S5 Ep6: Packing for Antarctica - packing tips from an experienced Antarctican, with Tom Davis-Merry and Ed Luke

About this episode

Tom Davis-Merry prepares for his wintering Field Guide role in Antarctica, sharing packing tips with Ed Luke.

A bath mat, dark chocolate, photos and less books than you think. Tom Davis-Merry is about to head to Rothera Research Station in Antarctica to be a wintering Field Guide. We take a peek inside his suitcase as he prepares for the adventure ahead. Ed Luke was a previous wintering Field Guide at Rothera. He joins Tom and Nadia to share his tips for how to pack for life on the ice. He talks practical items, but also the the little luxuries and personal touches that make Antarctica feel like a home. Produced in partnership with Boffin Media; cover photo by Ed Luke.

People in this episode

Host: Nadia

Guests: Tom Davis-Merry, Ed Luke

Topics covered

• packing tips
• Antarctica
• wintering Field Guide
• personal items

Keywords

• Rothera Research Station
• adventure
• luxuries
• personal touches

Mentioned in this episode

Products: bath mat, dark chocolate

Places: Antarctica

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