What to Wear in Alaska — Planet Earth Adventures - Guided Tours & Custom Tours (2024)

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What to Wear in Alaska — Planet Earth Adventures - Guided Tours & Custom Tours? ›

It is a good idea to bring both light and warmer layers with you. Light layers include t-shirts, thin long-sleeved shirts as well as shorts. For your warmer set, make sure to bring some trousers or jeans, and layers such as a fleece or light puff jacket.

Proper Footwear

Never bring new shoes to Alaska—you'll be walking a lot, and don't need blisters. We'd rather see you in old tennis shoes that are well-worn than fancy boots that have never been taken out of the box. If you want waterproofing, look for Gore-Tex socks that can slip over your regular, non-cotton socks.

For the most part jeans and hiking pants (polyester/wool blends) are good for an Alaskan vacation. With jeans you just want to keep in mind that when cotton gets wet it is no longer warm. Along with layers it is important to bring a backpack.

Many Alaskans will like to wear a down or fleece vest to help warm the body core while leaving arms less encumbered. For extremely frigid days, fleece pants or heavy long underwear bottoms can be handy.

Should I Bring A Bathing Suit On An Alaskan Cruise? Yes, there are many reasons to bring one. Regardless of destination, most cruise ships have heated pools and hot tubs that you can enjoy year-round.

Down insulation works well in the cold dry environment of Interior Alaska. It provides great warmth while still being light and comfortable. Synthetics parkas work well too, but are a bit more bulky to pack and a bit heavier.

Alaska cruise day wear

Days on board your Alaska cruise are all about comfort and ease. There's no need to be formal – jeans, slacks, casual tops, sweaters, sneakers and boots are all perfect.

Rain gear for Alaska is a critical component of a wardrobe for residents and visitors. It often rains in the 49th state, and if you are heading to places in Southeast such as Ketchikan, where over 140 inches of rain falls in an average year, you'll be wearing that rain gear most of the time.

Space is already at a premium on a plane, so you don't want to add anything that will make you feel even more confined. This is not the time for skintight jeans (although you may want to carry a jean jacket). “As a passenger, I always wear ponte knit pants, which offer stretch and are stylish,” says Caris.

What are the boots everyone wears in Alaska? ›

XTRATUF Boots have become the badge of ultimate preparedness for the individuals of Alaska, The people who arrive as lone wolves and become part of a pack. The XTRATUF boots they wear prove a RELIABLE PARTNER through thick and thin, keeping multiple generations safe, dry, and moving forward, one sure step at a time.

Below are additional clothes you'll want to have when visiting Alaska in the summer: Shorts: Yes, Alaska gets warm enough for shorts. Sunglasses: Not much is worse than trying to enjoy the view through squinted eyes. A pair of sunglasses is a must.

It's safe to say that when packing for your visit to Alaska, you can probably leave the bikini and flip-flops at home. But do you need to be prepared for sub-zero weather? Depending on what time of year you're traveling, probably not.

How many outfits you should pack for a 2-week trip depends on personal preference and the types of events you have planned. However, you should have an outfit for every day, plus extras for the weather. Therefore, you should include at least 14-16 outfits in your packing list.

14 days/2 = 7 bottoms. 7 bottoms x 2 = 14 tops that can be a mix of layering pieces if it's cold. 3 shoes, 3 necklaces, 3 earrings, 1 jacket and 1 cardigan (for all the same reasons I always take a pair of jeans). If you want to take casual dresses, 1 dress = 1 bottom and 2 tops.

Hiking Boots

Your best bet: lightweight boots with ankle support. Trail running shoes are fine if you're used to them on uneven terrain. Alaska trails often feature wet or muddy stretches. Consider trail shoes with waterproof, breathable liners such as Gore-tex, or carry waterproof, breathable socks.

Mukluks are type of soft boots made to be worn in cold weather. These boots are worn by Eskimos. Traditional mukluks were very light and allowed hunters to move quietly. Mukluks are lined with the fur of Arctic animals, such as rabbits, foxes and raccoons to make them warmer.

Spring in Alaska (April, May)

April may bring some rain, but it's typically not snowy, and May feels like the perfect gateway to summer. Don't forget to pack: Waterproof Shoes. Rain Jacket.