Shackleton and Amundsen were explorers, but I'm an adventurer. It's hard work. We push limits but we don't go into the unknown. Explorers of old never knew what was waiting for them.
You'll always find a compass and a GPS in my bag, as well as duct tape — it's an amazing multitool. And I take Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream with me — it repairs frostbite and sunburn, and maintains flexibility in the skin.
If you try to chew a chocolate bar in -45°C you are liable to crack your teeth. So I prefer snacks in small pieces. I need very rich, calorific food. It's usually freeze-dried rations or chocolate and nuts as they are light to carry.
I am a cake addict. I always take a rich, homemade cake on expeditions. We have to ration it carefully as I would happily eat it in one go.
I'm so used to flying that I know what tricks I need to surf my way through airports. My personal best was 30 minutes from the Heathrow Express to the gate. I like to set myself little challenges - it's an interesting way to make the most of my travels.
Inge Solheim's North Pole Walking with the Wounded expedition will be on the BBC later in the year. hellyhansen.com
