The design of ECW (extreme cold weather) gear and the materials now available enable much better protection from the elements than ever before.

However even simple ideas can reduce discomfort: gaps between trousers and jackets; jackets and hoods allow windblown snow to enter and melt; dark clothing heats up melting snow that wets the fabric; many layers of clothing are more effective in retaining body warmth than few bulky layers.

The footware used was Finneskoe. These boots were made in Norway out of Reindeer skin. The sole of the boot was made from the reindeer's forehead because the skin was thickest there. The Finneskoe boots were soft and enabled the feet to move about more freely. This aided the increased circulation in the feet. Fur mitts were worn over woollen halfmitts. They became windproof by being wetted so that an ice barrier was formed on them. The jacket trousers and leggings were made from thin, waterproofed gaberdine. The helmet was made from camel hair and a detachable cover was used for the face. The helmets and hats were separate unlike the Eskimo anorak or parka and this made it harder for the wind to be kept out especially around the neck region. Wollen scarfs were used. Small round goggles were used to avoid snow blindness. Inner clothing Underneath their outer clothes was worn a thick woollen suit, flannel shirts, a jersey, cloth trousers, and, on their feet, several pairs of socks.

Outer clothing Salopettes - Gore-tex Jacket - Winstopper Jacket - Gore-tex with fur lined hood Gloves - Windstopper x 1 Mittens - wind Mittens - fleece/Gore-Tex Wind Cap - Gore-Tex Goggles Nose Guard Wind Mask Sunglasses Inner clothing Mittens - polar Pants - Polartec 200 Thermal pants x 2 Thermal top x 2 Jumper - Polartec 100 Vest - down & Dry-Loft Jacket -down & Dry-Loft Socks - thin and smooth polypropylene x 3 Socks - thick dacron/wool x 2 Gloves - fingerless x 1 Gloves - thermal x 2 Cap - Fleece Balaclava - Fleece Neck gaiter - Polartec 300 Headband - Polartec 200 Underpants