Thanks! Seeing Alaska and spending proper quality time on that visit is on my bucket list. Your advice dispelled a number of wrong ideas, misconceptions and out dated ideas I had about it.

Well done. Thank you for sharing. Buen Camino.

As Canadians, my wife and I have been to Alaska twice! The first time was 35 years ago, where we drove up the Dempster highway to Inuvik, then headed south for our first time in Alaska, of which we spent several weeks. Back then, at Whittier Alaska, you could drive up onto a railcar, which took you through the tunnel (now you can drive through it yourself!) where a ferry was awaiting us, to take us down to Valdez! Just out of Valdez, prior to getting there the ferry slowed at what I believe is the 'Columbia Glacier' where we saw chunks the size of a house fall into the ocean! There are many glaciers in the Valdez area of course. Our second trip was 3 years ago, during the summer months, of which we travelled with another couple who had their own RV as well. We boondocked together often, and after a trip in to Chena Hot Springs (definitely worth seeing) we camped alongside a small river, right on the creek-side itself. I won't get into all the sites, as we hit pretty well all the highlight regions of Alaska for the most part, and as mentioned, take as much time as you can, as the people are wonderful and the social aspect of the trip is worthy in itself! These previous trips where with smaller units, where we now have a diesel pusher motorhome, so getting to the 'outer portions of the state' won't be as easy, but we still look forward to our next trip to Alaska, as you truly cannot get 'enough' of it, after you return home and recollect the good times you had there, as well as the scenery and wildlife. On our trip 35 years ago, we had the opportunity to drive all the way in along the Denali ourselves, and even stayed at the 'end of the road' where the next day on our way out, the wildlife was immense! We saw Grizzlies chasing one another up and down the hills right in front of us, moose, fox and many many Caribou, some with HUGES antlers! It's definitely a trip one should do more than once folks!

We were there for 10 weeks in the summer of 2019 and feel like we just scratched the surface. We loved every minute, even though we broke an axle coming down into Chicken from the Top of the World Hwy. We are planning to return in summer of 2022.

Surprised I had not found this channel before. Lived in Alaska (Eielson USAF) for 3.5 years 79 through 83. Returned with the family for 2 weeks in a rented Motorhome in 99 and 11, and did a surf and turf in 07. All three trips 2 weeks long. Simply love it there and your advice is very sound. I have my own Motorhome now and plan to retire the end of 2021, so thinking about taking a much longer trip in the next few years.

Love Alaska! Fished in Whittier, flew to Kotzebue and spent 10 days in the Brooks range. One of the most spectacular places on earth. I will return!

Just stumbled on your channel…. Fantastic help . We are very experienced overland traveler’s in Australia but no idea about Alaska so will be checking out all your videos. Thankyou… oh yes love the free camping only way to go👍

thanks for all of the tips! I'm targeting Summer 2020 for my first trip to Alaska, and starting to plan highlights now.

Ty for sharing… ❤️ the channel… binge watching 🤗

Heading to Alaska this year. This is one of the best / straight forward UKposts videos I've seen. Thank you.

I found it safer sleeping on the side of the road in Alaska then I did in the lower 48 and that also stands for the Alcan also never had a worry

Been watching you guys now for several years and this is one of your best videos ever! Bookmarked it in my Alaska folder amd from a trustworthy and knowledgeable source:)

Great video.. my husband and I want to visit when we can get vacation time after this deployment.. we love the beautiful country.. it looks amazing plus your advice is sound!

We wanted to meet you this year, due to this pandemic it put a stop to it. I am too from Alaska and yes being from Alaska is different from a visitor.. raised as a child from 1979 .. it's the last frontier... maybe next year.. thanks for sharing

Hey guys, great video as always! In September of 2018 we flew to Anchorage and rented a 22 foot class C, we spent a week on the Kenai Peninsula. Seward was great! Loved Homer, and our last night was spent on the shores of Skilak Lake. We couldn't have asked for better weather, I really didn't want to leave! Alaska is truly a special place.

Thank you! We have a trip planned for 2022. Until then we have some great places to visit in the lower 48.

Great video. I lived in Alaska years ago. 1976 - 1978 at Fort Greely (Delta Junction). I loved your list. We drove up to Alaska from Tennessee in 2017 and are coming back in 2020 so your list will help. We would love to meet y’all if you are around then.

Respected take on it! Thank you.

Barndoor Halibut is my husband's dream goal. We plan to come up from Maryland just for that purpose 🤗

Thanks neighbour for the last one...as a Canuck much appreciated! I plan to travel to Alaska, Yukon, Nunavit May-Sep 2020!Hope I get to meet you guys💛🇺🇸

We loved our trip to Alaska we loved the Alcan. And the dalton highway we took 3 months there we would move there but our parents are older and can’t leave Florida. Can’t wait to head back in few years without our youngest kids. Love your videos we camped in Seward.

Very helpful information, thanks! 😅

Hi Guys its good to see you both and your staying safe and well nice video

Watched again - leaving in 7 days! Alway gleaning something from these videos!!

Great videos Thant you👏💯

Great Video as usual you two!!!

Thank you ...I plan on leaving Savannah ga May 1 2020 and heading to Alaska...God Bless

great great great video I have done everything you said lol only thing we planned is gas, dump, and boondocking but we will be there for a month would love to meet you if you are there we will be there in August and September take care

surprising Canada was a great surprise on our trip ot AK. We love AK advantages, thanks Ben and Rebecca. We loved Seward

Great video guys! hope to meet yall soon!

My father and I went to Alaska during mid summer of 1993. We flew there and rented a SUV. That was the first mistake, we didn't need a SUV the roads were so good. I did the schedules for the trip and here I was smart. Everywhere we headed I arrived one day ahead in order to rest up. We brought along fishing rods but because of combat fishing we gave up fishing. The weather was something I remember. It would start to rain and a minute later the sun was out. I liked the weather and believe it or not bugs were not a problem while we were there and locals themselves said the lack of bugs was a blessing. As for the rental SUV, the windshield cracked from road rocks but practically everybody else up there had a cracked windshield.

Nice couple; even though i DID kid y'all...just HAD to; guess it was some sort of "Texas thing"... Your synopsis of all things Alaska was helpful!! (Especially the prts about The Alaskan RR, and the comments regarding Canada: those comments were "spot-on"--- 😃🙃👣 Again, THANKS for a VERY GOOD review!!

Good list! But you missed the Alaska Marine Highway System.

Ya got me hooked! Excellent videography and interlaced drone footage. Practical knowledge shared with inviting visuals. We're following!

We did it last year from Maryland. Enjoyed Canada also!

I live in the uk and I am extremely jealous of your lifestyle

Awesome video, thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. Where is this beautiful beach at 9:45? Hello from Switzerland

At this point you are my guide post. I wish to become Alaska

Good info I'm leaving montanay in about a week driving an older well keptvlowvmiage motor home to my nephew he bought it and is paying expesrsvtobget it there it's been worked on extensively to make the trip my angzyety is prob my biggest issuie

Excellent, thorough info. I’ll be watching this video several times. Would you recommend changing factory tires to a more durable tire like Lynn & Owen did? Just bought a Ford Transit Van. Gonna do this very soon. Coming up from Georgia. I’m a licensed gun owner? Does that qualify me through Canada or is it more complicated? Where was that beach you were motoring down on the video? Do you still do charters? Would love to catch some of those incredible Halibut 😲😊. Yum. Thank you for this video.

hi guys, we have been following/listening to your videos…we are coming! Summer 2023, Alaska here we are! Now, big question for you: safe? Boondocking as well? And what about August? Too late? We are planning Denali for 5😂 days, mid august, and then we are traveling slowly out…mid September. Glad I found this new video! Thanks for all the tips :-) Remi, the silly 🇨🇦 rver…

Hello there. Great vlog!! I drove to Fairbanks last year 2019 in a pickup with my 2 dogs, this year planning to drive again solo w/dogs...with a 30' RV pull trailer and I'm a bit apprehensive about finding pull through gas stations and getting through Canada self-contained. Any advice for me greatly appreciated. 😬

Awesome video. Can an Alaska road-trip be done from the lower 48 with a regular passenger car?

I hope to travel to Alaska from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Starting in June and taking two months to see as much as we can. Traveling with four other couples with various rigs. We hope Covid will be under control by then. The plan is to do a big loop up to Fairbanks down to Anchorage and then back into Canada. Many stops along the way! Any tips are Welcome.

I’ll be up there next summer and stay until October. I’ll be in an overland rig, so pretty compact. BTW, which MyMedic pack do you carry along? You have a 12v freezer but would you recommend I have my catch seal wrapped and flash frozen, before packing it in my freezer.

@outliers overland - this is what i am afraid of. If i visit Alaska i would not want to leave

Hmmmm....I recognize lots of shots in & around one of our favorite campgrounds, Deep Creek Recreation area. Been to Alaska 4 times & agree with so many points. The North is NOT the dark side of the moon. The roads are worse in the lower 48. People try to do what should be a 3 month trip in 3 weeks mid US rtn. People have no idea how big & how scenic Canada is. What is a shot with a handgun going to do to a bear. It will make him very angry, that is what.

Biggest mistakes: 1) Not coming to Alaska (duh). 2) Giving into fears - what might happen to your rig over 5,000 miles or being in remote places without cellphone service? 3) Forgetting Alaska is more than a destination. Experience it - it's the last frontier. 4) Over planning your trip. You do not need to map out every detail of your journey. 5) Trying to do too much when you're short of a time. 6) Not spending enough time in Alaska - get there early and stay as long as possible. 7) Leaving too late - winter comes in October and you can get stuck in a snow storm. 8) Hang out in Alaska in September if you can. 9) Don't listen to the wrong people about advice on coming to Alaska. When in doubt, seek multiple opinions. 10) Use these videos as a guide. 11) Embrace Boondocking (free camping). It's just you and nature. 12) If possible, don't bring a giant rig. You can get off on dirt roads with a smaller RV. 12) If you take the RV caravan tours from the lower 48 to Alaska, you are missing out on adventure. 13) You must carry a first aid kit. Healthcare facilities are sparse. 14) Make sure all adults know how to drive the RV. Be prepared. 15) Not bringing enough tools and maintenance items for your rig can be problematic. Tires: You don't need two spares (until you do!). 16) You will want to consider bringing a rifle for bear protection. Alaska is firearm friendly. 17) Firearms are also for people protection. 18) Spending too much time in Anchorage and other cities. Crime. Lock your car and valuables. 19) Be sure to take advantage of water sports. 20) Not taking advantage of the fishing. Bring your gear and get a fishing license. 21) Go deep sea fishing. 22) If you're a sportsman, you can hunt grouse, caribou, and deer. 23) You don't have to see Denali National Park. But it is nice if you can! 24) Not riding the Alaska Railroad. It is amazing. 25) Pony up for a once in a lifetime adventure. Take a helicopter up to the top of a glacier. 26) Catch a quick flight to Barrow or Nome. It's still native Alaska. 27) Rules of the road: Most are 2 lane highways. Road construction. Motor homes, etc. Lots of traffic. Don't engage in road rage. Relax. Pull over so I can pass at 110 mph/200 km. 28) See Canada while you're here. You've come this far, what's another side trip?

Mosquitos. I tell everyone to get a few Thermacell's And even when I camp and see a fellow camper suffering from mosquitos. I will give them a Thermacell to help keep them away. It keeps other incects away as well. I have not found an effective way to keep black flies or horse flies away yet though.

My son got a job at one the of vacation lodges. He is done mid September and we were planning to come up there then. Is that a bad time for Seward?

Excellent. Thank you. :-)) :-)))

Hey guys, new subscriber from Calgary here. Thinking about September 2020 if things get back to normal. Do you have any favourite boondocking spots in the interior other than the old Denali hwy? We already did it in 08 and was great 👍 Thanks!

If you are going I like to drive. Try to find good maps of Canada the only maps I could find on the road changed scale as you went north. the farther north you are the less info there is which I found to be a problem. I have driven 4 round trips. have fun Darold

I would be guilty of over-planning but what about excursions such as Meare's Glacier. It looks like it's already being booked from Valdez for August and Sept. I'd love to just roam but it seems I need a specific date far in advance to be sure to have the glacier tour opportunity. What are your thoughts?

No matter how long you plan to stay, it's not long enough. It's a big state and an unbelievable amount of things to see. Come early and stay as long as you can.

2nd time. I heard you, Don`t be afraid That was cool. we went 7 kids two parents, a month at a time in smoky mountians in Two test .Awsome......... maybe a 3rd time rerun. I read along on transcripts . CC not as good.

Gorgeous

After I saw this video, I want to try next time. I will be pulling my small travel trailer (23' long). Did you drive from WA to Alaska via Canada? When is the best time to go?

You have the prettiest RV

Y'all really need to start a business setting up trips for us. Sort of part travel agent part guide. Let us tell you our bucket list items and you help us fill in the blanks. Would be something I'd pay for. We can't make up for a couple of years though 😔

how much to rent a rv once i get there in June 2021

Great video, especially about over planning.

Of all the Vlogs I follow yours is my favorite for your down to earth presentation. Can you tell me how long do the northern lights hang around before and after the summer time, really want to photograph them on our next journey in 2021. I agree with you about Anchorage, seem a big different in the city between our 2015 and 2018 trips in Alaska.

Teaching my grandson to drive my Stick he drives an Auto I traveled my life but this expedition, Doing the Marine Highway there still looking to where to get off and drive hopping a crossover barge but not able to find those routes. want to stay out of Canada because of Covid restriction, looking at 7 weeks also fishing license. wasn't clear have a one from Alaska or can use yours from the lower 48 states? Hubby and mom in-law love fishing Grandson doesn't need one yet age. and I don't fish.

'm just beginning... Are y'all still teaching folks? This video is years old. thx Bobby... OK, back to the video.

It looks like you have the MyFAK (My First Aid Kit)? Is it basic or advanced? Which would you suggest?

Good video guys. Barn door sized butts? :-)

The best part of Alaska, is going through the fabulous country of CANADA.🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

I spent 7 months touring BC Yukon and Alaska, and still missed 3/4 of what there is too see, Deffinatly take your time in BC it is FANTASTIC. There are thousands of rec sites that are free to stay at 14 days each, on beautiful lakes, water front feet from your site and at many you'll be all alone or only one or two other wise campers. Get yourself a BC. BACKROADS MAPBOOK, IT WILL SHOW ALL THE FREE AND PAID CAMPSPOTS AND TELL YOU ROAD CONDITIONS AND CAMPSITE SIZE AND LOCATIONS, type of fish to catch and how big they MAY be. Places to put in canoe's kayak's and where to take out. Where the off road trails are and all the hiking trails you could not possibly do in a lifetime. By far the best $20.[can] you'll ever spend CHEERS Steve h.

When is too late?? Best time to leave?

We want to come to Alaska so bad with our RV really don't even no how to start to plan it

Overplanning. Have we met? 😂

Also do some research on the building and original purpose of the Alaska highway ----Books and UKposts... lots of history to be found, it will make you appreciate the Hwy that much more

I totally disagree with bear spray if it's windy not going to work also for someone who does not know how big a grizzly is shooting your bear spray to early is a problem

I want a totem pole

In 2 years we will be there, with our Mercedes Vario 4x4, and will explore Alaska ;-))

It's a state of mind. like insanity

What, exactly, are "Alaska Things"?!!?😅😅🤔 (do you ALSO recommend a degree?!!) (A MEDICAL DEGREE...or, just a first-aid kit?!!? 😅😅 And...the GUN...!!) .

He speaks more clearly than her.

Nice guidelines but PLEASE DON'T KILL the Beautiful Animals, you have enough food and you don't need to eat them, don't need to entertain yourself on their pain, future generation won't be able to see them if every visitor start killing them off! Please remove the hunting section, pls consider pls

Can you get roadside service for flat tires or break downs?