Packing List for Alaska

ALASKA PACKING LIST

I put this packing list together for our eight-day trip to Southeast Alaska on an Un-Cruise Adventure.

While traveling in Alaska, it’s important to layer, layer and layer some more; the weather can be unpredictable. On our trip, we experienced days where it rained constantly, freezing cold conditions near Dawes Glacier, and sunny windless days, followed by chilly nights.

It’s better to bring a few extra items in case some of your clothes get wet. There was no laundry service on our boat and Southeast Alaska (where we were traveling) is a rainforest, so it takes forever for clothing to air dry.

WOMEN’S PACKING LIST FOR ALASKA

• Rain Boots (These were invaluable on our trip as we often had a wet landing from the skiff to the shore.)
• Hiking Boots
• Waterproof Pants (We only had snowboard pants, but these would work great –> Full-Zip Rain Pant)
• Beenie
• Long-Sleeved Fleece
• Gloves
• Bikini (Don’t forget this if you want to take part in the polar plunge, snorkeling or hot tubbing!)
• Waterproof Jacket
• Quick Dry Hoodie for Kayaking
• Long Underwear — Long Sleeve Top and Moisture Wicking Bottoms
• 1 Skirt (In case it gets warm enough during the day!)
• 5 Long-Sleeved Shirts
• 6 Short-Sleeved Shirts
• 3 Pairs of Pants
• 9 Pairs of Underwear and Warm Socks
• Sunglasses
• Sun Hat
• Scarf
• Warm Pajamas

MEN’S PACKING LIST FOR ALASKA

• Hiking Boots
• Waterproof Jacket
• Waterproof Pants
• Sun Hat
• Warm Pajamas
• Beenie
• Long Underwear
• Swim Trunks
• Sweatshirt
• Gloves
• XTRATUF Neoprene Waterproof Boots
• 6 Short-Sleeved Shirts
• 5 Long-Sleeved Shirts
• 3 Pairs of Pants
• Scarf
• 9 Pairs of Underwear & Warm Socks
• Sunglasses

OTHER ITEMS

• Headlamp
• Small Backpack for Hiking – We use this one and it’s the perfect size.
• Dry Bag
• Travel Photography Gear
• Camera Rainsleeve
• Camera Bag Rain Cover
• Insect Repellent
• Binoculars
• Toiletries

This list can be adjusted based on the length of your stay. Just keep in mind, cold weather gear will fill up your bag quickly. We split one check through suitcase between the two of us, and it weighed exactly fifty pounds.

If you are going on a cruise and you tend to get seasick, don’t forget your meds! Our tour company provided complimentary seasickness meds, but we had our own just in case.

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