Then adjust as you go, peeling off an insulating layer or two, then putting it back on once you stop. If you're skiing, hiking, or otherwise active, dress so that you’re a little bit cold when standing around at the trailhead. Once clothing gets damp, it loses warmth, making you uncomfortable and chilly once you stop moving around. It’s overheating! If you find yourself wearing too many layers for conditions, you tend to grow hot and then start to perspire. The biggest threat to Alaska winter comfort during activities might not be shivering with chattering teeth. For extremely frigid days, fleece pants or heavy long underwear bottoms can be handy. Many Alaskans will like to wear a down or fleece vest to help warm the body core while leaving arms less encumbered. Packable down- or synthetic-filled sweater jackets also work well. A fleece or pile jacket on top is a great final touch.
If you're wearing lightweight inner bottom layers, the next layer should include mid-weight fleece or Capilene. In general, each insulating layer should be a little looser and heavier than the one beneath. Just be prepared to adjust the number of insulating layers to match the outside temperature and conditions with your activity level. Two (or more) thinner layers will be much warmer than a single heavier layer of similar bulk. Wearing several layers is the best way to trap heat close to your body. Wear a top and a bottom.Ī tip to guys: In windy or subzero conditions, consider wearing briefs or boxers reinforced with material that blocks the wind over the privates. Warehouse stores like Costco often offer these items for bargain prices. Absolutely no cotton! Some good buys are long underwear from SmartWool, Capilene 3 or 4 from Patagonia, or Under Armour ColdGear.
Wear a light- to mid-weight wool or synthetic base layer that fits snugly to your body. Just follow these five rules and use our packing list. It’s easy for anyone to stay warm and dry during a winter trip to Alaska. Alaskans have a proverb: There’s no such thing as cold weather-only cold clothing! So don’t be afraid of chilly or even frigid temperatures.
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