1. The Ice Run – Kit List
As the old Nordic saying goes:
“Det finns inget sådant som dåligt väder, bara
dåliga kläder”
“There is no such thing as bad weather , only
bad clothing”
2. The Ice Run – Kit List
Ice Warrior
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WITH LIVING, TRAVELLING OR WORKING IN THE WORLD’S
MOST EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS.
We kit, clothe and equip.
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The next few slides will present you with an idea of the kit you
will need for the Ice Run, use in conjunction with the Excel
booking form
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• Neck and Head
A lot of warmth can EDZ – Yeti Fleece ME – Powerstretch MHW – Dome
be lost through the Neck Warmer balaclava Perignon
head, as it can be
much harder to
insulate from the + +
cold.
Made from a double Close fitting This hat has a great
A neck fleece and
sided shaggy fleece, balaclava for sub blend of Polartec
balaclava
with better heat zero conditions Thermal Pro fleece,
combination will
retention than and Gore
ensure no parts of Polar tech fabric for
normal polar fleece. WindStopper lining,
your neck or head comfort and warmth,
Although they look that creates a
is exposed to the Schoeller ear
bulky the fabric is “shield” to block out
cold. Beware of any guards for extra
very fine and the wind and cold.
gaps and exposed warmth with
compressible. Ideal for wearing
skin. ergonomic design
keeping your head
for improved fit.
warm when the
helmet is off.
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• Body – Fleece + Base Layer
Made from either MHW – Monkey Smartwool – NTS SubZero – Factor 2
wool or synthetic Jacket light 195 zip t long sleeve zip neck
fibres depending
on budget or
preference. We + or
recommend one of
these. All are long An essential part of the Zip T features a 14” The long body length
layering system, this front Zipper and drop in combination with a
sleeved and should warm fleece made of tail bottom hem for drop back prevents any
be worn directly high-pile Monkey Phur increased coverage cold spots during
against your body. for great thermal and ideal when leaning activity. Set-in sleeves
A zip neck will efficiency and warmth forwards on a bike. and contoured body
allow you to vent to weight ratio. Zip
Made of 100% Merino
panels provide a
heat quickly should pockets at hands and tailored fit that
wool.
you start to get hot chest. increases wicking
efficiency and thermal
or sweat. Also makes a great
efficiency.
pillow at night.
94% Polyester.
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• Legs – Base Layer
Made from either SubZero– Factor 2 SubZero – Merino Smartwool – NTS
wool or synthetic Bloo John Bloo John Midweight Bottom
fibres depending
on budget or
preference. We
recommend one of
these. All are full These are standard As with the Factor 2, Made from the
thermal Long Johns. these are a fairly heaviest NTS fabric
length long john. They have a high standard pair of Long they have, they are
Depending on your waist, which helps Johns, though made of probably the best base
personal hygiene keep all your skin Merino wool, and layer legs available,
preference you may covered and kidneys without any seams for and used by hardcore
prefer to get two warm, especially when total comfort next to ski patrollers that know
sets. leaning forward. skin. they will be camping
out. Great during the
Comes with a fly… Unisex design only
day, and just as good
bonus for men only on
94% Merino Wool at keeping you warm in
this one.
your bag at night.
94% Polyester
100% Merino wool
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• Outer Shell
Given that you will Bergans – Arctic ME – Kongur MRT Jacket
be travelling at high Expedition + Karakorum Pants
speeds on a
motorbike windchill
will be an important
consideration. Any
of these are great Developed and tested for The Kongur MRT Jacket is fully
expeditions where the right wind and waterproof, is tried,
windproof and tested and trusted by
clothing means survival, it
waterproof outer provides total wind, waterproof mountaineers the world over,
shells. Loose fitting and breathable protection. and for good reason. Again
with good elasticity Made with Dermizax, it wicks generous hood and pockets, as
these shells can moisture away by allowing well as a long cut to protect the
usually be worn perspiration vapour to dissipate thighs. Combined with the
over or under your through the shell, whilst Karakorum pants that have a
retaining it’s waterproof heat trapping high backed waist,
insulating layer. and stretch panels in the knees
properties. Good at maintaining
body heat generated, with and seat that provide protection
ventilation zips to allow you to from the wind and freedom of
release unwanted heat. movement.
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• Hands - Liners
Use all 3 of these in Hestra – Polartec Hestra – ME – RedLine Mitt
combination. Liners Power Dry Windstopper Glacier
are great for
keeping your hands
protected whilst + +
doing fiddly jobs.
A thin, breathable and Classic, fleece, all- ideal for ventures to
Gloves for a
moisture-transporting around glove that slips the coldest corners of
balance between easily into your pocket the globe, the Redline
liner. Primarily used as
warmth and a base liner for gloves and can be used for all Mitt uses a
dexterity, and the in cold conditions. As a kinds of tasks requiring combination of efficient
Mitts as added stand alone they are moderate dexterity. Primaloft insulation
insulation when ideal for protecting you Should be combined throughout and 93/7,
riding the bike or from the wind and with any supple liners 700+ fill power down
direct contact with and/or worn inside a on the back of hand for
sitting in the side
metal when working on shell mitten. supreme frost-bite
car battling warmth.
the bike.
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• Feet – Boots + Socks
A tough job to Sorel – Glacier Sorel – 1964 PAC Smartwool – Extra
balance the need heavy Mountaineering
for warmth and the
ability to use the
pedals on the bike. and / or +
The Glacier boot is
Certified to -70c, this Certified to -40c, this This sock has extra-
the warmest boot
durable, weather- waterproof boot heavy full cushioning,
by far, however can features a supple full- which keeps your feet
defying boot is
be very bulky. One designed for keeping grain leather upper, full warm and dry.
pair for the person feet warm, dry and Seam-sealed They use treated
sitting in the side protected in deep snow waterproof construction merino wool for an itch
car can be a good and extreme cold. It and removable 9mm free, shrink resistant
way to warm has a wind resistant washable felt inner sock with moisture
and water proof outer boot, making it great wicking, odour
freezing toes.
shell with built in gater for keeping feet warm reducing, anti-microbial
to keep your feet dry, a and dry, and still properties, to keep
non slip sole to keep provide flexibility for your feet comfortable
you on your feet and a operating pedals on and healthy
13mm ThermoPlus felt the bike.
inner boot.
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Tent
A good tent is a Hilliberg – Nammatj MHW – Hoopster MHW – Trango 3
large but
worthwhile
investment. These
tents have been
proven to work well
Tried, tested and The Hoopster™ is a The winter
in difficult
trusted. This robust all- simple, rugged four- mountaineering
conditions, are person ,four-season standard for over a
season, all-rounder
made of very strong pitches quickly and shelter designed for decade, Trango™
materials, and are easily, can be taken trekkers who want a tents are extremely
quick to put up. down and moved dry bombproof place to refined shelters for two,
quickly, offers a cook, eat, sleep. Its three and four people.
remarkably large traditional round shape Featuring DAC NSL
amount of room and deflects relentless poles combined with
exceptional strength, winds; its floorless our four-pole design
and is still lighter than design allows it to be and including our
most other tents in its set up high for patented tension shelf
class. maximum ventilation or for added strength,
in hunkered-down Trango™ tents excel in
mode to weather the the toughest conditions
worst storm
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Sleeping
Synthetic or Down, Thermarest - MHW – Ghost (-40) MHW – Lamina (-30)
a good quality Ridgerest
sleeping bag will
mean all the
difference if you are + or
sleeping under
This mattress boasts a Designed to take on A warm synthetic bag,
canvas.
heat-reflecting extreme conditions and the Lamina™ -30 is
Combined with a Insulated with 800 fill designed to lock out
aluminized surface,
Thermarest mat adding to the down, sealed for frigid temperatures with
and a platypus effectiveness of heat- warmth with an compressible, lofty
bottle full of hot trapping valleys and ergonomic collar, and ThermicMicro
water to stay warm soft, supportive ridges sporting a comfortable insulation. Offset
and be able to resulting in an increase foot box, these quilting and welded
in warmth expedition bags make construction eliminate
sleep
a great choice in cold spots and a face
extreme conditions gasket and tailored
hood seal in warmth.
Synthetic fill insulates
even when wet.
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Stoves and cooking
If you need to cook MSR – XGK MSR – Annual
Firesteel 2.0
up some food Maintenance Kit
whilst outdoors
these stoves are
tried and tested and +
will work in the Everything you need to Magnesium firestarter,
extreme cold. They For over 30 years,
perform field repairs on when lighters freeze
MSR's XGK has been
will run on any fuel your stove and matches get wet
the world's most
and produce a high reliable extreme-
pressure flame that condition stove, Expedition Foods Pot and utensils
will provide the dependably burning a
heat needed to boil greater variety of liquid
water or cook in fuels than any stove on
extreme low the market. The XGK
High calorie freeze Good sized pot for
has a proven record of
temperatures dried meals. Just add boiling water in, and
being capable of
water. Have at least some utensils for eating
delivering hot food and
water in the most one full meal per day
extreme conditions per person minimum
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• Water storage
There is increased Thermax - Hercules Nalgen – Tritan Platypus water bottle
risk of dehydration
in extreme cold due
to the lack of
moisture in the air. + +
Here are various
This is a strong, tough, Nalgene Tritan bottles These are light, easy to
water containers to
rugged Thermos flask are made from fill, and hold liquid very
help you keep Eastman Tritan TM co- well. Can be used as a
with a large cup.
hydrated and warm. Featuring a stainless polyester and are not secondary but larger
We would steel inner core, only virtually source of water when
recommend taking TherMax vacuum , and unbreakable but also camping overnight.
one of each. a hard polymer outer. leak proof and do not
Great when filled with
Will keep your drink make your drink taste
hot water from the
warm for approximately of plastic.
stove to make an
24 hours.
Keep inside your effective hot water
A hot drink is an insulating layer to bottle to put in your
effective way of prevent water from sleeping bag at night.
warming up. freezing.
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• Other kit
Ortlieb – Big Zip Blizzard – Goggles Compass & Map Case
Emergency blanket
Large rucksack, with Good pair of Anti Fog Combine with map to
full length zip. Will hold Provides good warmth double layer lenses complete the set and
everything you need and weather Goggles. Better face make sure you’re
and keep it all protection, in an coverage than glasses heading the right way
waterproof emergency
Exped – 4 Dry bags First Aid Kit Head Torch
Sewing Kit
Toiletries bag
Personal first Aid Kit, Good Quality head
4 sizes and 4 colours for
everyone should have torch, to see in the dark Lip Salve
easy kit identification.
a complete kit before and keep your hands
setting off. free to tinker or set up
camp
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Next Steps
If you wish to discuss the above presentation or associated Kit list, contact us. Jim
McNeill will consult directly with you before you go into this extreme environment.
We can discuss the gear you already have and what you will need in addition, and work
out the best options based on your budget.
When you are happy with your choice of kit then we will cost it and get the gear to you,
whether this be at your current location or directly to Ibrit.
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