19 Best Alaska Souvenirs to Bring Home From Your Trip

Picture this: You're standing beneath Alaska's towering, snow-capped mountains, breathing in that crisp northern air, when it hits you-this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience you'll want to remember forever. (And let's be honest, it is a pretty brag-worthy destination.)

I learned this the hard way during my trip to the Last Frontier, armed with only a carry-on that quickly proved no match for the treasure trove of temptations I discovered. From traditional ulu knives to feather-light handknit scarves,the best Alaska souvenirs are anything but ordinary.

Take it from someone who had to leave too many perfect finds behind: pack big. Because ...