Don’t Make This Alaska Cruise Packing Mistake in 2026!
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By day three, we had worn maybe a quarter of what we brought. The rest was all dead weight.
Some of the things we almost didn't pack ended up being the most important items of the entire trip.
You're not packing for one type of weather. You're packing for weather that can change multiple times in a single day.
If you take one thing from this video, let it be this. Bring a waterproof rain jacket with a hood.
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Alaska cruise packing list 2026: what to pack for an Alaska cruise, what to wear, what to skip, and the Alaska cruise essentials that actually matter. Packing for an Alaska cruise can be confusing because the weather changes constantly. You can be freezing on deck during glacier viewing, comfortable walking around port by lunch, and caught in cold rain by late afternoon. In this video, we break down what we actually used on our Alaska cruise, what we would leave at home next time, and how to pack smarter without overpacking. We cover Alaska cruise layers, waterproof rain gear, shoes, socks, binoculars, hand warmers, packing cubes, sleep masks, portable chargers, bug spray, and the items that are not worth taking up space in your suitcase. If you are planning an Alaska cruise in 2026, this packing guide will help you stay warm, dry, comfortable, and ready for glacier days, port days, excursions, and unpredictable Alaska weather. We also have an Amazon store linked below with some of the Alaska cruise gear we talk about in this video. Some links may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Use what you already have when you can — the goal is to help you pack smarter, not overpack. AMAZON STORE FRONT LINK HERE: https://www.amazon.com/shop/wanderinghewitts ALASKA PACKING LIST Click Here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V6qhNOcTB8jzp6V9qzmnKJTUBqPKILxZ/view?usp=sharing What is one thing you were really glad you packed for Alaska? Or one thing you wish you had left at home? Let us know in the comments! V I D E O S T O W A T C H N E X T 👉 Click HERE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYHnp2zo4PNeAluXu-Is5-HadVxfcCXr8 If you’ve enjoyed this video please give it a 👍 ! If you are new to our channel, please Subscribe and ring the notification 🔔 for all of our upcoming videos! Email us for any questions or Inquires: WanderingHewitts@gmail.com 📸 Follow Us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/wanderinghewitts Follow Us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/WanderingHewitts/ Support our Channel! https://venmo.com/u/wanderinghewitts Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:03 Alaska Packing Myths 01:56 What Types of Clothes Do You NEED? 05:39 Shoes and Boots 08:19 Gear to Pack for Alaska 11:35 What to Pack for your Cabin 12:40 What We Wished Someone Told US! 13:38 Your Thoughts! #AlaskaCruise #AlaskaCruisePacking #CruisePacking #AlaskaCruiseTips #WhatToPack #CruiseTips #AlaskaTravel #CruiseEssentials #WanderingHewitts