I_m moving to Anchorage in August. What is the best brand of jacket to buy? And the best brand of boots?
If you really want a warm coat, buy what outdoors people buy (they actually NEED to stay warm):
Mountain Hardwear!!!
Outdoor Research
Arcteryx
Marmot
Patagonia (a little over-priced)
(North Face is over-priced and used to make good clothes, now its just all about fashion and prices.)
You will see a lot of people in Alaska with these brands on, and they will last for years.You won_t need them in August. Wait until October to make your puchases. In October is when we (qualified Alaska residents) get our oil money proceeds - Permanent Fund Dividends. Every store in the state has huge sales so you can get more for your money then and all stores will have plenty of winter gear in stock.
Anchorage is just like every other city in the lower 48 - too noisy, too much crime, too many people, fast foods, box stores, traffic, etc. Get out of the city as often as you can and experience the real Alaska.
Welcome to Alaska!I am one of the few people who have lived in every area of Alaska........ thanks to 7 tours of duty here and 10 years as an Advanced EMT doing bush and mountain rescue.
Alaska is as wide as Boston to LA and tall from Key West Florida to Chicago. It has five very distinct weather climates - what you need for living in SouthEast Alaska will not work in the Interior or North Slope. You very much need to tell us what part of Alaska you are moving to, and, I can tell you what to prepare for.
You can email me any questions.northface, colombia, basically anything that can take on cold, wind, and wettness. one of those coats that has the three options to it would be great. it all really depends on how much you are gonna be outside. if you are gonna be workin outside, then be smart and prepare for it all. if its just to get you to the car and back, then something like a nice down filled coat would be fine...unless its raining.North Face or Sorelnorth faces are high quality and popular but really expensive. try an online shopping site to get better deals.
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