The Ultima Thule

Journeys in America’s Northernmost Lands: a web anthology of the Alaskan Arctic

Gear for the Ultima Thule

We have modified this list a bit to make it specific to the Arctic

  1. shotgun with shot and slugs
  2. bear fence
  3. Ursack or other bear-proof container
  4. bear spray
  5. mosquito head nets
  6. SAT phone
(Iridium 9555)
  7. maps
  8. overview map of area
  9. compass
  10. GPS and extra batteries
  11. sunglasses
  12. sun screen
  13. first-aid kit
  14. knife
  15. matches
  16. water bottles
  17. iodine/filter
  18. nuun
  19. camera
  20. travel camera case
  21. hot packs
  22. bug juice (DEET)
  23. head nets
  24. chapstick with SPF
  25. candle
  26. duct tape
  27. garbage bags
  28. ziplocks
  29. toilet paper
  30. bandana
  31. journal and pen
  32. plastic zip ties
  33. poncho
  34. water filter
  35. quick dry shorts
  36. hat (fleece and sun)
  37. down jacket or vest
  38. long john top/bottom
  39. pile top/bottom
  40. socks
  41. sock liners
  42. rain coat
  43. wind or rain pants
  44. chacos
  45. gaiters
  46. gloves
  47. trash bags for backpack at night
  48. sleeping bag
  49. sleeping pad
  50. tent
  51. tarp for tent
  52. toothbrush
  53. toothpaste
  54. dental floss
  55. crazy creek
  56. fanny pack for summits
  57. ski poles for hiking down
  58. ear plugs for wind/tent
  59. book
  60. Alaskan Wildflowers Book
  61. bowl and mug
  62. utensils
  63. knife for cutting and spreading
  64. stove
  65. fuel
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  66. ighter
  67. pots
  68. soap for pots
  69. bandana to clean pots
  70. extra water bag/bottles for storage
  71. nasal spray
  72. purell
  73. binoculars
  74. thermos
  75. food for trip plus 2 days

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