Sleeping bags and warm clothes once used by expeditioners in Antarctica have been donated to people sleeping rough in Hobart.
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Polar fleece jackets, thermals, socks, gloves and fleece liners are among the items given this week to Hobart City Mission by the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD).
Hobart City Mission CEO John Stubley said the donation was timely with winter approaching.
"For those without a roof over their heads there is no escape," he said.
"These goods will be of great benefit for people sleeping rough, helping them stay dry and warm through the long dark nights."
The AAD takes about 500 people south each year to the frozen continent, with each fully kitted-out in gear equipped to handle blizzards.
"The gear keeps expeditioners warm in temperatures down to minus 50 degrees, whether they are working outside at station or in a remote field camp," Phillip Boxall, AAD manager of technology and innovation, said.
"We hope some of this equipment and clothing will help keep others warm and safe during the coming winter months."
Hobart City Mission provides clothing, food and shelter for about 1000 homeless and vulnerable people per year.
The charity's op shops were forced to shut their doors in March amid the coronavirus pandemic but people can still donate.
Australian Associated Press
