Our Gear List
Examples of the items
Many items you might already have at home from skiing, hiking, or other outdoor activities!
If you follow this list you will have the clothing and equipment you need for the trip. We’ve provided the list and some examples of each piece of equipment.
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A quick one stop shop for nearly all the gear on this list can be found here: QUIXOTE Gear Store, hosted by our wonderful partner NEW HEADINGS. You can also RENT gear to pick up in Punta Arenas: RENT
Head
A Good Warm Hat (Fleece or wool) |  fleece and wind stopper |   wool |   fleece - built in gaiter useful for cold days |
Buff or fleece neck warmer (Helps to keep the wind out) |  Fleece neck gaiter |   traditional buff |   merino wool |
Hat for Shade (baseball cap or some type of sun hat) |   broad brim to keep out the sun |   Technical baseball type cap |   keeps out sun and repels rain |
Sunglasses (ensure they are on the darker side - there will be glare from water and snow... ideally polarized, but not necessary |  Glacier Glasses |   float and polarized |   helps with side glare |
Feet
4-5 pairs wool socks |  High warm socks |   |   |
Indoor Shoes (croc type shoe reccomended. Inside we have a "no outdoor shoe" policy |   insulated and with good grip - a great indoor shoe to slip on to run outside to see the whales |   Traditional croc with insulation |   Can be both a loafer type shoe or clog type slide on. plus has some insulation |
*** NOTE WE PROVIDE MUCKBOOTS - Waterproof Rubber boots*** | |||
Hands
Ski gloves or mittens |  Warm glove with liner |  For those who need extra warmth |   Good dexterity |
Thin Pair of inner / Liner gloves |  Liners with a finger tip for screens |   |   |
Upper Body
2-3 long underwear shirts (polypropylene or merino wool - we find merino wool is warmer and smells less in the long run) |  Recycled synthetic - Mens |  Recycled synthetic - womens |   merino wool |
1-2 Mid-layers (fleece is a good option) |  mid weight synthetic |  Expedition Weight Fleece |   merino wool mid-layer |
An outer / mid warm layer, either a down or synthetic down jacket |  Synthetic puffy jacket - mens |  Synthetic puffy jacket - womens |   a fun down insulated jacket |
Waterproof outer layer (Sailing jacket, or goretex hiking / rain jacket will work |  waterproof and insulated |  Very waterproof option |   basic economic waterproof jacket |
Optional | |||
1-2 tees |   Basic Technical Tee |   synthetic tee |   merino tee |
Lower Body
2-3 Pairs of Long underwear (polypropylene or merino wool) |  mid-weight mens synthetic base layer |  mid-weight womens synthetic base layer |   mix of merino and synthetic - super warm |
1 pair of fleece pants |  Men's Expedition Weight fleece pants |  women's Expedition Weight fleece pants |   high loft fleece pants |
Waterproof pants: rainpants, sailing bibs - essential for going ashore!! |  waterproof and indulated |  Economic iwaterproof option |   sailing type pants |
Optional | |||
pair of shorts to use if polar plunging |   |   |   |
Other
Duffel Bag. No Rigid bags will be allowed on the plane or boat. The bag MUST be able to pack down when not in use |  Duffel with wheels and packs down |   Sturdy duffel with lots of carrying options |   Easy to Load and water resistant duffel |
Daypack / backpack for day trips ashore |  simple, packable waterproof backpack |   standard hiking type day pack |   Simple day pack for going ashore |
Dry Sack for your camera |   Lightweight comes in differetn sizes |   shape stands up more easily on the ground |   Thicker and heavier, but less lickely to rip or snag |
Water Bottle |   easy to drink from even in rough weather |   insulated bottle with straw |   standard Nalgene water bottle |
Glasses Strap for yoru glasses or sunglasses |   Slim Fitting |   Floating strap |   Simple silicone strap |
Other items: | Pajamas | SwimSuit | music |
Personal Electronics | Charging Cables | Spare Camera Batteries | Extra Memory Cards |
Extra Storage or hard drive | laptop if you plan to edit or download photos while onboard | Memory stick if you plan to share photos with other guests | |
NOTE: on power: We have a mix of 12V (Car / USB charger) outlets and 220V European style outlets. Please bring appropriate cables, plugs, adaptors | |||
Toiletries and medications: | (while the vessel has a medical kit please bring all medications that you will need on the trip, we recommend what you need plus 30%. In addition, please bring your own personal supply of bandaids, lip balm, ibuprofen, etc. Also please bring sunscreen, between the water and the snow exposure is high) Women – please bring pads or tampons even if its not that time of the month. | ||
Seasickness Medicine | all sailors do and can get seasick. You never know when and where it may hit, so even if you think you are tough, we recommend bringing some. We often take it ourselves as prevention at the start of many trips – especially when crossing the Drake passage, please talk to your doctor for their recommendations | ||
Optional
Collapsible Trekking Poles |   Very packable - make sure ot pick the right size |   Cork handle and lightweight |   Super packable women's pole |
Small Pair of Binoculars |   good all around |   Budget option |   waterproof option |
Eye Covers | |||
Ear plugs | |||
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