taterules Posted November 4, 2017 #1 Share Posted November 4, 2017 For those of you who have done an Antarctica cruise, how did you get your parka home? I don't even know how much room to leave in my suitcase for it, but I'm guessing a lot. It seems too bulky/heavy to wear on the plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrprof Posted November 11, 2017 #2 Share Posted November 11, 2017 On our first Antarctic trip way back in 1997, our recollection is that the parkas were sent to us at home and we packed them to take down. On our second in 2003, we received them when we boarded and left room in the luggage to take them home. Since dress expectations on these adventures are very practical, not dressy, it is fairly easy to fit the parka - going or returning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beezer248 Posted November 16, 2017 #3 Share Posted November 16, 2017 The parkas are now in your stateroom when you board the ship. Some people simply carried them off at the end of the trip. They are fairly heavy and bulky, so I would suggest packing a small, nylon type bag ( the ones that fold to the size of an envelope) that can be used for dirty clothes or overflow from your main suitcase. This should create room for your parka, or the parka can go in the nylon bag. I would also suggest bringing a large trash bag to pack the coat in- while you won't be rolling around in mud, the coat can still get dirty. The vacuum seal bags are also quite handy- they compress the coat while also keeping it sealed away from your other clothing. Have a wonderful trip! It is truly amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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