1. Hand axe
   Axe
2. Handers
   Drawknife

A drawknife is a tool that is still used today. It has two handles and a flat blade that connects them. This helps carpenters (and prospectors) control their movements as they shred the bark off of lumber and shave it down to form.

1. Hammer
   Pointy hammer
2. Pickaxe
   Faller

The design of the pickaxe hasn't changed much over the years, and that is because it's a pretty perfect piece of machinery. These helped miners break rocks and get to more difficult areas while they were searching for gold.

1. Oval
   Traper
2. Scythe stone
   Flapper

With all of the work that everyone was doing, it was important to keep the tools in top shape. That is why a scythe stone was a necessity; these helped miners maintain their tools while they worked.

1. Sluice box
   Panner
2. Ladder
   Steeple

Sluice boxes could be made from various materials, but they all did the same thing. Sluice boxes help separate gold from rocks by pouring water over them. It was a more efficient way to separate gold while panning.

1. Soap
   Axe
2. Hat
   Boots

While prospectors and workers didn't necessarily bathe much in those days (who has time when there's gold to find?), it was an item people carried, because you never know when you're gonna need a bath.

1. Ham
   Steak
2. Bacon
   Broccoli

Bacon was an excellent source of food for miners and prospectors alike. This is mostly because it was easy to transport and it kept well during the travels of these people ... also, it was delicious.

1. Socks
   Boots
2. Sandals
   Tennis shoes

Boots were necessary in the summer months to trudge through mud and were more than necessary in the winter months to keep your feet warm and dry at all times while chipping away to find gold.

1. Dog
   Axe
2. Stove
   Shipper

Not everyone required a stove to cook on during the gold rush, but some people liked to have them. However, one person could share their stove with at least three others, giving them the ability to stay warm and fed during long days and nights.

1. Bear nets
   Fish nets
2. Mosquito nets
   Wolf nets

No one wants to be bitten by mosquitoes, and the Alaskan wilderness was full of them. Therefore, it was necessary for prospectors and workers to sleep with these mosquito nets, and they also helped reduce the spread of disease.

1. Gold drum
   Gold basin
2. Gold rocker
   Gold pan

When you hear about people panning for gold, it isn't just a saying. As a matter of fact, a great way to look for gold is to slosh some rocks around in water. The gold will float to the top because it's lighter.

1. Walking stick
   Crowbar
2. Pryer
   Salt finder

The journey to the Klondike was not easy. As a matter of fact, many died before they even reached camp. If you planned on trudging through the snow, it was essential to have a stick help you test the ground.

1. Flashlights
   Lanterns
2. Candles
   Oil lamps

Candles were also used in lanterns at the time. The lantern housed the candle, so it wouldn't get blown out by strong winds and storms that often occurred in Alaska (and still do).

1. Miners pot
   Coffee pot
2. Fall pot
   Miner kettle

If you could imagine not having your morning coffee with subzero temperatures and a full day of work ahead of you, we commend you. Even these miners couldn't live without it, and these were an essential cooking vessel in the camps.

1. Canvas
   Plastic
2. Wood
   Iron

Canvas is a very thick and sturdy material that helps people keep all of their items safe. While it isn't completely waterproof, it is water resistant and helps keep bugs and animals out of your belongings.

1. Thermo socks
   Wool socks
2. Deerskin socks
   Bearskin socks

Thick wool socks or multiple layers of socks were a great way to ensure that you could avoid getting frostbite or other severe damage to your feet and toes. Boots were also very helpful in this regard.

1. Union suit
   Slongers
2. Trovers
   Trevors

Long underwear in the 1890s was known as a "union suit." It helped give added protection from the cold for those traveling toward the area where gold had been found as well as workers who were in the frozen ground, digging for gold.

1. Lean-to
   Klondike
2. Fresha
   Tent

Many miners and workers simply pitched tents near their stakes to help them maximize their work time as well as keep their stake protected. They used tents and fires to keep them protected from the elements.

1. Screws
   Towels
2. Nails
   Sheep

When traveling to the Yukon, it was essential to bring your own supplies. It was difficult to simply send out for items that you needed, and buying these items at general stores in the area was difficult and expensive.

1. Wood
   Glass
2. Rubber
   Mink

Rubber was a heavy material, and it took a lot of energy just to put one of these coats on, but it was totally worth it. These coats helped protect miners and prospectors stay warm during the cold Alaskan nights.

1. Sheeves
   Mittens
2. Creases
   Pickaxes

Heavy wool mittens were an essential element to bring with you if you were headed to Alaska to find gold. It was also a great idea to bring more than one pair, just in case one (or several) of your mittens became wet.

1. Knickerbockers
   Mackinaw trousers
2. Fillers
   Shrillers

Mackinaw trousers were made of thick wool that was densely woven to ensure that minimal wind or elements could penetrate them. These were an essential layer of the clothes that were worn at the time.

1. Pilar cording
   Mylar string
2. Fiber vine
   Natural rope

Natural rope was essential for miners, but it was also necessary if you wanted to travel to the Klondike. Not only did it help people stay together during brutal winter storms, it also helped them get over the toughest peaks on the way there.

1. Bucket
   Hump
2. Slusher
   Gold pan

Buckets were great for a lot of different jobs around camps and stakes. They were one of the easiest ways to move earth into sluice boxes to help them separate the gold pieces from the dirt.

1. Canned beans
   Compressed soup
2. Rations
   Dehydrated beets

While we know it today as condensed soup, in the 1890s, it was called compressed soup. Most miners simply ate this out of the can, and it was a great source of vitamins and minerals that were hard to come by in the Alaskan winters.

1. Whipsaw
   Chainsaw
2. Fallsaw
   Dubsaw

Even if you don't know what it's called, chances are you've seen a whipsaw in your lifetime. This saw is long and thin and has handles on both sides, meaning it requires two men to work it, so the work gets done twice as fast.

1. Hammer handle
   Fullboy
2. Ax handle
   Hammer nail

With the amount of work being done, it was impossible not to come across broken materials, tools and equipment. However, bringing extra ax handles with you could help you keep the work going when breaks occurred.

1. Nails
   Hammer
2. Screwdriver
   Falliners

Nearly every miner and prospector had a hammer on their person. They were used to pitch tents, build equipment and repair various items. If you found yourself without a hammer, you were probably up gold creek without a paddle.

1. Sandals
   Flippers
2. Rubber boots
   Trippers

There was a lot of moisture, rain and working in rivers and creeks to ensure that every square inch of a stake was covered while looking for gold. For this reason, rubber boots were essential for keeping feet dry.

1. Towels
   Washers
2. Rags
   Slippers

Towels weren't necessarily just for cleaning and drying your body. They were used to help men get the large chunks of dirt and dried mud off of them to keep their bodies clean while they worked.

1. Underwear
   Coveralls
2. Shorts
   Overalls

Overalls were (and still are) a great article of clothing for workers. Miners didn't have to worry about holding their pants up while they worked if they wore overalls. Remember that coveralls have sleeves as well as pant legs, and overalls simply have straps that go over your arms.

1. Miner's box
   Box of goods
2. First aid kit
   Travel box

First aid kits were first invented in 1888. While the gold rush took place a few years later, there were still many travelers who didn't have this. However, those who came prepared definitely lasted longer.

1. Boots
   Suit
2. Mustache wax
   Lip balm

If you think that carrying a suit to Alaska isn't the greatest idea ever, think again. Those who wore suits in town were noted as prestigious and made it look as though they struck gold. This allowed for a lot of con men to work the towns over.

1. Denim
   Cotton
2. Silk
   Wool

Wool is an excellent material for cold environments. It protects people from the cold and is water resistant. However, if it does get submerged, it can remain wet for a long time. This means that miners, workers and prospectors had to bring a lot of back-up pairs of mittens and socks.

1. Water
   Medicine
2. Oil
   Spices

Having a variety of medicines at your camp could help you fight the disease that flowed through these communal areas. Additionally, it helped when miners were in pain or suffering, and it kept them working.

1. Bacon
   Corn
2. Evaporated vinegar
   Feed

Vinegar's uses haven't changed much over the years. During the Alaskan gold rush, travelers would bring evaporated vinegar, because it was easier to carry and gave them the opportunity to add water to it if they wanted regular vinegar.

1. Flap
   Hat
2. Strap
   Mat

In the summers, hats were necessary to keep the sun out of miners' eyes. In the winter, thicker hats that covered the ears were a great way to keep the ears and head warm while working.

1. Hickory
   Steamers
2. Steak
   Beans

Beans were easy to carry and they could be dried, locking in their nutrients. Beans were the most abundant food source during the gold rush because they were cheap and an excellent source of protein.

1. Frying pan
   Hot plate
2. Tinker
   Cauldron

Hot plates didn't exist during the gold rush, but a good frying pan was necessary for cooking. Because these were so big and heavy to carry, there was usually only one frying pan per camp.

1. Fresh fruit
   Dried fruit
2. Frozen fruit
   Canned fruit

If you have never eaten dried fruit, you probably have no idea how delicious it is. Not only does having the fruit dried preserve it, but it also makes it lighter to carry on the long journey to the gold mining town.