Moving to Alaska

[JRPate]

So I'm going to be going to Alaska to try and find work in the fishing industry. Most of my clothes are not fit for the type of weather they have up there. So what are some goods companies to get warm clothes from?

Thanks in advance.

 

[genericman]

Filson

 

[Crane's]

Yep Filson started their business outfitting the Klondike gold rushers.

SFFilson1 is the discount code to get an additional 15% off all our Filson stuff.

 

[robertorex]

+1. Kudos to you if you plan on living the stylish life there. Be an evangelist.

 

[Harrington]

Congratulations on the move. I grew up in the Northwest Territories in Canada, and it's a wild place to live. You're in for a hell of an adventure.

I'm moving back up there next month myself, so I've been doing the clothing re-fit also. I'll third the Filson recommendation, and also throw my support behind Patagonia and my low-budget standby, Mountain Equipment Co-Op. They're not as stylish, but they're not horrendously expensive and they'll keep you warm and dry. If you've got any specific questions about living up north, feel free to toss me a line and I'll help you how I can. One word of advice - waterproof boots. Get the biggest, baddest pair you can afford. Good luck.

 

[JRPate]

What company has the best water-proof boots?

 

[Mazda]

My father and grandfather's lesson from lives lived a fair amount outdoors was spend less, waterproof at home and throw away when neccessary.

To quote my father, "No boot is waterproof"

My dad swore by Hi-Tec many years ago but I have no idea what kind of product they put out now. It looks to be significantly cheaper by todays standards then it used to be. I remember him paying well over $100 for boots over 20 years ago and it looks like most of their stuff is now $60ish.

 

[dsbkoko]

I second Patagonia. Not always stylish, but high tech, environmentally and socially concious, as well as a return policy that can't be beat.

 

[otc]

A good dosing of sno-seal on a pair of leather boots

 

[Crane's]

Originally Posted by otc

A good dosing of sno-seal on a pair of leather boots

Yep that's what I do and it works pretty good.

 

[videocrew]

I don't know squat being from the South, but would these be a good boot choice? Seems waterproof(ish), snowproof, durable, and practical to me. I'm sure others know more than me on this topic though.

http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/sto...tn&cat4=502767

 

[texas_jack]

I spent a summer up there working onshore fish processing. Feel free to PM me any questions. Everyone up there wears these
http://www.xtratufboots.com/
The neoprene is warmer than oldschool rubber boots and they fit tight which is important when the water (or ice if you're in a plant) falls on you. Good thick socks and lots of them are important. Jeans and tshirts are what I wore but a water proof coat is good to have. I worked for Dragnet Fisheries in Dillingham but I don't think they exist anymore. It was hard ass work but I got to see Alaska and meet a lot of crazy people. Well worth it.

 

[KitAkira]

Get wool (anything): moisture wicking, warm and antimicrobial

 

[kusumek]

As someone who grew up in Alaska I speak from experience when I say Carhartt's rule Alaska working men.