What to Pack | Camp Denali Alaska Vacation (2024)

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What to Pack | Camp Denali Alaska Vacation? ›

Polypropylene, nylon, fleece or wool clothing (avoid cotton). Quick-drying pants, long underwear, at least one long-sleeved shirt, a warm winter hat, waterproof gloves and a fleece jacket are also recommended.

Denali National Park and Preserve recommends that all hikers carry bear spray. In closed spaces, such as vehicles and buildings, bear spray canisters should be stored in a sealable plastic bag to prevent spray from spreading in an accidental detonation of the contents.

'Integrated boots' are designed specifically for cold, high altitude environments and should feature a removable liner, the boot shell, and a built-in insulated gaiter. Plastic double boots with a separate neoprene overboot also work well on Denali.

A sleeping bag for Denali should be rated to -30°C (-22°F). I went further and opted for a Marmot CWM Sleeping Bag rated to -40°C (-40°F).

A 75-100 liter climbing pack designed with climber-specific features and an internal frame. The volume you choose depends on experience level packing and gear quality. If opting for a pack smaller than 100 liters, practice packing to be sure you can efficiently use a smaller sized pack.

How many clothes are required for a 10-day trip? Follow the 5-4-3-2-1 packing trick, where you pack five tops, four bottoms, three dresses, three pairs of shoes, two swimsuits, two bags, and one of each of a few miscellaneous accessories.

Many Alaskans also wear windproof or waterproof ski pants—full-zip models are especially easy because you can put them on without taking off your boots. Downhill ski pants often feature additional insulation that will add significantly to the warmth of your inner layers.

How do I not overpack for an Alaskan cruise? ›

Think in categories - clothing, toiletries, electronics, travel documents and emergency items. Leave what isn't really needed for comfort or safety. Use smart packing techniques. Make sure you're keeping everything related strictly to Alaska, its weather, the journey, and the activities.

Only pack essential clothes, such as a few T-shirts and a few pairs of pants. Bring one top for each day you will be camping, plus one extra and only bring half the amount of pants, because you can wear the pants two different days during your camping trip.

2 Months pre-trip – Focus on longer workouts. By increasing the length of your workouts you are getting ready for the long days on Denali. Try to do one long workout per week, a hilly hike up and down would be best and the pace shouldn't be too hard. Keep with your 2-session conditioning routine.

Know Before You Come

Private vehicles can drive a small part of it, but most of the road is open only to bus traffic. Bus trips are available only in summer (mid-May through mid-September). All bus trips are operated by a private company with a contract to do so—not by the National Park Service.