--- title: "Gear list for winter polar expeditions" description: "Are you drawn to polar expeditions in Greenland or Scandinavia? Get inspired by our gear list for winter and polar trips with a sled and on skis." canonical_url: "https://gramino.com/blog/gear-list-winter-polar-expeditions" last_updated: "2025-12-22" --- # Gear list for winter polar expeditions Authors: Michaela Czempková Date: 2025-12-22 Are you drawn to polar expeditions in Greenland or Scandinavia? Get inspired by our gear list for winter and polar trips with a sled and on skis. Polar expeditions aren't "just" winter hiking. They're days in the cold where the details decide everything – gear, preparation, and mindset. Unlike a summer trek, there's not much room for improvisation. Over three polar expeditions we've tested our gear in practice, fine-tuned it along the way, and completely rethought some of it. What worked? What did we swap out? We wrote this article as a clear list of what we actually used on our polar trips. There isn't much material like this out there, so we hope it helps anyone getting ready for their first expedition. I first got a taste of the polar expedition world in 2023, on a 7-day crossing of Swedish Lapland – from Nikkaluokta to Abisko. If you're planning your first polar expedition, I can highly recommend this route (about 100 km). Along the way you'll pass several mountain huts and day shelters that serve as a base during the winter season. Our next polar expedition took us to Urho Kekkonen National Park in Finland. You can plan the route there either camping outside or using the cabins and huts along the way. Most of them need to be booked in advance, though some also work as emergency shelters. Our longest and toughest expedition so far came in early 2025. Together with David Czempka, Gramino's founder, and with Lucka Kutrová and her partner Marvel, we crossed the entire Swedish Kungsleden. The winter crossing of the 470-kilometer route took us just under a month, done around the turn of February into March. After that expedition, we can share our experience with gear that genuinely earned its keep all the way to the end, with a clear conscience. *landscape on the long-distance Kungsleden trek* *winter crossing of the King's Trail in Sweden* [Video](https://youtu.be/6VP_1CWauLo?si=qG_hFzXWZmp_TlEj) ## Sleeping gear ### Tent on the Kungsleden we used a double-wall expedition tent with a freestanding structure and sturdy poles that can handle a good amount of fresh snow and Nordic wind; in favorable conditions a good three-season tent can also do the job – for example, our friend Filip Raboch headed out on a polar expedition to Finland with the ultralight [Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2](/p/big-agnes-tiger-wall-ul2), while Pavlína Adam and Kuba Jonáš used the [MSR Hubba Hubba NX](/p/msr-hubba-hubba-nx) **Our gear:** [MSR Remote 3](https://www.vertone.cz/produkt/msr-remote-3_13114) and [Big Agnes Battle Mountain 3](https://www.bigagnes.com/products/battle-mountain-3) ### Snow stakes long stakes with eyelets for tying a pull cord to get them out of deep snow; you can use them the classic vertical way, or horizontally as a snow anchor **Our gear:** [Warmpeace SNOW/SAND](/p/warmpeace-snow-sand-tent-stake) ### Down sleeping bag with a recommended comfort rating of -10 °C or lower; if you don't have a bag that warm, you can alternatively combine a sleeping bag and a quilt together **Our gear:** [Patizon G1100](/p/patizon-g1100), [Cumulus Teneqa 850](/p/cumulus-teneqa-850) ### Sleeping bag liner boosts thermal comfort by a few degrees and keeps your sleeping bag from getting dirty with sweat and body oils **Our gear:** [Sea To Summit Reactor Fleece Liner Mummy](/p/sea-to-summit-reactor-fleece-liner-mummy), [Sea To Summit Reactor Liner Mummy](/p/sea-to-summit-reactor-liner-mummy) ### Inflatable sleeping pad with a higher R-value (ideally 5 or more); we'd recommend, for example, the Nemo Tensor Extreme Conditions or the [Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm NXT](/p/therm-a-rest-neoair-xtherm-nxt) or the [XTherm NXT Max](/p/therm-a-rest-neoair-xtherm-nxt-max) **Our gear:** [NEMO Tensor Extreme Conditions](/p/nemo-tensor-extreme-conditions) and [NEMO Tensor All-Season](/p/nemo-tensor-all-season) ### Foam sleeping pad we always bring it as a backup to the inflatable pad; it boosts thermal comfort and serves as a spare pad in case the inflatable one gets damaged beyond repair **Our gear:** [NEMO Switchback](/p/nemo-switchback) and [Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol](/p/therm-a-rest-z-lite-sol) ### Pillow dramatically improves sleep quality, which is essential for proper recovery **Our gear:** [Hyperlite Mountain Gear Stuff Sack Pillow](/p/hyperlite-mountain-gear-stuff-sack-pillow) and [Sea To Summit Premium Aeros Pillow](/p/sea-to-summit-premium-aeros-pillow) ### Down booties for your sleeping bag an add-on that significantly improves insulation for your feet, which can otherwise freeze; available in down or synthetic versions **Our gear:** [Cumulus Protection Boots](/p/cumulus-protection-boots) and the down booties [Yate](/p/yate-down-booties) *MSR Remote and Big Agnes Battle Mountain 3 expedition tents* *Patizon G1100 down sleeping bags* ## Boots, skis or snowshoes, and pulks (sledges) ### Backcountry skis backcountry skis with fish-scale bases and climbing skins, with XPLORE bindings, plus a kit for repairing and maintaining the base **Our gear:** [Alpina Pioneer 80E MgE](https://www.alpinasports.com/cs/pioneer) ### Ski boots comfortable and roomy enough to leave space for warm socks (ideally [waterproof socks](/c/clothing/waterproof-socks)), or boots with a removable liner **Our gear:** [Alpina PI LIGHT](https://www.alpinasports.com/cs/bezecke-lyzovani/backcountry/pi-light-54371) and [Alpina PI Tech](https://www.alpinasports.com/cs/bezecke-lyzovani/backcountry/pi-tech-539M1) ### Overboots outer covers for ski boots that stop snow from getting in from the top and improve thermal comfort **Our gear:** [Alpina BC OB](https://www.alpinasports.com/cs/bezecke-lyzovani/doplnky/bc-ob-50B62K) ### Poles ideally with adjustable length and a comfortable, adjustable wrist strap **Our gear:** Alpina Pioneer ### Snow baskets essential to stop your poles from sinking into the snow ### Hiking boots or camp booties spare footwear for moving around the tent or hut when your ski boots are wet and drying out (not essential) **Our gear:** Quechua NH 900 ### Hut slippers to change into at the hut while you let your boots dry out **Our gear:** [Montane Icarus Hut Bootie](/p/montane-icarus-hut-slippers) ### Microspikes essential for when the surface is icy and you can neither ski nor walk on it **Our gear:** [Snowline Chainsen Light](/p/snowline-chainsen-light) *Comfortable Alpina PI LIGHT backcountry ski boots* *Alpina Pioneer backcountry skis with Rottefella Xplore bindings* ## Polar sledges – pulks You can either use a ready-made sledge with a full towing system, for example from Fjellpulken, or build your own. You can make a simple harness out of a removable hip belt from a hiking backpack by attaching carabiners to it, or you can get an original harness. You'll find more on how to build your own pulk in this article. **Article: Building our first pulk sledge** ### Pulk (sledge shell) a plastic base for hauling your gear, with a load capacity of around 50–100 kg ### Tow poles the connector between the harness and the pulk, ideally made from a material that's sturdy but flexible – we used PVC water pipes ### Hip belt / harness an original Fjellpulken harness, or a removable hip belt from a backpack that you can sew loops onto for clipping in carabiners **Our gear:** [Fjellpulken Harness standard](https://fjellpulken.com/en/products/fjellpulken-standard-pulksele), [Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor Replacement Hip Belt](/p/sierra-designs-flex-capacitor-replacement-hip-belt) ### Carabiners quickdraw-style carabiners without a locking gate, which could freeze up *a home-made pulk* *attaching the towing system to the pulk frame* ## Gear ### Sunglasses must have UV protection, category 3 or 4 – an essential item that helps you avoid snow blindness or corneal inflammation ### Ski goggles for wind and snow squalls, also with UV protection ### Waterproof dry bags for your sleeping bag, clothing, down gear, and electronics – don't rely on a backpack or duffel made from waterproof fabric alone **Our gear:** [Sea To Summit Lightweight Dry Bag](/p/sea-to-summit-lightweight-dry-bag) and the compression dry bags [Sea To Summit eVac Compression Dry Bag](/p/sea-to-summit-evac-compression-dry-bag) ### Foam sit pad for sitting during a lunch break or by the tent **Our gear:** [Gramino ultralight foam seat](/p/gramino-ultralight-sit-pad) ### Snow shovel ideally with an adjustable handle, light but sturdy – you'll need it every day to dig out a platform for the tent ### Duffel bag instead of a backpack, a waterproof bag – we each carried two duffels, 200 liters combined. The fewer folds and straps, the better, since it's easier to brush the snow off. **Our gear:** we had our duffels made from X-Pac and ECOPAK; we also tried The North Face Base Camp Duffel L, 95 liters (too heavy) ### Fanny pack since you don't have a backpack and everything's in the duffel, this is handy for things you want within reach – phone, lip balm, sunscreen, map, a small snack, and so on **Our gear:** [Liteway Fanny Pack](/p/liteway-fanny-pack) ### Polar bedding bag a large waterproof bag for your sleeping bag and pad – in the morning, the sleeping bag and pad (still unfolded) go straight into this bag instead of being packed into the duffel. The bag sits on top of the duffels and clips onto the sledge. During the day, when the sun's out, you can open the bag and let the sleeping bag dry. It saves time and energy on setting up your bed every night. It works best in larger, dry cold spells. A polar bedding bag isn't essential. **Our gear:** we had ours made from Tyvek ### Snow brush for brushing snow off your bags, boots and so on before bringing gear into the tent or a hut ### Cloth / towel for condensation for wiping condensation off the inside of the tent **Our gear:** [Sea To Summit Airlite Towel](/p/sea-to-summit-airlite-towel-small) or a kitchen sponge cloth ### Candles – tall, unscented for light in the huts so you save your headlamp battery; tall candles light up a room better than short ones – use white, unscented ones, and pack a lighter. ### Multitool for repairs think ahead at home about what might come in handy – a screwdriver, small pliers, a knife… ### Repair kit for your inflatable sleeping pad repair kits for inflatable pads often come included when you buy one, but you can also buy them separately – they're universal across most sleeping pad brands **Our gear:** [Sea To Summit Air Mat Repair Kit](/p/sea-to-summit-air-mat-repair-kit) and [Therm-a-Rest Permanent Instant Field Repair Kit](/p/therm-a-rest-permanent-instant-field-repair-kit) ### General repair kit self-adhesive patches, zip ties, duct tape, a bit of cord, string, needles, and heavy-duty or dental floss thread ### Repair sleeve for a broken tent pole slide it over the spot where the pole broke and secure it with duct tape ### Drying line & small carabiners for hanging gear for hanging things up in the tent and drying clothes at the huts **Our gear:** [Sea To Summit Accessory Carabiner](/p/sea-to-summit-accessory-carabiner-set-3pcs) ### Hand warmers a backup chemical heat source for emergencies; before use they often need to be warmed to at least 20 degrees for the chemical reaction to kick in properly **Our gear:** [Haago Hand Warmers](https://www.vertone.cz/produkt/haago-hand-warmers_S0880) ### Plastic bags for trash, etc. for trash and other odds and ends – big and tough enough to handle it ### Snow-melting sack a sack you fill with snow outside to melt into water at the huts, so you have a snow supply on hand and don't have to keep going back outside ### Wallet – card, ID, driver's license bank card, ID, driver's license, health insurance card, travel insurance, and copies of your documents ## Clothing - **Clothing size** – Insulating layers with down or synthetic fill need room to loft up properly. Feel free to size outer layers like your waterproof jacket and warm down jacket one to two sizes up from what you'd normally buy. Even with six layers on, nothing should feel tight or restrictive anywhere. - **Above all, don't sweat** – Winter expeditions are about thinking ahead. At the same time, you can't be lazy about changing layers constantly. Starting to sweat? Stop, vent, take off a layer. Getting cold? Put back on the jacket you took off 15 minutes ago. The key to thermal comfort is staying in motion and always sitting slightly "on the edge" – never too warm, never too cold. - **Merino wool as your base layer** – Mushers and guides in polar regions wear nothing but high-percentage merino wool clothing. Merino insulates brilliantly, and above all, it doesn't get nearly as smelly as synthetics even after several days. - **Down, down, and more down** – There's no better insulator, and in extreme conditions it's simply irreplaceable. Down jackets and down pants will be your daily bread, and almost certainly your favorite piece of gear. ### Waterproof jacket the outer layer against snow and wind, ideally with a two-way zipper and underarm pit zips for better ventilation **Our gear:** [Montane Torren Jacket](https://www.vertone.cz/produkt/montane-torren-jacket_MTOJAFLON18) ### Warm down jacket the most important insulating layer, worn during breaks and in the evening **Our gear:** [Montane Women's Anti-Freeze XT Hoodie](/p/montane-womens-anti-freeze-xt-hoodie) and [Montane Anti-Freeze XPD](https://montane.com/products/montane-mens-anti-freeze-xpd-hooded-down-jacket) ### Lightweight down jacket an insulating layer for active movement in low temperatures **Our gear:** [Montane Women's Anti-Freeze Hoodie](/p/montane-womens-anti-freeze-hoodie) ### Long-sleeve base layer top a base layer – ideally with a good merino content, which resists odor for longer; the higher the merino percentage, the more prone the fabric is to wear and tear, but that's the trade-off for absolute comfort and merino wool's great properties ### Midlayer a fleece or other mid insulating layer that wicks sweat away from the body; our favorites are the Montane Protium midlayers with a fuzzy grid fleece that keeps you warm while staying breathable **Our gear:** [Montane Protium XT Jacket](/p/montane-mens-protium-xt-jacket) and [Montane Women's Protium XT Hoodie](/p/montane-womens-protium-xt-hoodie) ### Waterproof pants the outer layer protecting against wind, snow and rain, ideally with a long side zip (so they're easy to pull on) so you can put them on even with your boots already on **Our gear:** Montane Alpine Pro, Montane Atomic Pants ### Down pants a total game changer – we'd never head out on a winter trip without them again. We put them on as soon as we'd chosen a spot to sleep for the night and wore them around camp; down pants easily became our favorite piece of gear **Our gear:** [Cumulus Basic Down Pants](/p/cumulus-basic-down-pants) ### Pants sturdier stretch pants that don't restrict your movement **Our gear:** [Montane Terra Route Pants](/p/montane-mens-terra-route-pants) ### Insulated skirt / shorts unlike down pants, these also work for daytime movement and boosting thermal comfort; we use the synthetic version, which handles moisture better **Our gear:** the insulated skirt [Warmpeace Shee](/p/warmpeace-shee) and the shorts [Warmpeace Rond](/p/warmpeace-rond) ### Base layer bottoms for hiking a warm base layer, worn under pants when it got colder; also good for sleeping **Our gear:** [Montane Women's Dart XT Long Janes](/p/montane-womens-dart-xt-long-janes) and [Montane Dart XT Long Johns](/p/montane-mens-dart-xt-long-johns) ### Snow gaiters handy if you don't have overboots; they keep snow out of your boots and help keep them dry for longer – boots really don't dry out easily ### Thin gloves **Our gear:** [Montane Protium Glove](/p/montane-protium-glove) and [Montane Trail Lite Glove](https://vertone.cz/produkt/montane-trail-lite-glove_GTLGLBLAM15) ### Medium-warm mittens The most-used warm mittens, worn over thinner gloves. A great feature is a wrist strap that keeps the wind from blowing the mitten away when you take it off. **Our gear:** [Montane Anti-Freeze Mitt](/p/montane-anti-freeze-mitt) and [Montane Respond Dry Line Mitt](/p/montane-respond-dry-line-mitt) ### Extra-warm mittens Oversized, so they fit over thinner gloves. **Our gear:** [Montane Alpine 850 Down Mitt](https://vertone.cz/produkt/montane-alpine-850-down-mitt_GA8DMFIRM08) ### Waterproof, windproof beanie **Our gear:** [DexShell Beanie Solo](/p/dexshell-beanie-solo) and [DexShell Beanie Gradient](/p/dexshell-beanie-gradient) ### Tube scarf **Our gear:** [Patizon Merino Tube](/p/patizon-merino-tube) and [Protium Neck Gaiter](/p/montane-protium-neck-gaiter) ### Neoprene face mask / balaclava protects your face from frostbite in windy conditions ### Waterproof socks a must-have item that stops cold and moisture from reaching your feet, for example when your boots are wet **Our gear:** [DexShell Running Lite Sock 2.0](/p/dexshell-running-lite-sock-2-0) ### Socks ideally merino wool, thin to medium weight, 3 pairs **Our gear:** [Darn Tough Hiker Micro Crew Midweight](/p/darn-tough-hiker-micro-crew-midweight-womens) and [Darn Tough Number 2 Micro Crew Midweight](/p/darn-tough-number-2-micro-crew-midweight-mens) ### Underwear 3 pairs is enough ## Sleepwear Clothes set aside purely for sleeping, so they stay dry and clean at all times. They should be loose enough that nothing pulls or pinches uncomfortably. On especially cold nights we'd also put on a midlayer or down jacket and down pants for extra insulation. That said, it's not a good idea to wear too many layers to bed. ### Sleeping pants **Our gear:** base layer bottoms or the [Sambob Alpha 90 Joggers](/p/sambob-alpha-90-joggers) ### Sleeping top a long-sleeve merino top **Our gear:** Montane Primino T-Shirt ### Insulated booties for your sleeping bag **Our gear:** [Cumulus Protection Boots](/p/cumulus-protection-boots) and the down booties [Yate](/p/yate-down-booties) ### Sleeping hat a thin hat that keeps your sleeping bag from getting greasy from your hair **Our gear:** [Patizon Merino Beanie](/p/patizon-merino-beanie) and [Gramino Winter Hat](/p/gramino-beanie) *Montane Anti Freeze XT down jacket* *Montane Torren waterproof jackets* ## Cooking You'll find more on cooking during polar expeditions in a separate article. **Article: How to cook on winter treks and polar expeditions** ### Gasoline stove a reliable gasoline stove that performs well even at really low temperatures; before the trip it's important to get properly familiar with your stove and bring a repair kit along, and a windscreen is also essential – wind rapidly cuts a stove's output **Our gear:** [MSR XGK EX](https://www.vertone.cz/produkt/msr-xgk-ex_14245), MSR Dragonfly ### Gasoline in PET bottles we cooked using white gas (check the recommended fuel for your stove) and budgeted 180–200 ml per person per day. Since we cooked at huts or on the gas stove a few times as well, we had plenty of gasoline left over. ### Gas stove backup stove **Our gear:** [MSR PocketRocket Deluxe stove](/p/msr-pocketrocket-deluxe) ### Gas canister fuel for the backup stove, with a winter gas mix **Our gear:** [MSR IsoPro gas canister, 450 g](/p/msr-isopro-450-g) ### Pot at least 2 liters; a wide pot works better than a tall, narrow one for melting snow **Our gear:** [MSR Ceramic 2.5L Pot](https://msr.vertone.cz/produkt/msr-ceramic-25l-pot_13231) ### Spoon a long plastic or titanium spoon **Our gear:** [TOAKS Titanium Long Handle Spoon With Polished Bowl](/p/toaks-titanium-long-handle-spoon-with-polished-bowl) ### Lighter / matches / firesteel store dry, in a waterproof pouch ### Knife **Our gear:** [Deejo Black 27 g coralwood](/p/deejo-black-27-g-coralwood) ### Thermos flask a thermos for tea – at least 750 ml **Our gear:** [Thermos Mountain FFX 900 ml](/p/thermos-mountain-ffx-900-ml) ### Food thermos a wide-mouth thermos **Our gear:** [Thermos Style 710 ml](/p/thermos-style) ### Thermal cover for your thermos protects your thermos from knocks and scratches and boosts its insulating properties **Our gear:** [Thermos thermal cover](/p/thermos-insulating-cover) ### Nalgene bottle for hot water in your sleeping bag (as a hot water bottle), or it also works as a pee bottle *MSR XGK EX gasoline stove and MSR Ceramic 2.5L Pot* *Preparing REAL Turmat and Summit to Eat dehydrated meals* *MSR XGK EX gasoline stove and MSR Ceramic 2.5L Pot* *Preparing Adventure Menu dehydrated meals* ## Hygiene ### Toothbrush **Our gear:** [Curaprox Travel set](/p/curaprox-travel-set) (without the case) ### Toothpaste can freeze in extreme cold; dehydrated toothpaste tablets are an alternative **Our gear:** [Curaprox BE YOU](/p/curaprox-be-you-60-ml) ### Toilet paper roughly 1 roll per 2 people per week; natural, undyed, unscented ### Travel bidet and soft bottle a tiny travel shower, handy after using the toilet – women will appreciate it for rinsing during their period **Our gear:** [Gramino SagiFlow](/p/gramino-sagiflow-ultralight-bidet) and [Platypus Softbottle](/p/platypus-softbottle-1-l-platy-logo-closure-cap) ### Wet wipes good for basic hygiene, but they freeze in the cold and become unusable ### Hand sanitizer since there's no running water anywhere to wash your hands, hand sanitizer is a must-have – use it after every toilet visit and before every meal ### Paper tissues ### Sunscreen SPF 50 ### Lip balm SPF 50 keep it within reach and use it often ### Petroleum jelly / anhydrous cream protects skin from drying out and from frostbite ### Moisturizer hydrates the skin – don't use it in freezing temperatures ### Earplugs improve your sleep on nights with strong, howling wind, or in huts where a lot of people sleep in one room ### Towel for the lucky occasions when a hut actually has hot running water **Our gear:** [Sea To Summit Airlite Towel](/p/sea-to-summit-airlite-towel-medium) ## Electronics ### Power bank a light, high-capacity power bank that charges quickly **Our gear:** [Nitecore NB20000 Power Bank GEN3](/p/nitecore-nb20000-power-bank-gen3) and [Nitecore NB10000 Power Bank GEN3](/p/nitecore-nb10000-powerbank-gen3) ### Phone + charging cable and adapter ### Watch + charging cable ### Satellite communicator a necessity – we use the Garmin inReach, which can call for help even where there's no signal and can download weather forecasts ### Pump for your inflatable sleeping pad makes inflating your pad every day much easier, since it's fairly tiring work, and minimizes moisture getting inside the pad – moisture inside freezes and is hard to dry out **Our gear:** [Flextail Zero Pump](/p/flextail-zero-pump) ### Camera + case, batteries, microphone, filter **Our gear:** Sony Alpha A7 II, and a waterproof case, the [Hyperlite Mountain Gear Camera Pod](/p/hyperlite-mountain-gear-camera-pod) ### Headphones ### Headlamp rechargeable headlamps; we charged ours from the power bank **Our gear:** [Nitecore NU25 MCT UL](/p/nitecore-nu25-mct-ul) and [Petzl Actik Core](/p/petzl-actik-core) with the rechargeable battery [Petzl Core](/p/petzl-core) ### Tent lantern besides our headlamps, we also had a small battery-powered lantern that we hung from the ceiling of the tent ### Thermometer an external thermometer that logs the recorded temperature, for example over 24 hours **Our gear:** Garmin Tempe ## First aid kit We put together a detailed list of everything a first aid kit for long, demanding expeditions should include in this article. [Article: Travel first aid kit: what to pack](/blog/travel-first-aid-kit-what-to-pack) ### Waterproof first aid kit pouch **Our gear:** Sea To Summit [Lightweight Dry Bag First Aid 1L](/p/sea-to-summit-lightweight-dry-bag-first-aid) and Sea To Summit [Hydraulic Packing Cube, size S](/p/sea-to-summit-hydraulic-packing-cube) ## More resources to help you prepare Want to learn more about polar expeditions? Listen to one of our interviews or check out these videos: 1. **Život na treku podcast** – Winter Kungsleden with Mili Vaňkátová and Jirka Lichtenegger – logistics, preparation, practical advice and tips, [YouTube](https://youtu.be/R5IQKMlXRwY) 2. **Život na treku podcast** with Lucka Kutrová and Míša Krejčová – practical advice on gear and logistics, and we also share our experiences and crises, [YouTube](https://youtu.be/GRl4ZKao1EE) 3. **Video – Tips for women on how not to freeze** – Lucka Kutrová and Míša Krejčová share concrete advice and gear tips for winter treks and expeditions (coming soon) 4. **Videos from the winter Kungsleden** – Lucka Kutrová, aka *Holka s bucket listem* filmed a series of daily vlogs from our winter Kungsleden expedition, which you can find on her [HeroHero](https://herohero.co/holkasbucketlistem) or [YouTube](https://youtube.com/@holkasbucketlistem) If you have any questions about the gear, feel free to ask in the comments at the end of the article. 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