From May through September, temperatures range from 40°F to 70° F during the day and drop into the 30’s and 40’s at night. The best way to prepare for this range of temperatures is to dress in layers and to be prepared for anything from bright sunshine to light rain. Here’s a list of items to include when packing for an Alaska trip.
- Waterproof jacket
- Wool or fleece sweater or liner
- Turtleneck or a comfortable protective long sleeve shirt
- Comfortable footwear suitable for hiking and walking in wet conditions (Be sure to break in new shoes before your trip.)
- Good socks
- Warm hat/rain hat or headband
- Gloves
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen
- Travel umbrella
- Light weight tote or backpack
- Lip Balm
- Good camera with extra batteries and variety of film speeds
- Spare memory card and battery for digital cameras
- Travel-size binoculars
- Sunglasses
