Whether its hunting, fishing, or bear viewing, Stacey Simmons is packed and ready for any Kodiak adventure.
Gear Editor Bjorn Dihle spends a lot of time in remote areas, so he reviewed the only satellite phone that gets decent service in Alaska.
Steve Kurian, a Bristol Bay fisherman and the co-owner of Wild for Salmon and Pride of Bristol Bay, shares the gear he uses on the water.
Gear editor Bjorn Dihle recommends a paid of chest waders for any fishermen, boat enthusiast, or general Alaska wanderer.
Libby Libbey is a wildlife photographer with a passion for working with moose and loons. See the gear she uses in the field.
Shockproof and waterproof, these binoculars are made for heavy field use. They also do well in low light and are durable.
Luc Mehl is a renowned adventurer with a deep love of wild country. A few of his expeditions include a traverse of the Brooks Range, traveling from Juneau to Mount Iliamna, and climbing North America’s three tallest mountains—all done by bike, ski, and packraft.
Bjorn Dihle highly recommend this pack for outdoorsy parents or people who want to get a good baby gift for a parent-to-be who loves the woods and mountains.
Wildlife videographer Erin Ranney, who has filmed programs for BBC, PBS, National Geographic, and more, shares what she packs.