The Ultima Thule

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

Gear for the Ultima Thule

June 24th, 2009

Gear for the Ultima Thule

Shannon and Peter | June 24, 2009

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

shotgun with shot and slugs
bear fence
Ursack or other bear-proof container
bear spray
mosquito head nets
SAT phone
(Iridium 9555)
maps
overview map of area
compass
GPS and extra batteries
sunglasses
sun screen
first-aid kit
knife
matches
water bottles
iodine/filter
nuun
camera
travel camera case
hot packs
bug juice (DEET)
head nets
chapstick with SPF
candle
duct tape
garbage bags
ziplocks
toilet paper
bandana
journal and pen
plastic zip ties
poncho
water filter
quick dry shorts
hat [...]