Hunting clothes are key for your Alaska trip. Staying warm and dry in the backcountry is crucial. That’s why the Editors at Hunt Alaska magazine have handpicked their top gear. From head to toe, we’ve got you covered with the best hunting clothes and boots.
Best Hunting Apparel
Kuiu Kutana Hybrid Pant
Light and comfortable, these pants are a great choice on warmer, early fall hunts. Publisher Marcus Weiner wore these on a 5-day backpacking, mountain elk archery hunt in 2025 and reports that these are really solid pants. The waterproof panel on the seat and lower legs is a nice addition, allowing you to sit and glass without soaking up water, as well as avoiding wicking moisture when you hike.
The pants only weigh 13.4 ounces and the stretch nylon fabric allows the pants to flex with you when you move, giving you great range of motion and increasing comfort and functionality. Boot lace hooks at the bottom of the pant, a zippered cargo pocket, and zippered hip vents are all features that Marcus appreciated. The pants come in 3 colors and 8 sizes.
Stone Glacier Headwall Jacket
This soft-shell jacket is really comfortable, and we found ourselves wearing it day-to-day in cooler conditions during 2025. We also wore it as a layer while hunting and fishing. It’s quiet, designed with a brushed face fabric, which is definitely one of the strengths of this jacket. It’s also windproof, breathable, and water-resistant. It offers exceptional range of motion. The micro-grid fleece backer adds some insulation to the jacket, translating to warmth for the wearer. The jacket is available in 4 colors and 6 sizes.
Sitka Timberline Pro Pant
Publisher Marcus Weiner wore these pants on an 8-day moose hunt, and on several day-hunts for black bear in 2025. They are excellent. One of the features he likes most is the GORE-TEX internal boot gaiters built into the pant. They really came in handy when hiking in thick, wet cover, and eliminated the need for external gaiters. The pants combine an ultra-durable polyester nylon body fabric with GORE-TEX fabric in the seat and lower legs. You can sit on the ground in these pants and stay dry. The pants sport multiple useful pockets and are suspender compatible. Select from waist sizes of 32- to 42 inches, with tall options in the 34-, 36- and 38-inch waist sizes.
FORLOH Men’s BTM Jacket
This is one tough garment; we tested it out in the thick, thorny, Southeast brush last year and stayed protected. The canvas jacket is treated with wax to make it both wind resistant and water repellent. It’s warm, so think about this jacket for spring- and fall hunts. The jacket is hip length, providing extra protection over shorter jackets. It’s got 2 chest pockets, 2 hand pockets, and an adjustable hood. Choose between 5 colors and 6 sizes.
Carhartt Boys’ Long Sleeve Graphic Sweatshirt
Publisher Marcus Weiner’s twin sons, Levi and Danny, absolutely love Carhartt sweatshirts. This is the third pair of sweatshirts for the lads. During the cooler months, the boys wear these sweatshirts virtually every day. Carhartt makes many clothing items that we wear regularly and it continues to be one of the go-to brands in the Weiner household. This sweatshirt comes in 4 colors and 8 sizes.
Ibex Men’s Shak 1/4 Zip
Merino wool layering pieces are critical components of our clothing system. There are several companies who produce these pieces; Ibex is one of the best. Our roving videographer/photographer Brian Woobank wore this piece on 2025 during several trips and reports that it is warm, comfortable, fits great, and that he will never go on an Alaskan expedition without it. It comes in 3 colors and 5 sizes.
Badlands Gear Tor Pro Jacket, Approach OG camo
The Tor Pro is a versatile, windproof, dependable, hooded softshell jacket. It has a whole laundry list of features: removable hood; strategically placed side vents; plenty of pockets; soft microfleece liner; stretch softshell outer; water-resistant finish, removeable, adjustable hood; zippered side vents; zippered hand- and chest pockets; and internal mesh pockets for hood and other storage. This jacket is made for temperatures from 30- to 60ºF. It comes in 2 solid colors, 2 camo colors, and sizes from S to 3X. Like all Badlands products, it has an unconditional lifetime warranty.
FORLOH Men’s Merino Hi-Loft Insulator Vest
This vest is light and warm, thanks to the merino wool Hi-Loft batten insulation. The interior liner features FORLOH’s Polygiene Freshness Technology, designed to help reduce odors that invariably accumulate during a rigorous hunt. We wore it as a top layer during some warmer days when hiking and more often used it as a mid-layer under camouflage rain gear. The vest is 100% made in America.
Arcade Hardware Alu Utility Belt
This performance stretch belt is a little stiffer than other Arcade belts to support the weight of heavier clothing and tools. It has an aircraft-grade, low-profile, very strong aluminum buckle. It’s also machine-washable and -dryable. Like most Arcade belts, this one is adjustable for size up to 40 inches.
FORLOH Women’s Merino Hi-Loft Insulator Vest
Light and warm, this vest features FORLOH’s Merino Hi-Loft wool batten. The interior has FORLOH’s Polygiene Freshness Technology built into the liner, which helps to reduce body odor. The face of the vest is made from nylon with a DWR coating, and the interior is polyester. The vest is available in 5 sizes from XS through XL and 3 colors: FORLOH Green (pictured here), Black, and Snowfall.
Muck x Bone Collector Men’s 15” Fieldblazer Boot
Publisher Marcus Weiner decked out his 11-year-old twin testers in a pair of these boots and set them loose in the woods. They like how warm and dry their feet stay in these 15-inch tall boots, and say they have good traction on wet ground. The boys also like that you can fold down the top of the boot when their feet and legs get warm from the 5 mm neoprene bootie. These boots are available in 11 sizes.
Zamberlan ADAK 10 GTX RR
The Adak 10 GTX combines the foot protection of classic Zamberlan boots like the Wasatch, with a modern, lightweight (1.85 pounds per boot), synthetic design for early season versatility in harsh terrain. These boots are exceptionally light and comfortable. Being uninsulated, they are best used in summer and early fall in Alaska, or on hunts where you’ll constantly be on the move.
The ADAK is available in both 6” and 10” versions. We tested the 10” ones. The uppers are made of a light, synthetic material that improves breathability but doesn’t compromise on durability. GORE-TEX provides the breathability and makes the boots waterproof. The boots feature a full-rubber rand and Vibram 3D camo outsole. Available in regular- and wide lasts; they are resoleable and made in Italy.
Rocky MTN STALKER PRO Waterproof 400G Insulated Mountain Boot
This boot is made to tackle rugged terrain. The upper is waterproof full-grain leather. The lace-to-toe design provides secure support while the Vibram Mountaineering outsole provides stability and traction while trekking anywhere. These boots have 400 grams of 3M Thinsulate Ultra Insulation and are a good choice for fall hunting in Alaska. Additional features include: fiberglass shank; 10 inches in height; new 1-year guaranteed Rocky Vapor Pass waterproof technology; Speed Lace hook and lacing system; Rocky Rebound Footbed; supportive cement construction; Vibram Mountaineering outsole; and SHIELD Guard extra layer of protection for the upper.
Muck Boot Company Men’s Outscape Max
These boots are light, comfortable, warm, and 100% waterproof, which makes them a good choice for lots of fall activities in Alaska. We used them as camp boots, and hiked in them looking for deer and black bear. The BioLite foam midsole provides a lot of cushioning, which made it comfortable to stand all day long. The rubber outsole provides good traction in muddy conditions. These boots are available in several colorways and many sizes.
Badlands Gear Pecora Merino Glove Liner
This merino wool liner is soft, warm, and thin enough to wear under more robust gloves for an extra layer of warmth, and they’re also a great glove in their own right during milder weather. With capacitive touch fingertips, you can keep your hands warm while using your smartphone to navigate in onX or adjust your ballistic-calculation app. They are available in sizes XS through XL.
Garmont T8 Defense Boots
Our tester wore these boots on some early fall hunts and commented that he likes the fit, the ankle support and the grip he gets from the Vibram Atlas outsole. He also uses these boots in local Airsoft battles, where he runs around for hours in them. These would not be our first choice in wet conditions, but rank highly in dry weather where ankle support is needed.
LOWA Boots Tibet EVO GTX
The Tibet EVO GTX boots were designed for heavy backpacking or big-game hunting on long days in rugged terrain. The uppers are made of Heinen Terracare Nubuck Water Buffalo leather with a GORE-TEX lining. The boots feature VIBRAM APPTRAIL DIVO outsole. They are resoleable at Daub’s Cobbler Shop in Laconia, New Hampshire. Editor George Krumm commented that it took a while to break these boots in, accomplished through rucking pre-season, but after break in, the boots have become very comfortable. These uninsulated boots have proven to be waterproof and provide excellent support.
Stone Glacier Chinook Merino Boxer Brief 3-Pack
On some of our backcountry adventures, the hard work of hiking with a pack, or packing out game means we’re going to sweat, and that can lead to a number of unpleasantries like odor, or worse, chafing in sensitive places. The best solution is prevention, and merino wool is very soft to prevent chafing, and very odor resistant. Stone Glacier’s Chinook boxer briefs are a great product.
Point6 Men’s Base Layer Long Sleeve Mid-Weight Crew Neck Top, and Bottoms
Both the top and the bottoms are made with 100% merino wool construction. The fabric weight of both is 240 grams, hence the mid-weight designation. That makes them suitable for colder weather conditions or more sedentary activities than the ultra-thin merino base layers some companies make, and they are a good fit for a lot of what we do in the Alaska outdoors. Flat lock seams prevent chafing, and ultrafine (18.5 micron) merino wool ensures comfort against your skin. These are form-fit garments, but not compression fit.
TUO Western Boot Gaiters
Editor George Krumm used these on a Baranof Island Sitka blacktail hunt. They performed great. These gaiters are made of a durable combination of a polyester outer material and the H-TUO waterproof membrane. They stand up to thorns, brush, and other harsh vegetation. They have reinforced abrasion-resistant Bemis overlay panels on the lower inside which add extra protection in high-wear areas where gaiters typically rub. The premium waterproof construction, ergonomic design, and multiple size options ensure a snug, secure fit without compromising mobility. These gaiters have a wide hook-and-loop front closure with a buckle adjustment along the top edge. Bonded grip tape along the top- and bottom interior edges help keep them in place. The 18 mm wide TPU coated 100% polyester webbing bootstrap seems to be indestructible so far.
Point6 Men’s Boxer Brief
The Point6 Boxer Brief is made of 84% merino wool, 12% polyester, and 4% spandex. Over the years, we’ve found merino wool products are superior for against-the-skin garments like underwear and base layers. Merino wool products generally don’t chafe, and merino is naturally odor resistant. Merino boxer briefs like these can help prevent the dreaded swamp-ass diaper rash we all want to avoid while afield.