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Summer Packing Guide

There’s nothing worse than taking a three-hour detour on your vacation to go to four different stores because you forgot your raincoat.

Or worse, having to skip an adventure entirely due to poor planning.

I’ve been there, and don’t want you to make the same mistakes.

I have a detailed summer packing guide with my personal recommendations. I’ve tried many products and brands over the years, and included my favorites, leaving out the unnecessary fluff. Having just a few essential items can really make a difference on your trip.

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Seward

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Homer

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Mat-Su Valley

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Katmai National Park

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Girdwood

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WHERE TO STAY

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From cabins to guest cottages to lodges to mansions, there are some really unique places to stay in Alaska. I wrote an article highlighting some of the coolest stays in Alaska.

When searching for places to stay, I recommend not only searching the main booking sites (booking.com, Airbnb, VRBO) but also doing a simple Google search.

Many places are not listed on main search sites, so be sure to search [place] + lodging or accommodations.

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