I'll check with my wife. (we will have our own bedroom; so, maybe...)

Also the Climate line of Striker Ice ice fishing gear has removable extra insulation for the both the parka and bibs.

I don't know that you can get new bunny boots, there is a company that is going to make them but is just in the testing stage right now. I believe all you can buy is military surplus. I've never worn them but had some of the black ones years ago. Warmest boots I've ever worn but not good walking boots.

We don't get the cold here that they do up there, but if you can handle wool next to your skin it is hard to beat woolies (wool union suit) for a warm under layer. It got down to -28 here this winter and several days of -20, thats about as cold as it ever gets down here, but I was comfortable in woolies, wool shirt, Filson wool Mackinaw Cruiser and Labonville winter fallers pants. And that was good for hiking, while on the snowmobile I wear a down coat over that, snowmobile gloves and fleece earwarmers under my wool packers hat.

A beard helps keep your face warm, but in really cold weather you will get a lot of ice build up on it from breathing.

I truly appreciate everyone's input!!

Well you have plenty of time to plan and save.

One thing I think of too, are the right suitcases to have your things in. After traveling a lot myself, I've honed down to some pretty good ways of organizing my things.

They have travel zip up small bags that fold in half, with a small coat hanger hook at the top, that hold all my things for easy bathroom use. They are wonderful for not taking up any space in a bathroom. Or a need for a shelf or medicine cabinet. Just hang the hook on top of anything, a door, or a towel hook, and I have my makeup, brushes, creams, shampoo and conditioner, toothbrush , everything, right there organized and tucked neatly in my small bag. That, in turn, Packs neatly in my suitcase. You never need to worry about taking up space again. On a trip such as yours, in a small group setting of travelers, these things are invaluable. Or even traveling alone, for me, this is a perfect setup.



A good safe suitcase would be in order too. Ive never owned a hard case, but got one finally. It is perfect to hold everything I want with nice storage room . It would be a checked bag , the size I have, but so worth it . A hard case also allows you to lock it with TSA combo locks if you want. I roll up my clothes , which makes no wrinkles and compacts better in the compartments.




Finally, I really like the hands-free backpacks. Got one of those with all kinds of pockets for laptop, etc., and special pockets that are on the back, up against you , that are inaccessible from the outside , when you have to have your wallet, money, keys, etc, off your person for the TSA checks.

You probably know a lot of these things , so apologies for the reminders. I just wished someone would have shared with me long ago so I wouldn't have gone so long in learning. It's just when your traveling methods are very compact and organized, you feel so good at living out of them along the way.

Lots of us up here wear FXR clothing. I have the ice pro pants and theyre the warmest ive ever used. Steger mukluks are also very warm in dry conditions but offer no effective waterproofing. Very warm though when paired with wool socks.

Thanks for all the great info...much appreciated!

bump!

what about specific brands of mittens?

Thanks!

Get a set of gauntlets made out of beaver or otter fur

Since I have moved into the senior citizen stage the cold all of a sudden effects like no other time in my life. With that make sure you get quality gear since you live in a warmer climate than the Arctic. If you will be doing a lot of viewing and not active it makes it more difficult to stay warm.
Used Beta bunny boots are okay but I have bought them and had trouble with vapor inside and cold feet before old age.
Layering as recommended previously is my system. Apocalypse parkas and pants for outer wear in my opinion is the best and local here. Your not coming here though.
Does the location you are going have any recommendations of clothing?
After spending every winter for over 50 years in the arctic on a snow machine trapping with the right gear it was the most awesome experience on my bucket list.

Alaska Gear Company is the company making new Bunny Boots. You can view then online.

I did buy a pair of these boots. My feet freeze even in our relatively mild winters here in PA, so I'll use them in deer season when it gets "cold" here. The upcoming trip was the spark to order them, but they'll get other use.

The new bunny boots look like they have a better sole, but I know the old ones are warm. They aren't $400 either

I get it.

but my last pair of pack boots lasted over thirty years. it's true that I don't live in the extreme cold, and I don't hunt near as hard as I used to. these should last me 50 years.

I'm not saying I won't try the new bunny boots, but probably not the year they came out, I'll wait. I like pac boots too, I wear corked ones at work in the winter

When I began para-motoring in the the winter with my trike I immediately knew I would be out of my comfort zone. I have faired well in the cold but I wanted to enjoy my ride and not worry about the cold hampering my experience. I went for heated clothing. Something tight to the skin and not a combination of insulation and heat.
I settled on heated gloves as I would be hanging them out in the cold holding lines a lot and a heated top to keep my core warm. I have come to thoroughly love using it when I know I would be experiencing cold and little excursion. Not cheap but if it is something you think you can use beyond your north slope experience it would be a good investment.
This is the top I have. I would recommend at least two batteries. I have never regretted its purchase. This is quality clothing.
https://www.warmnsafe.com/collectio...s/mens-baselayer-heated-neck-long-sleeve

getting towards crunch time...looking to re-visit this topic.

anyone use triple F.A.T. Goose parkas?

what would you recommend for parkas?

TRULY appreciate y'all's input!

Gont forget to pack the ermineskin Spuganaggen

I just got a set of the refrigiwear polarforce -40 bibs. Was out all day yesterday in -15 to -30 on a snowmachine and was comfortably warm. My brother got the -60 bibs and he was toasty.

Arctic insulated Carhartt bibs (the newer black ones, they're called "Yukon gear" or something dumb) and I vary my under layers and jacket situation based on the temps expected. The only time I've spent on the slope was in a D-10, so my jacket and bunny boots were just a long for the ride in case my dozer broke down and nobody was around for me to get inside a truck. The mittens and the boots/socks are the most important in my eyes, as fingers and toes get frost bitten fast. I just use a watch cap for a hat, I want a fur hat one of these days but I also run really hot, so even in -40 once I start moving around I find myself ditching layers