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Besides stopping at the visitors centers, another good activity will be being on the lookout for animals. We had to stop ,while on the Alcan, to let a herd of Wood Bison cross as well as stopping to watch the bears feeding on dandelions along the side of the road. Plenty of stops to make and...

Great. Since you are traveling with children and have four months, the visitors centers have a lot of information for kids. There are Stuffed animals and other interesting displays.

I think the single most important item you can bring is the Mile Post Book. It is the Bible of Alaska & Northern Canada travel. Also the visitors centers are a wealth of information. We found some great campsites based on a recommendation from a visitors center. These centers also have...

10 gallons of spare fuel should be good. Just fill up every chance you get. There is plenty of places to refill with water. I'd carry the extra fuel that too much water. Keep in mind it will not be very hot so your water needs will not be that heavy.

Bring spare wiper blades. The dirt and mud will wear out the blades. A good plug kit is a great idea but will not fix a shredded tire. I never though of any radiator issues. It is well protected behind the grill and the bumper. If anything, I could see it getting covered in mud if you are...

You never know , but since you are running 35" tires I doubt you could get a replacement easily outside of a place like Whitehorse. Two is one and one is none. I used my spares on the way back with cracked steel wheels . Nice to get a flat and know you can still continue the trip having...

My wife and I did the trip last year. I don't see where you have extra spares for your Jeep and trailer. This is an three part article I wrote for TCT magazine that you might like to read about our trip. There are links to all three parts in my blog post. I'm not sponsored by anyone , so...

How do you have the radios mounted under the mirror?

Looking at your pictures make me want to go back .

He was going into the backcountry as he told the Customs officer.

Not mixed up at all, but a good reader. The following individuals, provided they are Canadian residents

I have other articles I wrote for Toyota Trails magazine if you are interested. Big bend, Camino del diablo. Links in my blog Badlands Expeditions

An individual , I think on Expo Portal, mentioned being turned away from Canada because he wanted to travel in Canada with a long gun . He reported that since he was not transiting Canada to Alaska he was denied entry.

No I was told explicitly, by the Canadian Customs Officer that was not legal. That is why I had the bear spray. I was also told Bear spray is illegal for use in self defence against a criminal attack. Using a Firearm for Wilderness Protection In general, the only firearms allowed for...

When I went to Alaska last summer , I shipped my 9MM Glock and 44 Mag from Great Fall MT to Tok AK. I transited Canada with a 12 gauge Shotgun and 45/70 Marlin Guide gun. I filled out all the Canadian paperwork beforehand . When I got the border crossing , I told the Customs Official that I...

You can always mail your handgun to Alaska and pick it up in Tok.

Good to know that. The factory jack is terrible. I think with the height and the tongue weight there are not many jacks that will work .

Nice setup . Which Arkpak jack are you using? Does it give you the same rage of lift as the stock jack?

I assume the vertical poles are as high as they go. Why not hold the vertical higher by hand until the hatch is stopped open and then put the pole down. The hatch will press on the fabric while you need it then out the hatch down at night.