Arctic Research Cruise Gear Questions
Hi all, I will be going on a research cruise in the Arctic for 6 weeks this summer and have recieved some funding to buy personal gear necessary for participation on the cruise. Because I have enough funding, I am hoping to buy nice enough gear that will last a while. I've never been on a research cruise before and I'm not sure what exactly people normally wear. I'll just be doing multibeam mapping so, won't be participating in much deck work. For instance, I've been told to bring a good shell. Is buying an offshore sailing jacket and bib from Helly Hansen or Gill Marine too much? or is stuff of that calibre normal aboard research vessels?
Additionally, is there anything that you've forgotten to bring on a vessel and wished you had and/or vice versa you brought it but you really didnt need it?