Cruise and fish clothing suggestion for Alaska next week??

Question

We need to know what ot back, for this time of the year, on and off the ship.

Answer 1

For Southeast Alaska (Inside Passage), figure days in the 60s, nights in the 50s. Potentially wet and windy (but hope for sun).

Most compact and functional would be fleece or wool sweaters, one light, one heavy and a Goretex parka. A warm hat (fleece or knit cap) and, ideally, a "Seattle Sombero" as well.

Wear cotton clothing in your cabin, but not outside if you might get rained on.

Most people completely ignore their legs and bring only jeans. If you must, then make one pair flannel-lined jeans (carhartts and LL Bean have them). Better is medium or heavy weight polypropylene thermal underwear under loose fitting wool or nylon pants.

Then adjust your layers to match the temps and wind chill of the day. Shed the jacket if you're too hot. Put on the hat if you cool off.

Bring a few fancier things if you are dining at the Captain's table. But you don't need anything fancy for going into town. The more casual and scruffy, the more you will look like a local. Locals live in their "Extra-tuf" 12" rubber boats ("Ketchikan sneakers"). Good on a boat or river bank, too, unless you need waders. Available in town at your first port of call, just go to a hardware store or marine supply.

If you have a fishing guide picked out (and call up a local tackle shop if you don't), the guide / charter captain can probably provide waders or hip boots or (on a boat) a slicker. Call ahead. Then you don't have to pack it around with you.

Answer 2

Didnt know fish wore clothes in your neck of the woods??

Answer 3

i would bring something kinda warm cuz this summer has been cooler than the last few years. oh ya and whatevery you do dont forget the bug spray.

Answer 4

dress in layers always safe