While we try to keep our equipment and our adventures simple enough to be affordable, we couldn’t have done a single journey without the support of a remarkable range of companies and individuals.

They’ve provided us with hard-to find and often very expensive equipment that has made our journeys possible in some of the harshest environments on earth.  Where tools simply don’t exist we’ve been fortunate to have our sponsors make prototypes for us to test in the field. In this way their support has helped us advance the art and science of polar travel, and for this we’re very grateful!

We wouldn’t have got to Canada twice in two years without the support we have received from the Australian Geographic society, This organisation is committed to encouraging the spirit of discovery and adventure as well as supporting scientific research, protecting and fostering a love for our environment and natural heritage.  

Paddy Pallin have been supporting the Icebird  team with cutting edge polar clothing and equipment since 2006.

Peter Lynn is the inventor of the kitesled Mk 2 & 3. Peter Lynn Kites have supported the project since day one and continue to support us as we develop wind powered polar travel.

Fastwave communications have supported the team by the provision of reliable Satellite communication  equipment. This year we’ll be blogging live from our laptop via our Fastwave Iridium phone and modem.

Panasonic supported the team with a great deal on an incredible video camera, the AG-HSC1UE

Kiteworks Newcastle is the business of Lachlan Bede, whose skills of advanced kiting, kite modification and repair have been an invaluable asset to the team over the last 5 years.

AOS Bags and swags thought the latest Kitesled expedition would be the perfect proving ground for their rugged cargo bags.

Dirty Dog eyewear supports the team with high quality goggles - arguably the most important piece of gear in a kitesledders kit, Goggles need to offer wide angle views, resist fogging up in extreme changes in temp, protect against UV rays and stay scratch-free. Their Flash Goggles tick all our boxes.

Air Canada, has twice helped the team avoid costly airfreight charges on their 100’s of kg of gear - Thanks!

(They also fly non-stop Australia-Canada - No more groggy midnight waits in Honolulu! and Hooray for that!)