Field Journal
Arctic Oven Nunatak Apex: An Elite Hot Tent Basecamp
Our team recently embarked on an unforgettable journey into the Maclaren River Valley, a pristine wilderness nestled off the Denali Highway in interior Alaska. To keep our expedition comfortable, we...
Alaska Turkey Bomb
Growing up in the remote bush of Skwentna, Alaska, Esther Sanderlin learned early that life in the wilderness came with challenges. With no road access and limited resources, families like...
Matt Williams - Bush Pilot Profile
Alaska's geography is one of extremes. With over 665,000 square miles, Alaska is larger than Texas, California, and Montana combined. Even with this vast swath of land, the "49th State"...
Freight Hauling in the Far North
Conquer Rugged Winter Terrain with Alaska Gear Company's UHMW Freight Hauling Sleds For over 25 years, Alaskans have relied on Alaska Gear Company's handcrafted UHMW freight hauling sleds to move...
Arctic Oven Hot Tent Comparison Guide
Which Arctic Oven Hot Tent is Right for You? Choosing Between Cabin, Dome, and Tension Tent Styles When you're heading into the deep cold—whether it’s the Alaskan interior or high-altitude...
Hot Tent Buyers Guide
In deep winter, shelter isn’t just about staying dry—it’s about survival and recovery. After a long day breaking trail, hauling gear, or glassing ridgelines, the ability to step inside a...
Foraging Wild Fiddleheads: Spring Harvesting In Alaska
Daylight lasts a little longer each day, the grass grows a little bit taller and the trees become a little bit greener. It’s springtime in the Last Frontier, and Alaskans...
Dipnetting in Alaska: A Tradition of Salmon, Family, and Self-Reliance
Each summer, thousands of Alaskans gather along the state's salmon-filled rivers—not with fishing rods or commercial boats, but with large welded nets and anticipation, hoping to hit the run right. This...
The Waterproof Winter Boots You Didn’t Know You Needed
It starts the same way every winter: the snow looks magical until five minutes later, your socks are soaked, your toes are freezing, and your once-stylish boots look like they...
Following the Iditarod: Chasing the Last Great Race into Alaska’s Wild
Every March, Alaska comes alive with one of the most demanding endurance events on earth: the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Nearly 1,000 miles of wilderness separate the start line from...
Developing the Warmest Winter Boot
The Challenge of True Warmth Everyone knows the feeling. You’re out chasing an adventure. Maybe you’re hauling firewood, cheering from frozen bleachers, or trekking across a snow-packed trail. You’ve layered...
