 Backpacking
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The
following is a list of gear and clothing that you
will need for an Alaska backpacking trip. Please note that there is
no place in McCarthy to purchase equipment,
clothing, gear or other supplies. Once
out of Anchorage, opportunities to purchase supplies
are extremely limited. Plan to purchase all necessary
gear before departure.
REI.com is a great online source for just about anything you will need.
There is sometimes a tendency for people to overpack
for an Alaska backpacking trip, especially if it is their first
time. But summer in Alaska is not as cold as you
might expect, and not that different from a summer
trip in the Cascades or the Rockies. Remember, you
will be carrying all of this gear on your back,
so
whenever
possible,
select
the
lightest
option available. Before we set out for the backcountry
your guide will review everyone's gear and make recommendations
on what to take and what to leave.
Click on individual items for advice on gear selection
*Indicates
group gear.
All
group gear
will be supplied by Trek Alaska. Responsibility
for carrying group items will be shared by all participants.
*
Indicates group gear provided by Trek Alaska
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