Field Journal
Warmest Winter Boots for Extreme Cold: VBX Max vs. Baffin, Kamik, LaCrosse, Muck and the Military Bunny Boot
An honest comparison of six extreme cold boots, with every competitor spec sourced from the brand that makes it.
Best Boots for Ice Fishing: A Technical Guide to Warm, Dry Feet on the Ice
Overflow, slush, and sweat are what make feet cold on the ice. What to look for in ice fishing boots, and how VBX keeps insulation dry all day.
Science of Keeping Feet Warm
Warm feet come down to one rule: keep heat in and keep moisture out of your insulation. Your body makes plenty of heat. Cold feet happen when that heat leaks...
What are Deck Boots?
A deck boot is a waterproof, pull-on boot with a slip-resistant sole, built to keep you upright and dry on wet, slick surfaces like boat decks, docks and icy driveways....
Deck Boots 101: The Complete Guide to Insulated, Non-Slip Boots for the Dock, the Deck & Everywhere Cold
Deck boots are short, fully waterproof rubber boots built to grip wet surfaces and pull on and off fast. They started on the working decks of fishing boats. In Alaska,...
From the Front Lines to the Last Frontier: A History of the Bunny Boot
It was 1974 and a cold, early March morning in Anchorage when Rod Perry discovered an issue with his gear. For many far northerners, the longtime musher and volunteer is...
Hot Tent Basecamp Setup: Stoves, Chairs, Stakes & Bear Fences
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
Arctic Oven makes two styles of hot tent: cabin and dome. Cabin models (the AO 8, 10, 12, 12x18 and 12x24) have steep walls and standing room, and scale from...
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...
