The things taken for granted in Alaska may sound surprising farther south. Eighteen-hour shifts are the good ones. Taxis float and deliver vital equipment beachside. And gear comes only one way: built to perform.

The Arctic Circle isn’t all bitter cold. Come warmer seasons, it gets a different kind of extreme – days that go on without night. It’s a welcome change for guys who could make good use of more hours in a day. And Midnight Sun Flannel is made to hold up through your round-the-clock pace.