The character of V.U.[unclear: W.A.E.] has now changed. Previous large expeditions have been essentially geological reconnaissance units mobile, covering large areas of territory and using safe maintain of simple, light, equipment. Logistics have been geared for mobility of personnel on the ground and the special feature of the equipment has been its portability. However, expeditions such as V.U.[unclear: W.A.E.] 8 - the largest of its kind so far - are geochemical and physical investigation teams, stationary in one or more places for considerable lengths of time and involving much varied, complicated and heavy equipment. Movement of personnel on foot with survival gear is just as feasible as in geological reconnaissance units but the scientific equipment is rarely portable, except by helicopter. Consequently many dumps of self contained camp units are needed and modifications in type of camp equipment end food rations are desirable and feasible. The following recommendations ore made:-

1.	Provision of a large, light mess tent for cooking, eating and scientific work. This tent should be capable of holding 6 men comfortable. This type of tent is essential for performing analyses, draughting and plotting of field data and maintenance of instruments. However, weatherability should not be sacrificed in the tent design. This tent is recommended to supplement the Neade end Polar 2 man tents at within camps.
2.	Variation of the present standard field rations which are designed primarily for geological reconnaissance and sledge parties. When inability of the party is not paramount, a greater variety and weight can be afforded in foodstuffs.
3.	The "whole party should attend the entire Antarctic Training Week which is organised in August by Antarctic Division, D.S.I.R. The benefit of getting to know Scott Base and Hew Zealand field personnel and familiarising with base and field procedure and safety cannot be over-emphasised.
4.	The use on frozen lakes of 4 point instep crampons particularly when there is danger of treading on or snagging recording wires end instruments. Instep 4 point crampons used by V.U.W.A.E. 8 proved exceptionally strong, light, and easy to put on and take off. They should not be used in crevassed country or glacier travel where they are no substitute for 10 or 12 point crampons.
5.	The recommendations of V.U.W.A.E. 6 were adhered to and are reiterated here in brief:- (i) Expert fitting of crampons. (ii) Use of Neade tents. (iii) Use of double sleeping bags. (iv) Strong sunglasses with reinforced cases. (v) 6 man expeditions for greater efficiency.
6.	The use of robust aircraft altimeters rather then delicate, where complex altimeters, and the use of simple but reliable crackeras rather than more complicated models which are suseptible to fouling with sand in the "dry" valleys.