Know Before You Go: What to Pack for Antarctica

• Waterproof snowsuits (I brought metallic pink and purple ones, but whether you choose to go colorful or not, waterproof is key)
• 5 long-sleeve sweat-wicking shirts (LAYERS are key in Antarctica, and this pack is super convenient because it comes with 5 shirts!)
• 2 Pairs of Thermal leggings with fleece inside
• 2 Pairs of Regular leggings
• 2 Pairs of Thermal underwear
• 2 Thick warm high socks
• 6 pairs of regular socks
• Waterproof Knee-High Snow boots (many companies will offer these for rent onboard or ahead of time)
• Regular snow boots for everyday wear onboard
• Gym sneakers
• 1 t-shirt for the gym and to sleep in
• 2 sports bras
• 1 puffer jacket to wear in southern Argentina/Chile (where most trips start)
• 3 thick sweaters
• 1 comfortable lounge outfit (I brought a velour jumpsuit)
• 1 fun “dressy” dress incase there are any special events onboard
• 2 swimsuits (polar plunge and hot tub, which many shops have one onboard!)
• 2 Waterproof pairs of thick mittens/ gloves (1 thick, 1 thin)
• 3 scarves
• 1 Balaclava
• 5 winter hats (I highly recommend this thick cable-lined beanie — I bought it in several colors and it was much better quality than any other winter hat I’ve had!)
• Sunglasses with strong UV protection (Antarctica is VERY bright)

Toiletries:

• Any personal medicines and vitamins you need
• Contacts — if you wear daily’s like I do, I would bring at least DOUBLE the amount you need.
• Dramamine for the Drake Passage (I highly recommend bringing non drowsy so you can still enjoy yourself)
• Ginger chews for the Drake Passage
• Ear patches to prevent motion sickness
• Tylonel or Advil (you will be glad you have it! Every time I forget to bring pain reliever, I suddenly need it)
• Diva cup for the ladies
• Razor
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Skincare products you might need — Antarctica is extremely windy and dry, so it’s important to have a good moisturizer
• Chapstick
• Reef-safe sunscreen (the sun in Antarctica is no joke!)

Camera Gear and Electronics:

• If you’re planning on creating content, I highly recommend bringing DJI Global Mics
• Insta360 camera
• GoPro 13 (my favorite!) — plus, it’s waterproof if you want to capture yourself doing the Polar Plunge
• Selfie stick that doubles as a tripod (though note that you can’t always use a tripod on land in Antarctica)
• Phone/camera mount (great for propping up to film!)
• Laptop and charger (unless you want to go completely offline — in my case, the WiFi worked onboard so well that I was able to Facetime my parents)
• Universal outlet adapter
• Portable power bank

Miscellaneous:

• Waterproof backpack (I used GORUCK for Antarctica, but in the past have used EarthPak)
• Compression bags so you can fit your belongings into a carry-on
• Reusable water bottle (I always go for a collapsible one because it’s less annoying to carry)

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