For all of our tours, the key is to avoid wearing cotton. You’ll also want to bring an extra layer, just in case. Synthetic materials or wool are the best options.
Packing & Gear Lists
What to Bring: Sea Kayak Day Tours
We supply rain gear (both tops and bottoms), rubber duckie boots, pogies (which are neoprene paddle gloves), dry bags, and everything you need to sea kayak, including pfd’s, sprayskirts, sea kayaks and paddles. We also serve hot drinks and trail-mix/pretzel snacks on all day tours other than Duck Flats and rafting. Things you’ll want to bring (no cotton!):
- Lunch
- Some kind of warm, wind-cutting outer layer that can go underneath a rain coat in the rain
- (wool or polypro) -Your preferred warm gloves and/or liners (more for the boat ride and/or time spent on shore)
Glacier Hike & Climb Gear List
We supply crampons and helmets. We also serve hot drinks and trail-mix/pretzel snacks on all day tours other than Duck Flats and rafting. Things you’ll want to bring (no cotton!):
- Lunch
- Some kind of warm, wind-cutting outer layer that can go underneath a rain coat, if need be
- (wool or polypro) -Warm gloves and/or liners -Light hiking shoes or boots (no open-toed footwear!)
- Day pack
Gear List: Alaska Sea Kayak Camping Tours
Important Note: Avoid Cotton! Pangaea Adventures strongly advises following this clothing list closely. We believe in the layering and keeping the packing lightweight and dry! Cotton does not insulate well when wet! If you find you need to purchase any of these items, remember they are all items you will be thankful you had both on this adventure as well as on the next (especially in AK!). There is a decent outdoor gear store in Valdez for any necessary last-second purchases. Visit our outdoor gear link to purchase items online!
What Pangaea Adventures Supplies:
- Vhf marine radio
- Map
Travelers are responsible for the following clothing and gear (No Cotton!):
- 1-2 pairs of long underwear
- 2 Pairs of pants (1 comfortable light nylon or polyester and 1 medium weight fleece or polyester)
- 1 Rain jacket 100% waterproof, hooded (coated nylon with taped seems or downright rubber are best). See breathable fabric note below!
- 1 Pair of rain pants 100% waterproof (coated nylon with taped seems or downright rubber are best). See breathable fabric note below!
- 1-2 Pairs warm gloves (wool or polypro gloves) (1-liner glove and one midweight glove)
- and/or wide-brimmed rain hat
- (a rain hat can double as a sun hat)
Optional Items:
- Important Note About Breathable Fabrics – Gore-tex and other so-called waterproof breathable fabrics are not waterproof enough to stay dry during long rainy days. If you really want to bring a breathable jacket or pants, you MUST re-treat the outside of the garment with a new waterproof coating (DWR). The DWR (durable water repellent) that your garment is treated with new will wear out in a short time. Contact us for more information. Bring extra clothes for before and after the tour. You are welcome to bring any kind of comfortable clothing you wish for around town, but we cannot stress enough the importance of not wearing cotton on our tour. Temperatures in town can range from the mid forties to lower eighties. We will keep all your extra, unneeded items at our office in town while your’e out camping.
Gear List: Alaska Backpacking Trips
Important Note: Avoid Cotton! Pangaea Adventures strongly advises following this clothing list closely. We believe in layering and keeping the packing lightweight and dry! Cotton does not insulate well when wet! If you find you need to purchase any of these items, remember they are all items you will be thankful you had both on this adventure as well as on the next (especially in AK!). There is a decent outdoor gear store in Valdez for any necessary last-second purchases. Visit our outdoor gear link to purchase items online!
What Pangaea Adventures supplies:
Travelers are responsible for the following clothing and gear (no cotton!):
- Hiking boots- these should be medium to heavy weight boots. Your boots MUST be broken in before you arrive
- 1-2 Pairs of long underwear, Polypro
- 2 Pairs of pants (1 comfortable light nylon or polyester and 1 medium weight fleece or polyester)
- 1 Waterproof/breathable Gore-tex rain jacket, hooded
- 1 Pair of waterproof/breathable Gore-tex rain pants
- 1-2 Pairs warm gloves (wool or polypro gloves) (1-liner glove and one midweight glove)
- (a rain hat can double as a sun hat)
- 1-2 Bandanas, the colorful cotton type
Optional Items:
- Important Note About Breathable Fabrics – Gore-tex and other so-called waterproof breathable fabrics are not waterproof enough to stay dry during long rainy days. If you really want to bring a breathable jacket or pants, you MUST re-treat the outside of the garment with a new waterproof coating (DWR). The DWR (durable water repellent) that your garment is treated with new will wear out in a short time. Contact us for more information. Bring extra clothes for before and after the tour. You are welcome to bring any kind of comfortable clothing you wish for around town, but we cannot stress enough the importance of not wearing cotton while on the tour. Temperatures in town can range from the mid forties to lower eighties. We will keep all your extra unneeded items at our office in town while you’re out camping.
Gear List: Alaska Wilderness Lodge & Mothership Tours
Important Note: Avoid Cotton whenever possible. Pangaea Adventures strongly advises following this clothing list closely. We believe in the layering system and keep the packing lightweight and dry! Cotton does not insulate well when wet! If you find you need to purchase any of these items, remember they are all items you will be thankful you had both on this adventure as well as on the next (especially in AK!). There is a decent outdoor gear store in Valdez for any necessary last-second purchases. Visit our outdoor gear link to purchase items online!
What Pangaea Adventures supplies:
Travelers are responsible for the following clothing and gear:
- 1 Pairs of long underwear, Polypro
- 2 Pairs of pants (1 comfortable light nylon or polyester and 1 medium weight fleece or polyester)
- 1 Rain jacket 100% waterproof, hooded (coated nylon is best with taped seems). See breathable fabric note below!
- 1 Pair of rain pants 100% waterproof (coated nylon is best with taped seems). See breathable fabric note below!
- 1 Pair warm gloves (wool or polypro gloves) (1-liner glove and one midweight glove)
- (a rain hat can double as a sun hat)
- .
Optional Items:
- Important Note About Breathable Fabrics – Gore-tex and other so-called waterproof breathable fabrics are not waterproof enough to stay dry during long rainy days. If you really want to bring a breathable jacket or pants, you MUST re-treat the outside of the garment with a new waterproof coating (DWR). The DWR (durable water repellent) that your garment is treated with new will wear out in a short time. Contact us for more information. Bring extra clothes for before and after the tour. You are welcome to bring any kind of comfortable clothing you wish for around town, but we cannot stress enough the importance of not wearing cotton while on tour. Temperatures in town can range from the mid forties to lower eighties. We will keep all extra unneeded items at our office in town while you’re out cruising about the Sound.
Gear List: Multisport Trips
Use both of the appropriate gear lists above for each activity. Most have overlapping items.