Nansen Sleds
The wooden Nansen sled is of traditional design and well proven during decades of polar travel. It is an outstanding, cost-effective load transporter for towing behind vehicles in both Antarctica and the high Arctic. The design payload for the longest, 4m (13ft) is around 1100 lbs (500 Kgs).
Strong ash and beech wood construction.
Components are lashed together, allowing real flexibility.
Runner soles are 6 mm ultra high molecular weight polyethylene.
All wood parts are liberally treated with linseed oil.
Component replacement is simple, low cost and field maintainable.
Specifications
| Number of Bridges | NT3 | NT4 | NT5 |
| Overall length | 9 ft 6 ins (2.9 m) | 11 ft 6 ins (3.41 m) | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Overall width | 2 ft (600 mm) | 2 ft (600 mm) | 2 ft (600 mm) |
| Maximum height | 1 ft 2 ins (350 mm) | 1 ft 2 ins (350 mm) | 1 ft 2 ins (350 mm) |
| Average unladen height | 70 lbs (32 Kg) | 84 lbs (38 Kg) | 100 lbs (45 Kg) |
| Maximum design loading | 880 lbs (400 Kg) | 990 lbs (450 Kg) | 1100 lbs (500 Kg) |
Scott Pyramid Tents
The Snowsled Scott Polar Pyramid is an extremely stable tent. It is a highly specified double skin tent of traditional design, renowned for its outstanding ability to withstand the worst of polar weather. It is easy to pitch, even in high winds, and comfortable for extended living when travel is not possible. These tents are usually transported in the field situation on a Nansen sled and can be freighted in small aircraft such as the Twin Otter.
We have over 20 years experience making Scott Pyramid Tents.
Extremely stable, featuring a double-skin, traditional design that is easy to pitch, even in high winds.
Features
Outer tent – tough, proofed, fire resistant polyester fabric or optional Ventile cotton
Inner (frost lining) – gives wide separation and insulation between the outer tent.
Inner and outer sleeve entrance.
Two ventilation cowls (more if requested)
Snow valance and lower wall protection in heavy proofed Nylon
Separate heavy duty Nylon fabric/butyl rubber sandwich groundsheet
Snow valance and lower wall protection in heavy proofed Nylon
Storage pockets along three walls
Hanging lines under apex, hanging loop at apex
8 guys (2 each side) + 8 guy loops around outer edge of the snow valance
Supplied in heavy duty compression bag with 16 tubular snow stakes in their own bag
The 4 poles are each in a single length, and normally supplied 30 cms (12″) overlength for burying in snow—cut to length otherwise
Specifications – 2 person & 3 person
| PP23 | PP28 | |
| Internal floor size | 2.3 m² (7 ft 7 ins) | 2.8 m² (9ft 2 ins) |
| External overall valence | 3.4 m² (11 ft 2 ins) | 3.9 m² (12 ft 10 ins) |
| Internal height apex | 2.2 m (7 ft 2 ins) | 2.2 m (7 ft 2 ins) |
| Weight complete in bag | 30 Kg (66 lbs) | 34.5 Kg (73.7 lbs) |
| Standard packed length | 2.0 m (9 ft 10 ins) | 3.4 m (11 ft 2 ins) |