Comments on: What Would You Take With You (survival Gear) On A Hiking Trip In The Alaskan Wilderness During The Winter?,?

By: fallings

fallings — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:19:06 +0000

J L D said it all , you can survive with all that, but i would also take a canvas 8×8 tarp , and a hi powered rifle .

By: capenafu

capenafu — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:58:13 +0000

I would take my herd of Beagles.

By: gimpalom

gimpalom — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:23:56 +0000

Wind resistant matches or lighter, blankets, satellite phone, high calorie energy bars, hunting rifle/pistol.

By: beavizar

beavizar — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:03:55 +0000

I spent three years near Fairbanks, Alaska. May I suggest that if you are considering any sort of hiking/camping in the interior during the winter months that you think again. This is not a place for an idle walk in January. Especially if you are not an EXPERIENCED, COLD weather camper. Do some research on the temperatures and other conditions before you even consider this activity. Honestly, I know that country, it can kill a well equipped hiker in a matter of minutes.
If you still want to go, there are a number of good books on arctic survival. Please read at least three of them and have every member of your party to read them as well.
I wish you good luck, regardless of your decision.

By: Flagbear

Flagbear — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:57:33 +0000

Hard question as Alaska has such varied terrain and conditions.
How long is your hiking trip?
Do you plan to camp?
As far as basic survival gear
1 emergency, thermal blanket per person
3 days food and water(or water producing supplies) per person
1 flare gun(min 5 flares), radio, signalling device per party
1 large tent, shelter per party
1 Basic first-aid kit per person
1 Emergency trauma kit(trained personnel) per party
1 light-weight rifle(.22cal survival) for survival hunting per party.
If travelling in bear country 1 Large caliber pistol or revolver.(.44 RemMag or greater) (consult your local gun-shop). 1 per party
DO NOT carry a fire-arm if illegal to do so.
For winter in Alaska everyone should have adequate cold weather gear.
Basic synthetic/wool long underwear.
Cotton traps moisture and makes you colder!
Always dress in layers to adjust your core temperture to conditions.
Change socks and moisture soaked garments daily.
Be prepared for weather conditions, check local forecasts before setting out, always consult locals(they live there).
Before setting out always have someone who will miss you or contact the authorities as soon as you are over-due!
Modern GPS equipment will help you but batteries and sattelites are fallible.
HAVE AND RELY ON PEOPLE YOU TRUST.

By: JLD

JLD — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:34:38 +0000

A British Army 1940 pattern Lee Enfield.303 rifle with plenty of ammunition, a medkit, food and flares (you never know when you’ll nede them)

By: Enigma®R

Enigma®R — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:38:13 +0000

A water bottle, flint and a pocket knife.