As I pack my one bag to take to Antarctica I not only have to comply with the 23kg baggage allowance but I also need to make sure everything is clean and that I am not inadvertently carrying non native species to Antarctica.

Jill the Head of Building Section at BAS was going to the Falkland last weekend on the MOD flight for a quick trip so very kindly took my skis and ski boots down saving me 120 Euros in excess baggage allowance on Lan Chile. I am looking forwad to getting some post work evening ski trips in.

My bag contains some clothing to compliment what BAS has already given me for work including some base layer socks (thin ones) and gloves. I also have a nice new mid layer for diving in and under my boat suit it is like wearing a sleeping bag toasty and warm… Lots of handwarmers including some ones that you recharge by boiling, my new SLR camera with waterproof case, deodrant, conditioner, after work clothes etc. I am hoping I have pretty much everything I will need.