What to Bring for Day Tours

• Lunch or snacks – please avoid bringing tuna, salmon or any other fish.
• Water – enough to last the day
• Small day-pack – large enough to carry your equipment & lunch
• Binoculars
• Camera – with a 100mm-500mm zoom lens, extra batteries and memory cards
• Medications – enough for the trip plus two additional days supply
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen – the less fragrant, the better
• Gloves – a light weight pair and 1 pair synthetic glove liners
• Hat – baseball cap, stocking cap
• Insect Repellent – – not usually a problem in our area, but there are some

What to Wear for Day Tours

Clothing: comfortable, lightweight, and functional clothes are important for Alaskan wilderness travelers, who can be exposed to all types of weather conditions. A layered approach to clothing works best in Alaska, with summer temperatures that can range from the 40’s to 70’s during the long summer days.

• Jacket – warm puffy jacket like a Patagonia Nano Puff (compressible and lightweight) and/or fleece jacket (medium to heavyweight) that also can be worn under your rain jacket.
• Light weight rain gear – with both a jacket and pants.
• Gloves – a light weight pair or a of pair synthetic glove liners.
• Hat – baseball cap or stocking cap.
• Footwear – we will supply rubber boots for you to wear.

What to Bring for Bears By Boat Tours

Clothing: Comfortable, lightweight, and functional clothes are important for Alaskan wilderness travelers, who can be exposed to all types of weather conditions. A layered approach to clothing works best in Alaska, with summer temperatures that can range from the 30’s to 50’s at night and the 60’s to 70’s during the long summer days. By using the list below it will allow you to pack light and be comfortable.

Jackets: a warm puffy jacket like a Patagonia Nano Puff (compressible and lightweight) and/or fleece jacket (medium to heavyweight) that also can be worn under your rain jacket.
Pants: Some clients like to just wear jeans or sweatpants on the boat. We recommend you bring at least one pair of hiking/outdoor pants made of lightweight quick drying synthetic fabric.
Shirts: One long sleeve shirt with a collar and good pockets. One long sleeve t-shirt or a lightweight fleece top
Long underwear: one pair of medium or expedition weight synthetic underwear. If you get cold easily get the expedition weight.
Raingear: Both a rain jacket and pants are essential on any trip to Alaska. Don’t buy the most expensive and don’t buy the cheapest either. Lightweight, breathable raingear is available at stores throughout Alaska. In Anchorage at REI, in Homer at Eagle Enterprises.
Waterproof footwear: You will need hip boots; the non-insulated type is fine for our trips. They can be purchased rather inexpensively at larger discount stores throughout Alaska. Also you will want to bring a lightweight waterproof boot or shoe to wear on the boat.

Other Items to bring:

• Backpack (Internal frame) – with waterproof cover
• One heavy duty garbage bag (large enough to put your pack into).
• Water Bottle – 1 quart capacity
• Binoculars
• Camera – with extra batteries and plenty of film
• Medications – enough for the trip plus two additional days supply
• Sunglasses – polarized are nice, but not necessary
• Sunscreen – the less fragrant, the better
• Lip Balm – one that has an SPF rating
• Small Headlamp – like the Petzel Tikka
• Gloves – a light weight pair and 1 pair synthetic glove liners
• Hat or Baseball cap
• Fleece or Wool stocking cap
• 2 pairs of wool or wool blend socks
• Camp/Pack towel
• Toiletries & personal items
• Head net – just in case!
• Insect Repellent – anything containing 25% Deet should be sufficient
• Optional Gear:
  • Collapsible hiking poles
  • One pair, synthetic liner socks
  • Small journal or notebook
  • Fanny pack – great for keeping small items handy
  • Day pack
  • Sport sandals