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Victoria University Antarctic Research Expedition Science and Logistics Reports 1979-80: VUWAE 24

F. RECOMMENDATIONS

F. RECOMMENDATIONS

It is necessary for pre-field checks to be carried out on both the radio transmitter and spare batteries.

The supply of tent pegs at Scott Base was nonexistent when 11c was preparing to leave for the field. Makeshift pegs were prepared at Scott Base for use at the Sigrid Pond campsite where suitable rocks were known not to be available. A greater number of tent pegs and ice screws (for ice camps) should be held at Scott Base for tent pitching purposes.