trading in Alaska
I like to barter on places like Craigslist. Would there be any special items I may want to buy from the lower 48 to barter or trade?
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I would tend to focus on taking things you'll need and not want to spend the extra cost for in Alaska. Pack things you like to eat or drink and that aren't available in Alaska. Whenever we packed for a visit northward from Vancouver Island, the RV was stuffed full of stuff we needed and I knew I couldn't buy in the north.
Now that we live in the North, we simply adjusted our lifestyle to not need things we thought we couldn't live without before. We have everything we need or want. Well, I wouldn't mind some good linens for the bed, can't get those here.
Keep in mind you may be asked about goods you have on board as you pass through Canada customs, everything is subject to inspection and must be declared. As you arrive into Alaska, you might be asked about anything you have on board that you won't have on board when you leave Alaska.
Now that we live in the North, we simply adjusted our lifestyle to not need things we thought we couldn't live without before. We have everything we need or want. Well, I wouldn't mind some good linens for the bed, can't get those here.
Keep in mind you may be asked about goods you have on board as you pass through Canada customs, everything is subject to inspection and must be declared. As you arrive into Alaska, you might be asked about anything you have on board that you won't have on board when you leave Alaska.
