Alaska Wear : The Visitors Guide to Clothing and Gear

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Summary: And an Expert Shall Guide You
Review: As a lifelong Alaskan with my own fair share of experience in the Alaskan wild, and a bit more biasedly, as Tony's editor and friend, I can assure you this book offers you more information from an authority than you ever bargained for. Tony is a consummate outdoorsman and a fanatical detail man. The combination of these two qualities have enabled him to write this informative, practical book on travel to Alaska that is the only one of its kind. With a top quality travel agent and this book in hand, a trip to Alaska will be one of your life's highlights. Tony covers every article of clothing you will need along with every item of gear needed for any situation. He is an expert in the outdoor life of Alaska. Buy this book and be assured an expert shall guide you!

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Summary: Covers the climate of twenty-two favorite Alaskan cities
Review: In Alaska Wear: The Visitor's Guide To Clothing & Gear, 45-year Alaskan resident Tony Russ covers the climate of twenty-two favorite Alaskan cities, including a map of the climate patterns for the state during each month of the year. Russ provides practical, "user friendly" information on securing the best clothing, footwear, luggage, camping gear, and other necessities required to insure a successful, safe, and enjoyable visit. If you are planning a visit to the 49th state, first begin with a careful reading of Tony Russ' Alaska Wear!

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Summary: Covers the climate of twenty-two favorite Alaskan cities
Review: In Alaska Wear: The Visitor's Guide To Clothing & Gear, 45-year Alaskan resident Tony Russ covers the climate of twenty-two favorite Alaskan cities, including a map of the climate patterns for the state during each month of the year. Russ provides practical, "user friendly" information on securing the best clothing, footwear, luggage, camping gear, and other necessities required to insure a successful, safe, and enjoyable visit. If you are planning a visit to the 49th state, first begin with a careful reading of Tony Russ' Alaska Wear!

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Summary: Required Reading Before Visiting Alaska
Review: Since I'm planning on volunteering to work on the Iditarod Sled Dog Race in Alaska and also hope to take a side trip to Nome, the Alaska Wear book has become an extremely important resource. I find it packed with valuable information, both about weather and geographic conditions that you can expect in the varied locations in Alaska. I especially appreciate the reference to brand names to help in selection of the different items that I need to purchase to make my visit a comfortable one. Tony mentioned things that I would have never thought about, such as the luggage section. Since I'm planning on a short side trip to Nome I realize now that I need to take some type of smaller bag (soft side) to accomodate the baggage situation in smaller planes. I found the book easy to read and was very impressed with the quality and depth of information. I would think that this book be 'required' reading for all preparing for a visit to our 49th state.