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Packing List For Muktuk
Adventures
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can help you with parkas and bunny boots, but you will want
to bring your own "next-to-the-skin layer (long underwear,
face protection, socks, gloves), and the mid-layer (fleece pants
and top, wool sweaters, etc.). The musher riding off into the
dusk is wearing a good parka, insulated snow pants and the ever-fashionable
bunny boots.
The key to dressing in our cold, dry climate is layers. You
will need to add and remove a layer or two every day, so make
sure you bring lots of options for a layering system.
We used to use synthetics, but now stick almost exclusively
to natural fibres: merino wool for hands, feet and all over.
Merino wool has natural properties that excel over any of
the synthetic fabrics that claim to "wick".
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Clothing |
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- pairs of close fitting gloves (marino wool, thinsulite,
polar fleece);
- 2 pairs long underwear (top & bottom –
silk and/or marino wool; please avoid synthetics like
polypropolene);
- 2 pairs long pants (wool, fleece);
- 1 pair insulated coveralls or ski pants (we do
have some on hand);
- 2 warm wool sweaters or polar fleece tops;
- 4 to 6 pairs heavy weight wool socks and 2 pairs
lightweight marino wool socks (Note: you can never
have too many socks);
- Sweatpants & sweatshirt for sleeping (not cotton);
and
- Insulated boots for the yard; we will provide sub-zero
boots for trips.
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Mushing Essentials For Your Face
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Warm hat or toque (wool, polar fleece, fur);
- Balaclava or face mask (essential; neoprene is
a good option);
- Sunglasses and/or goggles (if you wear glasses
or contacts, goggles are very useful in extreme cold);
- Sun screen, lip balm, hand and body lotion;
- You can see, some people go to great lengths to
protect their face!
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Personal Items |
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Pocket knife;
- Flashlight (small) and headlamp;
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, towel, and medications;
- Camera and film (extra batteries, if kept under
your parka will stay warm and keep the camera functional);
and
- Personal medication and a copy of any prescription
you might need filled, along with contact information
for your doctor or HMO
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Document Reminder |
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Please remember to bring
- A copy of travel insurance or other policies that
provide coverage while you travel; and
- Your passport and photo ID Please ensure that you
have an up-to-date machine-readable passport (with
a bar code for scanning).
All travelers should carry these, including American
and Canadian visitors.
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