09/01/2026
Travel Tip Tuesday: Packing for Alaska
Alaska weather can change quickly, so the goal isn’t to pack for one temperature—it’s to be ready to adjust throughout the day.
🧥 **Waterproof jacket** — Rain and mist are common in many Alaska destinations, and a waterproof outer layer helps keep the rest of your clothing dry.
🧶 Lightweight layers Temperatures can feel very different between the morning, afternoon, ship, and shore. Layers are easy to add or remove as needed.
🧤 Hat & gloves Even during summer, mornings, glacier-viewing days, and time on the water can feel surprisingly chilly.
🥾 Comfortable walking shoes Port towns, trails, observation areas, and excursions can mean plenty of time on your feet.
🔭 Binoculars Keep them handy for spotting whales, eagles, bears, and other wildlife without needing to get close.
😎 Sunglasses Glare from the water, snow, and ice can be intense, especially on bright days.
🎒 Small daypack Perfect for carrying your extra layers, water, camera, medications, and excursion essentials while leaving the larger luggage behind.
🔋 Portable charger Between photos, navigation, excursion tickets, and all those wildlife videos, your phone may work harder than usual.
💧 Refillable water bottle Excursion days can be long, and staying hydrated is easy to forget when there’s a glacier outside the window.
Quick takeaway: Pack in layers, plan for rain, and keep the essentials with you during the day.
What’s the one thing you always seem to forget until you’re already on vacation?
