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Packing Suggestions
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| Lisa fishing at Baranof Warm Springs Bay. |
WEATHER
Expect daytime temperatures to be between 50 and 70 degrees. On cloudy or windy days, especially when on deck while underway or in a skiff, the wind chill feels cold. At the glaciers you may feel like you're standing in a freezer.
CLOTHING
Remember that you will be on a boat. The cabins have a closet and drawers, but storage is limited. Soft luggage or duffel bags are highly preferred and will allow for more space in your stateroom.
Casual clothing is the norm both on the boat as well as in towns, even in some of the better restaurants. Staying warm, dry and comfortable will allow you to maximize the enjoyment of your experience. Layering for warmth is the best approach. If you plan to be outside in windy or rainy conditions, we recommend a long sleeve shirt, sweater and waterproof (not water resistant) windbreaker and rain pants.
- Pants (levi's, denims)
- Shirts (long & short sleeved cotton, one flannel-like, one turtle-neck)
- Sweaters ( sweatshirts, wool or synthetic pile)
- Sweatpants or other comfortable pants
- Rain jacket/windbreaker - preferably with hood
- Rain pants - lightweight waterproof/optional-some of us even go out on rainy days!
- Shorts (it can be warm!)
- Warm underwear/long johns (for our glacier visit)
- Gloves - lightweight wool gloves are the best
- Bathing suit (in case we stop at a hot springs)
- Hats - one wool hat for at the glaciers and a sun visor or ball cap
- Shoes
- Soft, with non-marking soles for the boat.
- Knee-high rubber boots for beach landings and tide pooling (or disposable tennis shoes). If you don't want to pack boots, you can buy inexpensive ones in Juneau. There are some assorted boots on the boat.
- Heavy hiking boots are not necessary but light hiking shoes are great.
Important note: When packing your gear for the trip to Alaska, please be sure to make sure that boots, outer wear, packs etc are sanitized of any possible hitch-hikers such as insects and seeds. Southeast Alaska is a special place with a delicate natural balance and we would like to make sure that we do our part to avoid possibly introducing invasive species that could pose a threat to this fragile environment.
- Please clean out and wash off the treads of your shoes and boots
- Clean or vacuum out your jacket pockets and pack compartments
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EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ITEMS
- Soft day pack
- Binoculars
- Sunglasses
- Flashlight
- Sun block, lip balm
- Camera with extra batteries & lots of film
- Freshwater fishing gear (saltwater gear is provided)
- Cassette tapes/CD's (if you have a favorite)
- Personal toiletries
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CAMERA AND VIDEO EQUIPMENT
Rule #1: Start with fresh batteries and bring extras
Rule #2: Bring twice the amount of film/ digital storage that you think you could possibly use. You'll really kick yourself if you run out!
The photographic opportunities on your ASA charter/cruise will far exceed your wildest expectations. We would like to help you be prepared to capture these moments in order to take advantage of these world class photo opportunities of a lifetime.
The Alaska Adventurer is well equipped with 110 volt outlets distributed though the salon, bridge, cabins and flying bridge. There are outlets available with safe 110 volt inverter power for charging 24/7. Many of our guests enjoy preliminary editing of images on a laptop computer which also allows for backing up files on media disc such as CD or DVD. We recommend preparing to store more images than you may originally intend. Bring EXTRA media cards and storage. Camera media cards should be at least 2MB or larger. We also encourage bring a means to back up your files in two locations.
Polarizing lens filters for photography around and over the water are highly recommended with a preference for circular polarizing filters. Since most photography occurs on board the yacht, we suggest image stabilizing cameras and/or lens. Monopod for onboard shooting and tripod for shore based shooting. Wide and telephoto lenses are also wise additions.
If you have a video camera, you'll be able to get great footage and you'll be recharging your battery often, so bring two batteries.
When traveling in the skiff we will be close to the water. Even on a sunny day in calm water there is an "invisible" salt mist in the air. This is hard on camera equipment. Make sure to bring some kind of case for your equipment or at least a heavy plastic bag. Rubbing alcohol works great to remove salt spray from camera bodies. Lens cleaning fluid or a chamois cloth is best for cleaning lenses.
"The trip just got better and better every day! It far exceeded my expectations and I find myself renewed in spirit and in body.
Thank you-Thank you- Thank you"
Tom U.
Los Angeles, CA
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| Enjoying a hot springs soak. Baranof Warm Springs Bay. |
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