Equipment

Additions to the VUWAE stores were mainly scientific. This included dial gauges, specially made retort and base stands, a set of forged steel chisels, and extras included 3 pairs of selewa crampons, ice axes, boots etc. No new windproof or downclothing was purchased, so major repairs were done by Jude Faircloth and Kathy Sillars.

Expensive and specialised field provisions were supplied by Antarctic Division, the main items were: two motor toboggans, three sledges, five polar tents, three Italian tents, three Meade tents, four radio transceivers, three first aid kits, a chain saw, cobra drill, tilly lamp and miscellaneous climbing equiptment. Petrol and kerosene were also provided by Antarctic Division. A Briggs and Stratton drill was borrowed from McMurdo Station. An ice petrographic stage was borrowed from the Ministry of Works and Development, Water and Soil Division, Christchurch.

Miscellaneous small items were purchased to replace worn or broken equipment. Antarctic Division purchased wooden dowelling, bamboo poles and chain saw chains on VUWAE's behalf.