Written by on January 16, 2025

What to wear for Northern Lights Viewing in Alaska?

Travel

I am heading to Fairbanks Alaska to view the northern lights in November. Its going to be cold, so I need to make sure I am prepared with all the right gear. Here is my packing list for northern lights in Alaska. This list will probably work for northern lights viewing in other locations with similar temperatures.

Fairbanks weather is November is a high of 10 and low of -4 degrees (F).

What to wear in for Northern Lights viewing?

  • Insulated Ski Pants – The North Face Freedom Insulated Bib
  • Warm Snow Boots
  • Base Layers
  • Leggings (will use as my base layer bottom) – LuluLemon Fast and Free Brushed
  • Fleece (Midlayer) – Patagonia Better Sweater or Patagonia Snap Retool
  • Patagonia Down Sweater Vest
  • Patagonia Down Sweater Coat
  • Norrona Falketind Down750 Hooded Jacket
  • Darn Tough Wool Socks
  • Glove Liner
  • Wool Mittens

[ Read my follow up from after the trip of what I wore ]

Winter Packing List for Northern Lights:

  • Insulated Ski Pants – The North Face Freedom Insulated Bib
  • Warm Snow Boots – Ugg Adirondack III Boots
  • Base Layers –
  • Leggings (will use as my base layer bottom) – LuluLemon Fast and Free Brushed
  • Fleece (Midlayer) – Patagonia Better Sweater or Patagonia Snap Retool
  • Patagonia Down Sweater Vest
  • Patagonia Down Sweater Coat
  • Norrona Falketind Down750 Hooded Jacket
  • Darn Tough Wool Socks
  • Icewear Wool Mittens (From Iceland)

Other items to Pack:

  • Toe Warmers
  • Head Lamp (With Red lamps)
  • Tripod
  • SD Card
  • Hot Cocoa
  • Instant Soup
  • Candy and Snacks