Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve Packing List Tips by richie ...

Luggage And Bags: You will need some dry bags for your most important items, but generally you put your stuff in heavy plastic garbage bags and then in duffel bags. You can get more in the kayak like this and the duffel bags keep the plastic ones from breaking.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: You will need rain gear and rubber boots. I generally found myself most comfortable in just the rain pants with nothing but underwear. It was a bit clammy at first but once you got paddling, it was warm enough and you didn't sweat up your long underwear. I did wear a long underwear top under the rain coat. As soon as I got to shore, I'd take it off and switch into long underewear and fleece, letting the rain gear dry inside out which took no time at all.

Toiletries & Medical Supplies: Insect repellent, lip balm, and surprisingly sunscreen. It might not be sunny that much but when it is, you'll be outside all day.

Photo Equipment: Wide angle for the glacier and 300 zoom for wildlife.

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: A good waterproof tent is essential. I like one with a screened area under the fly for times when all you need is a haven from the mozzies.

Miscellaneous: A big tarp comes in very handy. You can use it to sit on and under in rainy periods. You can cover the kayak to keep rain from getting inside when you're not in it. Best of all, when you're packing, you can put everything on it for a photo. ;-)

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