Field Equipment:

Tents: All tents allocated to K042 this season were in a good state of repair and gave no problems. The "New Horizon Dome" again proved Very successul in all conditions encountered and is pleasant to live in due to its increased light transmitting capabilities.

Sledges: Tamworth sledges were again used this summer and cracked runners replaced on the oldest mid season. At this stage we interchanged several parts of sledges and fitted two new runners. These sledges are primarily used on the sea ice, and permanent keels were set in the new runners. This proved very successful in stopping "fishtailing" and does not weaken the runner at all as no wood is removed. They are a vast improvement on the traditional "snow keels" for sea ice work.

Wannigan: The "VUWAE Wannigan" at Cape Roberts was used extensively as a base for all Granite Harbour work this summer. It remains in good condition and appears reasonably protected from the sea and winds. The following equipment is left in the Wannigan: page 49

Foodboxes	4 (without perishables) Antarctic Division
Canned fruit	12 boysenberries
Flour	2 bags wholemeal
Breadmaking ingredients - assorted
Water filtering equipment
Kerosene	16 gallons
DFA	132 gallons
Isopropyl alcohol (VUW)	1 gallon
Mogas	12 gallons
Synarctic oil	1/4 gallon
Depthline (VUW)	400 m on winder
Ice tongs (VUW)	2 pair
Beacon boards (VUW)	6 sets

In addition, basic utensils (VUW) have been left, as have emergency first aid, etc.