Survival
In such a remote and hazardous location as Antarctica, special equipment is needed to enable scientist to live and carry out their research. From the tents they live in and the specialised clothing they wear to what they use for cooking and recreation, technology is required to enable the nzTABS team to operate for extended periods at the bottom of the world.

Clothing Because of Antarctica’s extreme weather conditions, including freezing temperatures, high winds, high levels of solar radiation and snow... more Cooking After a hard day hiking in an Antarctic Dry Valley, dinner is the nicest thing to have (short of a long, hot bath). Eating is an important part... more Entertainment Being the hardworking, diligent scientists that we are, we don't have much time for entertainment in the field (except watching half-naked... more Sleeping Kit To keep warm and comfortable in extremely cold temperatures, down filled sleeping bags were issued at Scott Base that are designed so that... more Tents Antarctica New Zealand has a number of different tents for use by field parties. The teams in the Miers and Garwood Valleys used three... more Toilets In a pristine environment like the Dry Valleys, proper waste management is one of the top priorities. Not only do we have to carefully dispose of... more