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 Summer VisitGear & Clothing ListThese gear lists only cover the required gear for the field. Please Read: You do not need to go and buy all of the most expensive equipment at your local gear store to go on a summer visit trip. However, it is essential that you are properly outfitted to stay safe and to be comfortable (i.e. have fun). PLEASE contact us if you have any questions. Weather: Summer in Alaska can be warm (70) and sunny, but temperatures often dip down to 30 degrees and it can rain for weeks on end. It is very important that you have the proper clothing for these types of conditions. If you have any questions what so ever, please do not hesitate to call. We can provide you with lots of information on equipment & cheap places to purchase it. We have been doing this for a long time and know what works and what does not work for Alaska! Important notes about clothing: Cotton clothing should be avoided whenever possible. When cotton gets wet it loses all of its insulation value and takes a long time to dry. For this reason, we encourage everyone to use wool, silk, or synthetics (acrylic, polyester, nylon, or polypropylene). Synthetic clothing can be found at any sporting goods stores and at most major chain stores - Wal Mart, Target or Kmart. For inexpensive wool items, check out second hand stores or the Salvation Army. K-Bay BucanneersRequired:
Optional (but recommended):
*A note on raingear: You’ll probably spend a lot of time in your rain gear, not just while it’s raining but also when hiking through wet brush and hanging around camp. The pants should be durable, well fitting, and light weight. The jacket shell absolutely has to have a hood. If it does not have a hood you'll need to bring a waterproof hat. Size your rain gear large enough so you can wear it over all your layers. For this trip paddling tops can be borrowed from Outdoor Programs once you get here (at no additional cost to you) which can serve as your raingear. **If you don’t have a sleeping bag that is rated to 20 degrees (15-20 range works bests) or a sleeping pad, there will be bags and pads available to borrow from Outdoor Programs once you get here (at no additional cost to you). Sleeping pads can be closed-cell foam or the therma-rest style as long as they're full length. Cadillac CampingRequired:
Optional (but recommended):
*A note on raingear: You’ll probably spend a lot of time in your rain gear, not just while it’s raining but also when hiking through wet brush and hanging around camp. The pants should be durable, well fitting, and light weight. The jacket shell absolutely has to have a hood. If it does not have a hood you'll need to bring a waterproof hat. Size your rain gear large enough so you can wear it over all your layers. **If you don’t have a sleeping bag that is rated to 20 degrees (15-20 range works bests) or a sleeping pad, there will be bags and pads available to borrow from Outdoor Programs once you get here (at no additional cost to you). Sleeping pads can be closed-cell foam or the therma-rest style as long as they're full length. Please call (800 252 7528) or email the Office of Admissions if you have any questions about clothing or gear. Fish On!Required:
Optional (but recommended):
*A note on raingear: You’ll probably spend a lot of time in your rain gear, not just while it’s raining but also when hiking through wet brush and hanging around camp. The pants should be durable, well fitting, and light weight. The jacket shell absolutely has to have a hood. Size your rain gear large enough so you can wear it over all your layers.For this trip you may wear regular cotton clothing if you have good quality raingear. **If you don’t have a sleeping bag that is rated to 20 degrees (15-20 range works bests) or a sleeping pad, there will be bags and pads available to borrow from Outdoor Programs once you get here (at no additional cost to you). Sleeping pads can be closed-cell foam or the therma-rest style as long as they're full length. Please call (800 252 7528) or email the Office of Admissions if you have any questions about clothing or gear. Lovin' the Lakeside LifestyleRequired:
Optional (but recommended):
*A note on raingear: You’ll probably spend a lot of time in your rain gear, not just while it’s raining but also when hiking through wet brush and hanging around camp. The pants should be durable, well fitting, and light weight. The jacket shell absolutely has to have a hood. Size your rain gear large enough so you can wear it over all your layers. For this trip paddling tops and bottoms can be borrowed from Outdoor Programs once you get here (at no additional cost to you), and can serve as your raingear. **If you don’t have a sleeping bag that is rated to 20 degrees (15-20 range works bests) or a sleeping pad, there will be bags and pads available to borrow from Outdoor Programs once you get here (at no additional cost to you). Sleeping pads can be closed-cell foam or the therma-rest style as long as they're full length. ***Backpacks need to be at least 4,000 cubic inches in volume. If you don’t have a backpack there will be some available to borrow from Outdoor Programs once you get here (at no additional cost to you). Please call (800 252 7528) or email the Office of Admissions if you have any questions about clothing or gear. Check out these sites for layering bottoms and tops, long underwear/briefs/boxers, and shell jackets/pants. Please note: Wilderness travel and recreation have inherent risks, especially with conditions present in the state of Alaska. Please carefully review the Participant Agreement form and the statement on the Registration Forms page. |
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