Victoria University Antarctic Research Expedition Science and Logistics Reports 1996-97: VUWAE 41
3. Cargo
3. Cargo
Two boxes of equipment were shipped to Antarctica before the event. These were non-delicate equipment and very tough cardboard boxes were suitable. They arrived in Antarctica in good condition. We required excess hand carry for equipment such as computers. Getting the excess weight allowance was not a problem and went smoothly. It is suggested that it is made clear this is likely to be taken off the person so should be packed accordingly (ie. packaging around the computer).