Alaska cold weather survival kit

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by tcwestby, Nov 27, 2017.

  1. RD97

    RD97 Bobtail Member

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    Mountain climbers go by the motto "Cotton Kills" when choosing clothing for cold weather. The reason being that when it gets wet, it loses all of its insulating value. Wool, however, will still keep you warm, as will most synthetics.
     
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  3. Jazz1

    Jazz1 Road Train Member

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    I have carried alcohol burner forever and the rest of my cold weather gear. I have a German army sleeping bag that has sleeves and hoods attached and a horizontal zipper at knees so you can walk around wearing sleeping bag. I’ve used in -55
     
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  4. Oldironfan

    Oldironfan Road Train Member

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    A cornish heater in case all else fails. And a shovel and hatchet, and matches. If you need to leave truck you will need to make shelter. Dried food lasts a long time, and is light.
     
  5. Jazz1

    Jazz1 Road Train Member

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    and snow snake anti venom serum. DOT have it and its free for the asking. If they say no to your request be adamant. They dont like to hand it out to out of state folks.
     
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  6. Blackshack46

    Blackshack46 Road Train Member

    Oh yeah, one bite from this monster and you are frozen stiff.
     
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  7. Dick Danger

    Dick Danger Medium Load Member

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    Stop at Feathered Friends and buy one of everything they sell. Then walk across the street to REI and look down your nose at all those libtards in their spandex and dreads buying inferior gear.
     
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  8. tcwestby

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    How about communications. Ive been in some areas of the alcan. With no cell servive. I know in Vanada they use UHF as opposed to CB for distance bit how abour ast phones.
    This comesxup necausexa couple of buddy's broke down last week and their lottle heater did nothing to keep the cab warm in -10
     
  9. IH Truck Guy

    IH Truck Guy Road Train Member

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  11. not4hire

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    It's "Canada" and "VHF". UHF will just get you TV channels no one watches.

    Although it was a funny movie.
     
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