An Antarctic explorer will rely on Amcor packaging technology to help keep him alive as he tries to break two world records.

Parker Liautaud, aged 19, is aiming to become the youngest and fastest person to trek from the Antarctic coast to the South Pole.

The Briton will have to complete the 640km journey in 22 days. He will travel on skis while towing an 82kg sled in temperatures ranging from -30 to -60 degrees.

Expedition sponsor Amcor will supply Liautaud with its Duratear packaging, which it described as a strong but lightweight technology that wouldn't split in freezing temperatures.

Liautaud said the packaging would be a major advance on the plastic bags he had used on previous expeditions.

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"Trekking through extreme wind and cold, while constantly hungry, it’s truly a depressing moment to watch your food bag split open and cashews spill everywhere," he said.

"The food packaging is one of the most important elements of a safe and successful expedition. It has implications for our safety on the ice and our mental state.

"The gear we need – from clothing to equipment to food packaging – needs to be able to keep up with us as we push the boundaries of what’s possible."

Liautaud's packaging will include a clip that allows him to easily open and close bags while wearing four pairs of gloves, according to Amcor.

"Typically used for medical kits, Duratear enables us to create a super-tough bag that will endure the extreme Antarctic conditions and the incredibly rough journey," said Amcor.

"Parker’s food will be safely stored in an Amcor bag that won’t puncture, will stay flexible in sub-zero temperatures, won’t split on high impact and will withstand all the rigours of the 640km trek."

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