You'd probably be surprised to learn that I don't generally do a lot of list making prior to my expeditions. Generally, I do most of the tallying in my head, laying my gear out and visually checking and rechecking it. It doesn't seem like it's a very good strategy but to date, I've never really forgotten anything that I might need on an expedition. Maybe it's because I bring too much, but personally, I don't think so. My goal for any adventure is to bring the littlest possible gear that I need while still being safe and with adequate redundancy. My basic philosophy is right not light. I am very (very mindful) of the weight of all my gear, but in an extreme environment like Antarctica, it also has to function no matter the conditions.

Regardless, I thought I would change things up a bit and provide a list of gear that I am taking on my Last South Expedition. I hope you like it :).

Watch: Citizen Promaster Altichron

Travel
Skis: Madshus BC 55 MGV+ SKIS w/35 mm climbing skins
Binding: Rottefella Super Tele Bindings
Boot: Baffin 3PIN GUIDE PRO Boots
Poles: MSR Dynalock Explore Backcountry Poles
Sled/Pulk: Acapulka 210 cm Professional Expedition sled / pulk (kevlar)
Harness: Custom Granite Gear pulk harness

Tent
Tent: Custom MSR Polar Solo tent
Snowstakes: MSR Blizzard Tent Stakes (6)
Survival Shelter: MSR 2 person Bothe
Shovel: MSR Responder Snow Science and Rescue Shovel
Tent brush

Cooking
Stove: MSR XGK EX
Backup Stove: MSR Whisperlite Int'l
Stove pump: MSR Arctic Fuel pump (3)
Stoveboard: Custom - EL Explore
Windscreen: Custom - EL Explore
Pot: MSR 3.2L Nonstick hard-anodized aluminum pot w/custom MSR heat exchanger
Water Scoop
Fuel bottle: MSR 30 oz fuel bottles with expedition fuel cap (4 total)

Eating/Drinking
Water bottle: Nalgene wide mouth 1 liter (2)
Insulated Water Bottle Cover: Granite Gear (2)
Cup/Bowl: Stanley 1 qt Mug/Bowl
Spoon: MSR Titan tool spoon
Thermos: Stanley 1 qt insulated flask
Soup: Stanley insulated food jar

Sleep System
Sleeping Bag: Therm-A-Rest Polar Ranger
Sleeping Pad: RidgeRest Solar- 2 total
Vapor Barrier sleeping bag liner: Integral designs
Bivy Bag: MSR custom

Base Layers
Boxer briefs: ExOfficio Men's Give-N-Go® Sport Mesh 6? Inseam Boxer Brief (2)
Helly Hansen HH Active Flow Pant (1)
Helly Hansen HH Lifa Active Pant (1)
Helly Hanse HH Life Active Pant - cut off at knees (1)
Helly Hansen HH Lifa Merino Pant (1)

Helly Hansen HH Lifa Active T-Shirt (1)
Helly Hansen HH Lifa Active Crew (1)
Helly Hansen HH Lifa Active 1/2 Zip (1)
Helly Hansen HH Lifa Merino 1/2 Zip (1)
Helly Hansen Vertex Hoody - fleece
Down sweater - Helly Hansen Verglas Down Insulator

Outer wear
Helly Hansen - Verglas Shell 3L jacket w/coyote fur ruff
Helly Hanse - Sogn Bib Shell pants
Helly Hansen Vanir Glacier Down Jacket
Down Pants - Montbell down pants

Feet
Wigwam Lite Hiker Socks (1)
Wigwam Hiking Outdoor Pro Socks (1)
Wigwam Merino Comfort Sportsman (1)
Wigwam Long Outdoor Ice Sock (1)
Wigwam Wolf Socks (1 pair - for tent)
Insole: Sole Performance Thick insole
Sierra Designs Down Booties

Hands
Serius Soundtouch Dynamax Glove liner (2)
Serius Fleece All Weather Glove
GORE Windstopper Cyclone
Serius Arctic Summit Glove
Custom polar overmits

Head
Serius Dynamax Balaclava
Serius Sunthing
Serius Neofleece Comfort Masque
Serius Heatwave Ziggy Hat

Eyes
Zeal Portal Goggles
Zeal Nomad Goggles
Zeal Big Incline sunglasses

Navigation
Compass: Suunto MC-2 World Balanced compass
Compass bracket: Snowsled Compass holder (great name fyi)
GPS: Garmin GPSMAP® 66

Tracking / SOS / 2 way texting
Garmin inReach Explorer+

Voice Communication
Satellite phone / email: Iridium Go
Satellite phone voice: Iridium 9505a

Cameras
Garmin VIRB Ultra 360POV
360 VIRB 360
iphoneXs
Sony Rx100
Sony FDR-AX700 4K Camcorder

Power
Enerplex Kicker IV CIGS solar panel (2)
Rechargeble battery pack (2)

Grantie Geat stuff sacks - various sizes
Granite Gear insulated cell block - 1 qt.

Repair kit
First aid
Leatherman Juice
Toothbrush / Toothpaste
Fingernail clippers