00:00Would you go camping in Antarctica?
00:02This is one of the most unique experiences offered by HX Expeditions.
00:07You spend the night sleeping on the Antarctic continent.
00:10At sunset, you layer up and hop into a zodiac, leaving the ship behind you as you head toward
00:15a remote island.
00:16Your camping gear is waiting in a sled when you land, and you hike around to choose your
00:20campsite.
00:20We picked a spot with towering mountain views.
00:23Campers can opt for either a tent or a bivvy.
00:25We chose a tent.
00:26And you're given a sleeping mat, inflatable pad, and a bag rated up to negative 18 degrees
00:32celsius.
00:32Setting up camp was quick and easy.
00:34Then we took a late night hike and experienced how quiet Antarctica feels when you're sleeping
00:39on the continent.
00:40I was expecting to be freezing all night, but I actually slept great.
00:44I stayed completely warm with the sounds of penguins and whales off in the distance.
00:48We packed up at sunrise, hopped on the zodiacs, and returned to the ship for a campers-only
00:53champagne breakfast.
00:54Camping in Antarctica completely changes how you experience this continent.
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