Clothing for Alaska

Science party participants are generally responsible for their own cold weather clothing. Fabrics to consider are Polar Plus Fleece, Polypropylene, Capilene, wool, and silk. Avoid cotton fabrics and jeans for remote field site use. Keep in mind that rain is a normal weather condition in Alaska. Be aware that during the summer months (May through September) the temperature range can fluctuate between 10 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit depending upon the location.

Recommended Cold Weather Gear:

• 1 each Parka with hood
• 1 or 2 pair Insulated/waterproof bibs (Carhartt)
• 1 pair Wind pants, bib non-insulated
• 1 each Pile/fleece jacket
• 1 each Pile/fleece pants
• 1 each Waterproof rain coat
• 1 each Wind jacket with hood
• 2 pair Expedition weight thermal top/bottoms
• 1 each Sleeping bag
• 1 each Sleeping bag liner
• 1 pair Sorel boots with spare liners (Glacier Model)
• 1 pair Insulated rubber boots (Break up boots or Gum boots)
• 1 pair Hiking boots
• 4-6 pair Wool socks
• 1 each Hat, musher style with earflaps
• 1 each Hat, pile or wool cap
• 1 each Neck gaiter
• 1-2 pair Leather work gloves
• 1-2 pair Insulated ski gloves
• 1-2 pair Rubber gloves with cloth backside
• 1 pair Expedition mitts

Recommended Personal Gear:

• 1 each Towel
• 1 each Day pack
• 1 pair Sunglasses
• 1 each Water bottle
• Chapstick
• Sunscreen
• Medications with copies of any prescriptions
• Batteries
• Insect headnet
• Insect repellent (DEET)
• Reading material
• Toiletries

Please contact the Alaska office (Alaska at Polarfield.com) for further information.

Pictured above: A researcher adjusts his cold weather gear. Photo by Jason Beringer. Don't forget the DEET!