Remember that bad weather can turn a trip which is otherwise easily accomplished in a day or two into a harsh and gruelling experience. Strong winds and everpresent sea ice and icebergs can cause dangerous navigational conditions. In preparing for your trip, you will want to keep weight to a minimum but leave nothing essential behind. The following checklist may be helpful when packing for an expedition into the Sirmilik. Fuel must be purchased in either Pond Inlet or Arctic Bay.
Government regulations prohibit the air transport of fuel as it is considered a dangerous good.