A day bag for cruise-season Ketchikan
Front Street fills up fast from May to September. Pack light, stay dry and keep moving with this local's carry list.
From May to September, Front Street and Creek Street fill up with visitors from the cruise ships, and locals learn to move around town with a light, smart bag. Here is what goes in ours.
Eyes and feet
Even in a rainforest the sun comes out, and the glare off the water is real. A pair of UV400 aviators lives in the bag year round. Light barefoot-style shoes handle boardwalks, docks and stairs without wet, heavy laces.
For the car
If you're driving out the Tongass Highway to a trailhead or the beach, keep a tire inflator and an emergency kit in the trunk. Help can be a long wait away on the quieter stretches.
Tire Inflator Portable Air Compressor$39.99
Everlit Survival Car Emergency Kit$69.95
Super Power Mini Car Vacuum Cleaner$42.99For the visitors you host
Friends and family flying in for the summer? A gift card for a meal or a future trip is an easy thank you that doesn't take up suitcase space.
From the crew at Media Market Sale, 5145 Shoreline Dr, Ketchikan.
