Hi Folks,

I sent these recommendations to my crew, and I thought they might be useful for
other members as well. Anyone else feel free to chime in if you have other
suggestions.

Please NO COTTON on the boat. Read up more on different materials:

http://tiny.cc/zldhh

I recommend multiple layers of clothing, merino, fleece, polypropylene or other
synthetics, merino being the best choice as it's warm, thin, odour absorbing
and
non-flamable (also most expensive).

Proper layering:

http://tiny.cc/burdh

Please ensure that you have

1. Thermal underwear layers
2. Thermal socks
3. Warm layers for upper part of the body
4. Gloves
5. Tuque
6. Fleece balaclava for the face

Another item that is useful is inexpensive heat packs that you can activate by
twisting (at MEC $1-2 each).

I recommend a spare set of all these items packed in your waterproof duffle as
well in case you get wet.

All this equipment can be obtained at MEC and/or Capital Iron or other similar
stores. It does cost
quite a bit, but it's worth investing in as your life depends on it. It can also
be
reused if you do any sort of outdoors activity in cold weather.

See you soon, and remember NO COTTON.

Ivan