Fengsters Posted August 7, 2014 #1 Share Posted August 7, 2014 We are going to Alaska next week, yeah!, and are wondering what sort of things to look for to remember our trip. What has been the best or most useful item you've picked up in your Alaskan travels? We will be in Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr green Posted August 7, 2014 #2 Share Posted August 7, 2014 An Ulu, made in Alaska. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marysb Posted August 7, 2014 #3 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Absolutely an ulu knife. We use ours all the time. Great for chopping, cutting meat and even for cutting pizza. Get the wooden bowl and the sharpener. .... And I agree with Mr Green....don't get a cheapie made in China. I also like the ivory jewellery made from fossilized mammoth tusk. These are usually made by local artisans. Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearbait Posted August 8, 2014 #4 Share Posted August 8, 2014 A made in Alaska ulu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherryf Posted August 8, 2014 #5 Share Posted August 8, 2014 It sounds simple, but I bought a cute coffee mug and took it to work. That way, even on the worst of days, I can look at it and dream of Alaska. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illyria Posted August 8, 2014 #6 Share Posted August 8, 2014 We don't use our Ulu knife as much, but it's still nice to have. I also have a jade pendant that I bought on an Alaskan cruise and wear all the time, but technically I didn't buy it in Alaska, I bought it in Victoria BC :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smeecanada Posted August 8, 2014 #7 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Glacier Silt Soap from Juneau. I hadn't heard of this place until our last Alaska cruise - our tablemates mentioned that they were going to get some when we stopped in Juneau. We happen to go past the shack and I picked up a few bars (I like the original best). It is AWESOME. I love the soap and the smell. Last year - I even asked my friend to pick up some more for me when she went. It's in a little shack on the same side at the cruise ships. In between the Mt. Roberts Tram and the Library. You won't be disappointed and it's made in Alaska - you can't get much better than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiecookie Posted August 8, 2014 #8 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Sorry to sound ignorant but what is a Ulu knife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illyria Posted August 8, 2014 #9 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Sorry to sound ignorant but what is a Ulu knife. Shaped knife that native tribes had used for centuries: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiecookie Posted August 8, 2014 #10 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Shaped knife that native tribes had used for centuries: That's for the pic, think this might be a gift for myself as I'm a chef lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whimsy7 Posted August 8, 2014 #11 Share Posted August 8, 2014 do consider the ulu knife that comes in a set with a chopping board that has a slight bowl shape depression in it. (this is probably a made in china cheapie....) was worth checking out those discount booklets (given out at immigration or can be picked up at the visitors centres). we found that Ketchikan was slightly better for shopping (compared to Juneau) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherryf Posted August 8, 2014 #12 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Glacier Silt Soap from Juneau. I hadn't heard of this place until our last Alaska cruise - our tablemates mentioned that they were going to get some when we stopped in Juneau. We happen to go past the shack and I picked up a few bars (I like the original best). It is AWESOME. I love the soap and the smell. Last year - I even asked my friend to pick up some more for me when she went. It's in a little shack on the same side at the cruise ships. In between the Mt. Roberts Tram and the Library. You won't be disappointed and it's made in Alaska - you can't get much better than that. Oh yes, how could I forget that! I buy some every year. I also love the original, and the lemon, and another that comes in a red bag and is slightly spicy. I was afraid I wouldn't have time to get any this year, since we were on a tight schedule for our whale watch tour. Luckily we were able to get off the ship a little earlier than expected and walked briskly into town from the AJ Dock, and got to town with enough time to spare. I love using it in the middle of the winter and thinking about Alaska! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlyOldLady Posted August 8, 2014 #13 Share Posted August 8, 2014 chocolate covered Oreo's from Ketchikan Candy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutuwahineLV Posted August 8, 2014 #14 Share Posted August 8, 2014 I'll chime in and say Ulu as well... just remember however to make sure it's in your packed luggage when you head home, and not in your carryon:rolleyes: We had a small luggage adventure at the Anchorage airport, because we were traveling with carryon only. While we didn't forget we bought the Ulu, we never stopped to 'remember' that it wouldn't be allowed through security. The tsa people acted like we were deliberately trying to sneak it past them..... which we weren't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAOk1945 Posted August 8, 2014 #15 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Refrigerator magnets. :D My wife buys one or two from each port on every cruise. They are a nice daily reminder of the awesome experiences we've had while cruising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potstech Posted August 8, 2014 #16 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Planning on another trip to Alaska and one of the reasons is to get a Ulu knife. Would be great for use in skinning deer in a month or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sprint180 Posted August 8, 2014 #17 Share Posted August 8, 2014 smashed penny, doesn't take up any room and it only costs $.51 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1153rsmith Posted August 8, 2014 #18 Share Posted August 8, 2014 I know you can't carry on a Ulu knife onto a plane, but what about getting it on the ship? We had a WOODEN machetti taken from us at St. Marteen one year and it had a wooden blade on it. My travel agent said Princess allows knives only up to 7 cm. I know that knife is larger than that. Anyone had issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gardyloo Posted August 8, 2014 #19 Share Posted August 8, 2014 A walrus oosik for self defense. All your friends will be envious. Of the walrus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandbob Posted August 8, 2014 #20 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Refrigerator magnets. :D My wife buys one or two from each port on every cruise. They are a nice daily reminder of the awesome experiences we've had while cruising. We do magnets also. Our refrigerator door is 30" tall by 34" wide and it is covered with magnet momentos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudiaB Posted August 8, 2014 #21 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Most people I know just ship them back. Many of the stores ship them. My favorite Alaskan souvenirs aren't Alaskan at all. I'm kind of "over" souvenirs, you know? I no longer buy the tees and sweats and shirts with the name of where I went on vacation. I bought some Polish pottery at a store in Juneau about two blocks down from where the ship docked. The last two times we were there I bought two pieces each time. I love it. I used to buy Christmas ornaments when we traveled. Or for other people as a little thank you for house-sitting or taking in our mail or watering the plants, that kind of thing. Anything big and bulky though, I have shipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherryf Posted August 8, 2014 #22 Share Posted August 8, 2014 I had no trouble getting onto a Princess ship with an Ulu. I've also carried on a pocket knife that I bought as a gift for my son. This year, my son's friend bought a nice, sheathed knife and had to turn it in when we got back on the ship. They gave him a receipt for it. When we disembarked at the end of the cruise, as soon as he scanned his card getting off, he was directed over to a crew member who took the receipt and returned the knife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleckle Posted August 8, 2014 #23 Share Posted August 8, 2014 A baby nine months later. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olemissreb Posted August 8, 2014 #24 Share Posted August 8, 2014 We've started getting Christmas ornaments to remind us of our cruises with our kids. I just love seeing the smiles on their faces as they hang the ornament on the tree and hearing some of their memories from that cruise as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marysb Posted August 8, 2014 #25 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Most people I know just ship them back. Many of the stores ship them. My favorite Alaskan souvenirs aren't Alaskan at all. I'm kind of "over" souvenirs, you know? I no longer buy the tees and sweats and shirts with the name of where I went on vacation. I bought some Polish pottery at a store in Juneau about two blocks down from where the ship docked. The last two times we were there I bought two pieces each time ped. It was probably Russian not Polish. There are lots of Russian souvenir s as Alaska was originally settled by the Russians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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