Alaska 2026 8/26-9/9 Starts now

[Nuts]

Starting this now since you don't just show up. The fun part is later. Now is the work.

Saturday starts the full load out hiking. Final pack weight just shy of 45lbs. Not quite where I wanted to be. After a couple weeks of hiking I may see what I can do without and if anything moves from the truck to the pack

Backpack:

• Clothes:
  • 5 pairs boxers
  • 2 pairs of base layer
  • 4 pairs socks
  • 1 pair waterproof socks
  • Kings mid layer +Spare pant
  • Kings Puffy
  • First light rain gear
  • Waterproof gloves
  • Gators
• Gear:
  • 2 rechargeable/battery packs
  • Batteries
  • 2 headlamps
  • 4 luni lights
  • Tent
  • Raft
  • Jetpoil with meal kit. Will add fuel in Alaska
  • Sun/Rain tarp
  • Chair
  • Sleeping bag with pad
  • Flyrod with gear
  • Spare boots
  • Camp shoes
  • Game bags
  • Knives
  • multi tool
  • Paracord
  • Gear ties
  • zip ties
  • Water filtration
  • just add water wipes
  • microfiber towel
  • bear spray will be added in AK
  • Gun and ammo
  • Head net
  • Will probably add intruder alarms. TBD
  • Med kit
    • bandages
    • blood cut
    • turnequet
    • advil
    • z pak
    • pain meds
    • ace bandage
    • eye drops
• Food
  • 5 dehydrated breakfast meals
  • 15 dehydrated meals
  • Powdered PB
  • Old Bay
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Lemon Pepper
  • will add tortilla wraps and shredded cheese in AK

Chest Pack

• Water bottle
• binoculars
• range finder
• handgun with 2 clips
• InReach
• Walky talky
• Goggles
• Knife
• locking tags

For the truck

• spotting scope and tripod
• 2 boxes of MREs
• Cooler with road food
• Case of water
• Road chair
• Spare scope with spare ammo
• Waders with wading boots
• Game Sled

In hand will be trekking poles. These have a gun V if needed. Binocular holder

I have been using some gym equipment and hiking. This Saturday I will start hiking with full rig. I will do that several times a week up till departure. Never pushing it. Not the time for injuries.

 

[Hams42]

What are luni lights and sell me on waterproof socks? I feel like I would have more sweat inside of my socks then water outside.

 

[Mule Kick]

Seems to me you could cut out 4 pairs of boxers for starters
I look forward to following this!

 

[Nuts]

Seems to me you could cut out 4 pairs of boxers for starters
I look forward to following this!

1st time I went my wife vacuum sealed 15 pairs for 15 days. I brought 10 pairs back still vacuum sealed. And one change was due to and unplanned swim in freezing water. lol.

 

[Nuts]

What are luni lights and sell me on waterproof socks? I feel like I would have more sweat inside of my socks then water outside.

• Luli lights are inflatable lights with a solar panel. Pack light. blow up and give good light around tent at night. We each have a couple. Lights up camp fairly well so that when you step out of tent in the dark you can see everywhere without headlamp tunnel vision. Also a very good chance i am not calling them the right name
• Waterproof socks can be worn over your normal socks to keep feet dry when your hiking boots are wet through and through. There is different opinions on how long you want to hike in them. For me I use them to finish a day out if boots are soaked through. Change socks and throw them over. Supposed to be breathable. I don't know that I buy it. My back up boots are always knee hi rubber boots. So if we are going to be in mud and wet I wear them. But don't do rocks or climbing in them.