Dewalt Heated jacket, Alaska

[MJSailors]

     We went on an Alaskan cruise in late July several years ago. It was very warm then. We wore turtlenecks and jeans to go into Ketchikan,but quickly returned to the ship to change into t shirts as the temperatures were near 80 degrees.

     Pack a little bit of a number of things including t shirts, and shorts. As others have said,  outer clothing can consist of fleece  vest or jacket,a waterproof jacket, hat and gloves.

     Alaska is a beautiful place. I am wishing you a good cruise if in fact the cruise does happen in May 2021.

 

 

[bouhunter]

1 hour ago, TravelerThom said:

Actually SE Alaska has far milder winters than North Dakota. Average January low in Juneau is 27F, Anchorage 14F, Grand Forks ND minus 3F. Interior Alaska does get into serious negative numbers, but not coastal. If you are looking for arctic survival adventure there is not going to be any place to recharge those batteries, and when that battery powered toy breaks you will die. Use layers with attention to rain and water protection; you will be in the world’s largest temperate RAINforest. The best coat is not going to keep you warm if your legs and feet are wet and cold. 

OK so it's warmer than North Dakota 🙂   In either place that silly heated coat is a waste of money AND not the best option.   You make a good point, quality raingear is a better idea.

Edited September 28, 2020 by bouhunter

[Brich]

Did the Alaska cruise July 2019. Wore shorts the entire trip except when we were leaving Hubbard and heading for Seward. Tad chilly on the open water. At best I may have only used a sweatshirt. Maybe a bit cooler in May but this was my experience. 

[Tree_skier]

22 hours ago, Ashland said:

Don't overpack for Alaska...we made that mistake years ago on our first cruise there...now layers are best .

When we were in Alaska the most I wore was a windbreaker and a sweater.  It really depends on what sort of temperatures you are used to I would imagine.  When we went into the glacier people were dressed in arctic survival gear... We were laughing amongst ourselves at that time. Now I'm worried I might need to be one of them. My constitution for cold has been greatly diminished by living in California.

 

Staying dry is the key.

Edited September 28, 2020 by Tree_skier

[island lady]

Same thing as most seasoned Alaska visitors....don't over pack.  About the coldest time on a cruise was when we briefly visited the glacier, and you can always step inside to warm up.  Was the only time we needed gloves and hat.  

 

Spent most our time in fleece tops and jeans, with sneakers.  Rain/wind jacket were handy as well when needed...and yes, wore short sleeve shirts with shorts/capris.  Layers...layers.  

 

We just returned from Alaska doing a four week visit.  Packed light, never regretted it.  And we are from Florida.

 

Grilling fresh Halibut from our fishing charter in Homer last month...normal dress code...  😉 

 

 

 

 

Edited September 28, 2020 by island lady