Alaska Late August/Early September: What to wear?

[BroncosFan2010]

I am from Michigan, so am used to cool/cold weather. I am starting to think about what to "collect" for packing for Alaska. I have heard that it will probably be in the 50-60's while we are there. I would like to hear from experienced Alaskan cruisers: More sweaters, jackets, jeans, ect?

 

I have only done Caribbean cruises before, so this is NEW territory for me!

What MUST I pack, and what should I leave home?

 

Thanks!

[CowPrincess]

MUST-HAVE: A rainproof hooded jacket. A fleecy. Good warm socks (not cotton) though you may not need them, they don't take much room.

 

Think in layers, layers, layers. On a typical chilly day on the AK cruise, I wear a long sleeved t shirt, a fleecy, and a rainproof hooded jacket, so I can remove, replace, reorganize my clothing as needed.

 

At the time you're going, a nice item to have would be convertible pants -- where the bottoms zip off to turn the pants into shorts.

[GORDONCHICK]

Think layers instead of typical bulky winter clothing like heavy sweaters. Also, waterproof footwear (not rain resistant).