Looking for some tips and recommendations. Me and a couple of buddies are wanting to go on an Alaskan camping trip and think that the dry cabin route is our best bet. Would definitely like any tips or recommendations if anyone has done something like this before. Aiming to go August/September. Also any tips in terms of gear that we should take is appreciated.

Following this as I'd like to do a DIY Moose hunt.

BigTShirtAg said:

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Looking for some tips and recommendations. Me and a couple of buddies are wanting to go on an Alaskan camping trip and think that the dry cabin route is our best bet. Would definitely like any tips or recommendations if anyone has done something like this before. Aiming to go August/September. Also any tips in terms of gear that we should take is appreciated.

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I have never been but have read a lot on this option. Pretty sure every cabin lists what it has available including some have Jon boats included. Would likely need to rent a small outboard for it. Also lists how to access - many are float plane or boat only access
https://www.nps.gov/anch/planyourvisit/public-use-cabins-in-alaska.htm

DEET. Lots of it.

Just stay in a Motel 6, it's as close to dry camping as it gets

Aaaah ok got it. Was too lazy to Google it and the joke was teed up for someone so I had to take it.

BigTShirtAg said:

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I think the term "dry cabin" means no running water or electricity lol. Which I guess would mean wet cabin has water and electricity?

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Dry cabin = no booze?

Bring the best bug spray money can buy and bring twice as much as you think you will need.

You might say 'I grew up in Texas or wherever and I have seen bad mosquitoes…. No you haven't.

Northwest Territory biting black flies would like to enter the chat!

Still, the worst mosquitos on earth and maybe our solar system based both on size and quantity goes to Aransas Wildlife Refuge bow hunt.

Milwaukees Best Light said:

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I would not recommend camping in an abandoned bus. Wet or dry.

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What about a van down by the river?

CE Lounge Lizzard said:

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Milwaukees Best Light said:

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I would not recommend camping in an abandoned bus. Wet or dry.

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What about a van down by the river?

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The river is what causes the whole issue!

AgRyan04 said:

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CE Lounge Lizzard said:

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Milwaukees Best Light said:

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I would not recommend camping in an abandoned bus. Wet or dry.

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What about a van down by the river?

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The river is what causes the whole issue!

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Of that I have no doubt.