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Essential tools that will keep you alive in the Alaskan Wilderness
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items A collection of the most reliable and essential tools that are necessary for exploring and living in Alaska.
This is the best replaceable scalpel blade style knife for any hunter. I never go into the field without it!
Knives | REI Co-op
Hands down the best rechargeable head lamp that I have ever used. Long dark nights in Alaska require only the best.
Fenix LED Headlamps | REI Co-op
Every Alaskan owns at least 1 pair of Xtratuf's! There is no other waterproof boot on the market that can compare to Tuf's!
XTRATUF
This boot is the only boot that I will wear when I work in the Arctic. Alaska Gear company recently redesigned these boots and they are also one of my customers! I wish they had better traction, but I always use ice cleats with them.
VBX Bunny Boot - Alaska Gear Company
The Halulite Dualist cook set is my favorite camp set. It is lightweight and exactly what I need when out on the trail.
Campfire Cookware and Cookware Sets | GSI Outdoors
I absolutely love these ready to eat meals. Just add boiled water and wait 5 minutes. Some of them are even better than my own cooking!
Mountain House Meals - Freeze Dried Entrees
Having a lightweight 15" are that has a hammer on the back of the head is my second most used tool out in the wilderness. This Gerber axe fits perfectly in my pack and is comfortable in my hands.
Gerber Axes and Hatchets | REI Co-op
Making sure to have a medical kit that meets all of the possible needs for any emergency can mean getting out of a bad situation...or not. Always check to see if I need to refill before I head out.
Outdoor Medical First Aid Kits
These towellets are the best thing since sliced bread! They are tiny and you just add a little bit of water and then you have a papertowel that is durable but smooth enough to wipe your...(fill in the blank).
Adventure Ready Compressed Towelettes Refill - Package of 20
These are a life saver. You don't need to carry water with you and they can be used for an insane amount of water before you need to replace the cartridge. Worth their weight in gold!
Shop Lifestraw Products at Road Runner Sports
This is by far the single most important thing to have out in any wilderness. Not only is it a compass, emergency beacon, and satellite navigation tool, but the wife can use it as a low-jack for the hubby that thinks he can sense direction but get lo...
inReach® Satellite Communicators | Messengers - Garmin
This brand is highly regarded by every hunter. It does cost a bit more than other brands but the value is noticeable. Top quality for all of their gear.
Waterproof Hunting Dry Bags - KUIU
This makes the difference between getting through the night versus enjoying an arctic camping trip! Love the ability to have a fireplace inside of your tent that you can cook on.
Arctic Oven Hot Tents - Alaska Gear Company
I use ropes so much when I go out camping, hunting, and exploring. Very versatile. Just make sure that you get Climbing rope rated for over your weight.
Millennium SafeLink Treestand Climbing Rope - Cabela's
Having wire in your bag is so important. You can build things, use it as a fastener, trap animals in emergency situations, the list goes on. Extremely important survival tool.
Minnesota Trapline Trap and Snare Wire - Cabela's
Tea light candles are a cheap easy addition to any survival bag. Quick and easy light source. Also, you can light the candle as a base to start an emergency fire.
Caframo JOI Tea Light Candles | Cabela's
These are a great tool to have for survival or even for a quick camping trip. Hand powered chainsaw means you don't need gas or oil. No need to bring a huge chainsaw or break your back hacking away at a tree for so long that you don't have the energy...
HME 36" Pocket Chainsaw - Cabela's
These can literally save your life. They reflect your body heat back at you. You can use them for lining your shelter to reflect heat from your fire as well.
Space Blankets - Walmart