Glacier Bay National Park, rain jacket and puffer vest
Even for experienced travelers, packing for Alaska can be a challenge. Depending on the time of year, you can go from sunny and warm one part of the day to cooler and rainy later in the day. Also consider the types of excursions you’ll be doing. Helicopter landing on a glacier, you’ll need to be dressed warmly compared to someone doing a pub crawl in town.
Having the right gear will allow you to fully enjoy the Great Land
Clothes that you can layer-
Base layer
Long/short sleeve tops
Shorts and or those convertible pants
Sweater/sweatshirts
Fleece vest/puffer jacket that can fit under a rain jacket
Raingear-jacket and if you are doing kayaking consider a pair of rain pants
This is where “performance outdoor” gear from Eddie Bauer, Patagonia or REI makes sense.
Waterproof/water resistant shoes- You’ll want something with a good tread for shore excursions, you’ll probably be off sidewalks
Socks-bring extra, as if your feet get wet you can change them.
Lightweight backpack-to carry those extra socks, extra layers, and additional items.
Binoculars-great for whale spotting on the ship or during an excursion
Hat & gloves, you’ll appreciate them on certain excursions or during the day in Glacier Bay National Park
Insect repellent
Sunglasses-it might not rain
Sunscreen
If traveling during Alaska shoulder season, May, or September a 3 in 1 jacket maybe a good idea.
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