Stay warm while you chase the aurora in Fairbanks with a -20°F rated parka, snowpants, boots and gloves. Private fittings, sizes to 5XL and shoes to men’s 17 make this a practical solution for extreme cold nights.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
Snow breath hangs in the headlights as you step out of a warm vehicle onto Standard Avenue; the parka zipper clicks, boots settle into fresh powder, and the sky above Fairbanks flexes neon — the aurora daring you to stay out longer. This -20°F cold-rated clothing package is built for that stretch between warmth and wonder: heavy insulated parkas, shell snowpants, insulated boots up to men’s 17, and mitts or gloves sized up to 5XL available in long and short cuts.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
24 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; primarily a clothing rental to enable winter activities
Wildlife
History
Fairbanks grew during the early 20th-century gold rush and developed a support economy for winter travel; Indigenous Athabascan communities have long-standing seasonal relationships with the land.
Conservation
Reduce light pollution and pack out all waste at viewing sites; use established parking and trails to protect fragile tundra and riverbanks.
Reserve your spot on the -20F Cold Rated Package: Parka, Snowpants, Boots & Gloves today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Fit with the layers you’ll wear
Bring or wear the base layers and socks you plan to use so the parka and boots fit correctly and allow circulation without excess gap.
Protect electronics from the cold
Keep phone and camera batteries warm inside an inner pocket; cold drains batteries quickly during long aurora sessions.
Use traction on icy approaches
Many aurora pullouts and walkways freeze; microspikes or crampons reduce slip risk when moving between vehicle and viewpoint.
Plan pickup and return timing
Rentals are valid that calendar day—pickup in the morning and return the next business day—so schedule around late-night aurora hunts.
Wool or synthetic base layers
A warm moisture-wicking base layer prevents sweat from cooling you in sub-zero temperatures.
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Thick thermal socks
Insulated wool socks paired with correctly sized boots keep toes warm and circulation steady.
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Neck gaiter or balaclava
Protects face and neck from wind chill when standing still watching the sky.
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Microspikes or traction devices
Adds grip on icy trails and parking-area walkways common near aurora viewing spots.
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