Regarding clothing, try eBay, tons of good deals this time of year. Set up a search for sitka/kuiu gear, some real bargains to be had.

Thanks guys! I'll take a look at schnee too. I have a cabelas gift card that's burning in my pocket so might end up with the Alaskan, will see..

Hey, looking to get a pair of new boots and I had my eyes set on the meindl Alaska hunter from cabelas. I currently have a pair of danner pronghorns and they don't offer the ankle support I'm looking...