A fascinating insight into kit and conditions on a polar expedition. Join Ben Saunders as he talks through his kit, food, fuel, packing, ice conditions and expectations for his solo and unsupported attempt to reach the geographical north pole. In March 2011, british polar explorer Ben Saunders set out on a solo and unsupported attempt to reach the geographical north pole in a record breaking time. This is the fifth instalment in a series of films documenting the expedition. Ben is currently planning his next expedition - The Scott Expedition. An 1800 mile, unsupported return journey from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole on foot retracing Captain Scott's footsteps. Subscribe to the Scott Expedition channel or visit www.scottexpedition.com to follow Ben and Tarka's journey. Tell us in the comments below if there is anything specific you would like to see and give Ben a shout of encouragement! SUBSCRIBE to ScottExpedition: www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=ScottExpedition LIKE ScottExpedition on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheScottExpedition?ref=ts&fref=ts FOLLOW ScottExpedition on Twitter: twitter.com/scottexpedition +1 ScottExpedition on Google+: plus.google.com/u/0/114367232090040829063 Music and film by Temujin Doran. Additional footage by Andy Ward

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