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