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mockturtle
Explorer II
May 05, 2015

What should I stock up on?

Alaska-bound later this month and wonder what household/grocery items to stock up on before I cross the Canadian border from NE WA. I will be driving up the AlCan and down the Cassiar. In other words, what, if any, items might be difficult to find on my journey. Obviously, I am space-challenged in my small rig so there's a limit to stocking up.

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  • traveylin's avatar
    traveylin
    Explorer
    May 05, 2015
    Every thing is available through Canada. Meat and cheese you will find cost 2 to 3 times what you are used to. Bring it with you and plan on eating a lot of pasta and rice. Because of the cost of meat the Canadians do an excellent job with sausage. Fast food joints are pricey also.
  • lonnie4801's avatar
    lonnie4801
    Explorer
    May 05, 2015
    Nearly everything you eat at home will be available on your route. However, will probably not be the brand you are used to.
  • CA_Traveler's avatar
    CA_Traveler
    Explorer III
    May 05, 2015
    You'll be able to buy any essentials on the road. Any consumables including can foods and dry supplies that will sail though the border can save a few $.
  • darsben's avatar
    darsben
    Explorer II
    May 05, 2015
    If you can find shelf stable milk at the dollar tree get 5-6 QTS only a dollar stays on shelf up to a year and is pasteurized 2% milk tastes great

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