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Prior to setting off on his quest to reach the North Pole solo and unsupported, we asked explorer Wave Vidmar to lay out some of the gear he's packing along for his 600-mile odyssey. And you may be surprised to hear that much of it is on the shelves of an outdoor retailer near you.
CLOTHING AND GEAR
Mountain Hardwear's Alchemy Jacket and Pants
Specs: WindStopper laminate, microfleece lining, and stretch nylon fabric
Weight: Jacket: one pound, six ounces; pants: ten ounces
Price: Jacket: $249; pants: $225
Where: Mountain Hardwear
Outdoor Research's Hat For All Seasons
Specs: Gore-Tex shell, ear flaps, WickLine lining, and Moonlite Pile Liner for extra warmth
Weight: 6.5 ounces with liner
Price: $64 (shell and liner)
Where: Outdoor Research
Mountain Hardwear's 5th Dimension sleeping bag, with 3D Upgrade bag
Specs: Rated to minus 30 (Upgrade bag to convert lighter sleeping bag into a warmer overall bag system), double draft tubes to contain heat, Polarguard insulation and synthetic fill
Weight: Six pounds, one ounce (Upgrade bag: one pound, ten ounces)
Price: $355 (Upgrade bag: $115)
Where: Mountain Hardwear
Smith Optical's Apex OTG Snow Goggles
Specs: UV protection, anti-fog lens coating, molded face foam for comfort, Carbonic-X lens to provide clarity and scratch resistance
Price: $68
Where: Smith Optical
Black Diamond's Ascension Climbing Skins
Specs: Lightweight construction designed to offer minimal glide resistance
Weight: One pound, five ounces per pair
Price: $90 to $113 (depending on length)
Where: Black Diamond
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