Moving to Alaska

[Beef]

Wife and I landed jobs on the Kenai Peninsula. I’ve done a lot of research into the drive etc. However a big question I have is, are there any things I should buy down here to take with us before moving up? What are some things you wish you brought with you or purchased in the lower 48 before moving? Gear wise etc?

I’ve got most of everything I can think of but this can apply to non hunting items as well. I’ll be pulling an 8x12 trailer so will have a decent amount of room to bring stuff up with.

 

[Johnboy041586]

Ammo

 

[Beef]

Got lots of that thankfully, but can always get some more lol.

 

[Marbles]

Ammo, primers, powder. Don't put it in your trailer though if driving through Canada rather than taking the ferry, it will have to be shipped.

Lithium batters for your tools if you can find a good deal, they are not supposed to be air cargo, so pretty much stuck paying local prices.

Really though, the Kenai is well populated so you can find a lot without even going to Anchorage. Basically hazmat that is not common as it is hard to ship, if you have to order it in the lower 48, it will probably not be reasonably available in AK.

 

[SonnyDay]

Freshly packed trailer bearings!

 

[Beef]

Ammo, primers, powder. Don't put it in your trailer though if driving through Canada rather than taking the ferry, it will have to be shipped.

Lithium batters for your tools if you can find a good deal, they are not supposed to be air cargo, so pretty much stuck paying local prices.

Really though, the Kenai is well populated so you can find a lot without even going to Anchorage. Basically hazmat that is not common as it is hard to ship, if you have to order it in the lower 48, it will probably not be reasonably available in AK.

I’m pretty sure I can bring ammo through Alaska up to 50,000 rounds as long as I declare it. Not sure about the powder and primers though. But I haven’t been able to find large rifle primers locally since covid anyways.

 

[ddavis_1313]

Just curious, where are you moving from? What will you and your wife be doing for jobs there?

I only ask bc I want to do the same…


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[Beef]

Just curious, where are you moving from? What will you and your wife be doing for jobs there?

I only ask bc I want to do the same…


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We’re both medical. Loooots of jobs in Alaska if you’re a nurse/respiratory therapist/doctor etc

Moving from Colorado. Although I’ve lived just about everywhere since graduating as I’ve been a medical traveler the last 4 years.

My wife was pretty on board after watching a bunch of hunting and fishing videos lol. But we’ve also lived in the dakotas during winter time so that’s a pretty good comparison to winters in KP from my research and talking with the director that hired us.

 

[AKBC]

We have everything you need up here, usually at the same or only slightly higher cost.

Popular items to bring up are trucks, trailers, and women. Sounds like you have those covered lol.

 

[Beef]

We have everything you need up here, usually at the same or only slightly higher cost.

Popular items to bring up are trucks, trailers, and women. Sounds like you have those covered lol.

Sounds like I have all the important things in that case

 

[ddavis_1313]

We’re both medical. Loooots of jobs in Alaska if you’re a nurse/respiratory therapist/doctor etc

Moving from Colorado. Although I’ve lived just about everywhere since graduating as I’ve been a medical traveler the last 4 years.

My wife was pretty on board after watching a bunch of hunting and fishing videos lol. But we’ve also lived in the dakotas during winter time so that’s a pretty good comparison to winters in KP from my research and talking with the director that hired us.

I used to be in medical several years ago. Not anymore.


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