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Alaska Camping Essentials for Families
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My family's Alaska camping essentials - these are our real life items that we take out in the woods
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Tents & Sleeping Bags
 
What to Wear
 
Nice to Haves
 
Eat & Drink

Tents & Sleeping Bags

 
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This tent is tall enough for me to stand up in and has plenty of room for the gear we bring - this includes a pack and play 🙃🙃🙃 cozy at night and if surprise weather comes in, a great place to hang out
Wawona 6 Tent
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Personally, I like to err on the side of too warm with our sleeping bags and I prefer a mummy style for keeping our heads warm
Sleeping Bags for Alaska
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Perfect if you think you'll have a small human visitor sneak into your bag at night
Kelty Tru.Comfort Doublewide Sleeping Bag: 20F Synthetic
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a MUST - the pocket for the pad keeps kiddos in place and warm.  maybe they won't have to sneak into your bag
Kiddo Sleeping Bag - Big Agnes Torchlight EXP Sleeping Bag: 20F Down
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we love these!
Big Agnes Rapide SL Insulated Sleeping Pad - Hike & Camp
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I usually end up with a kiddo or 2 with me, and this make sleep more comfortable for everyone
NEMO Equipment Inc. Roamer Double Sleeping Pad
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Another great tent option - EXTREMELY roomy
Big Agnes Big House 6 Tent: 6-Person 3-Season
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What to Wear

What I dress my family in

 
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Quick Dry!
Patagonia Baby Baggies Short - Infants' - Kids
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I always, always bring a beanie for each kiddo
Smartwool Patch Beanie - Kids
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I like a sunshirt with a hood - good for sun, good for bug repellent
Kari Traa Sanne Sunshirt - Women's - Clothing
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wool socks for everyone - keeps the stink down and the toesies warm
Smartwool Performance Hike Light Cushion Crew Sock
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hood is necessary
Seager Co. Escala Sunshirt - Men's - Clothing
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you can't have an alaskan list without xtra tuffs
Xtratuf Legacy Salmon Sisters 15in Boot - Women's
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simply the best
Xtratuf Ankle 6in Deck Boot - Men's - Footwear
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they actually give you your first pair of 'tufs at birth
Xtratuf TUFS Rain Boot - Little Kids
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Nice to Haves

 
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Everyone gets one, otherwise mine is “borrowed just for a sec”
Petzl Tikkid Headlamp - Kids' - Hike & Camp
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Adult Headlamp - need for cooking and potty during the 4 hours the sun is down
Petzl Actik Core Headlamp - Hike & Camp
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more than a nice to have - must have for backcountry camping with kids
Garmin inReach Mini 2 - Hike & Camp
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I personally prefer these over Yeti because of the weight.  We have had no bear issues, but I wouldn't say they are bear proof
Igloo BMX Hard Coolers (25-72QT)
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This guy is a BEAST.  We have taken on a week long trip and it lasted the whole time for what we were doing (not a ton of electronic time but great to have)
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station
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Is this an essential? Essential for vibes!  You can charge them on your Jackery, but they last a couple of evenings for us
OGERY 32.8FT Rechargeable Camping String Lights
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Eat & Drink

 
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I have had mine since 2006 and bring it with us every single overnight and a lot of day trips - works exactly as advertised and you'll never need to buy another
Jetboil Zip 0.8L Fast Boil Stove 2025
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must have for your new jet boil
Jetboil Jetpower Fuel 100g (2-Pack)
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I'm a classic girly - we have had this stove forever and it's perfect for car camping or boat camping
Coleman Classic 3-Burner Propane Camping Stove
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ok, is this an unnecessary splurge? sure. but it makes me SO HAPPY to see these dishes out in the woods.  a classic.
Splatter 16 Piece Dinnerware Set
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easy clean up, tasty - great for backpacking or an emergency meal
Backpacker's Pantry Cuban Coconut Rice & Beans - 6 Count
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the all in one we take for backpacking vs car camping
Odoland 16pcs Camping Cookware Mess Kit
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