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Victoria University Antarctic Research Expedition Science and Logistics Reports 1984-85: VUWAE 29

Recommendations:

Recommendations:

1.The stocking of Antarctic Division food boxes needs reviewing. An event would have to be parsimonious with many items for one box to last the stated "20 days". Alternatively, many items are oversupplied, e.g. it is now possible to purchase sugar in 500 gm packs, an adequate quantity for 20 man days; this quantity would be one sixth of that presently supplied.
2.For field events not involved in the Dry Valley region, the choice of fresh/frozen meat and vegetables instead of "dehy" should be available. Sea ice events have fewer weight restrictions and could easily utilise frozen foods. This would be a cheaper alternative for Antarctic Division.
3.P.V.C. groundsheets would be advantageous for parties camping for prolonged periods on sea ice, as bedding would be isolated from the damp.
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Table 11. Vehicle maintenance summary - K042.

Table 11. Vehicle maintenance summary - K042.