Patagonia Expedition Packing List Below are suggestions on what to bring and what not bring to Patagonia to maximize your pleasure and minimize your pain and suffering, including hernia caused by lugging a needlessly overstuffed pack. These are suggestions and reminders, not mandates. But we hope you’ll carefully consider what you really need (i.e., what you will actually wear and use) versus what you want “just to be safe.” In other words, please pack smartly.
Near El Chaltén at the start of our the 3-hour hike to Lago de los Tres
Provided Gear
Horses and tack (if horseback is in your itinerary) Kayaks, life preservers and related gear Tents Sleeping bag and sleeping pad Cook stove, pots, utensils Trip Leader Expedition First Aid Kit Service Project tools and materials
Travel Papers to bring A passport that is valid for at least 3 months from date of entry
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Visa (required to be applied for and paid for before your departure) Airline tickets International health card with immunizations List of important phone numbers Medical / allergy information sheet Copy of travel insurance Color copies of all of the above
Baggage A large backpack for your gear & clothing. A comfortable daypack with a waist strap A money belt that goes inside your waistband, to carry passport, money and other valuable paper items on your person at all times. Backpack tags and locks Clothing Remember: Fight the natural urge to over pack! You’ll be glad you did. General rule is, figure out the clothing you think you’ll need, and then pack half. This is not a comprehensive list, obviously, but a reminder of items to consider. Outerwear Light rain shell Light sweater or vest Fleece or heavy wool sweater Layers
Lightweight synthetic pants for sun and mosquito protection Midweight thermal underwear bottoms or wool leggings Shorts, at least one quick drying Lightweight, long-sleeved shirt A heavy wool sweater or fleece (For mild northern Patagonia nights. People who are ‘cold’ need extra layers.) T-shirts and tank tops, at least one lightweight and quick drying Underwear that remains comfortable during hours or work & activity Socks Clothes to sleep in
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* * * Additional Clothing & Gear for Extreme Ice Expedition members * * *
Sleeping bag rated to 0 degrees F. Wool base layers of appropriate warmth Waterproof parka and shell with hood Cap and mittens or gloves rated for very cold conditions Polarized eye protection / snow goggles Apppropriate face and neck protection, e.g., thermal-lined balaclava High-factor sun cream for your face, and SPF lip balm High-calorie snacks and nutritional supplements Optional: personal satellite GPS device
Clothing Accessories
Broad-rimmed hat or baseball cap to protect you from the sun Fleece or wool hat and gloves One swimming/bathing suit One small travel towel/sarong One or two bandanas/scarf – the most underrated piece of travel clothing ever
Footwear A pair of already-broken-in lightweight hikers, for hiking, exploring, horseback riding, walking about town, etc. One sturdy pair of open-air sandals or flip-flops Gear Accessories Work gloves that you might want to wear while working with tools, lumber and synthetics A water bottle 1 liter or larger Comfortable sunglasses (that stay on when you’re sweaty) and retainer strap A high-quality, high-beam headlamp with extra batteries Energy bars and powdered drinks Pocket knife Toiletries & personal supplies Small bag containing: toothbrush/toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo & personal bar of soap Contact lens solution, case and backup pair roadmonkey adventure philanthropy
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Eyeglasses and hard shell eyeglass container Feminine hygiene products Sunscreen and lip balm (SPF 15 or higher) Insect repellant
Moist wet-wipes and/or anti-bacterial hand sanitizer
Personal roll of TP- because you never know Ear plugs and eye shade Sleep aids that work for you Prescription medication Personal & compact first-aid kit containing the following: - Small bottle of Ibuprofen or aspirin - Neosporin ointment - Gauze roll and surgical tape, for small cuts/rashes - A few Band-Aids (or plasters, for you British/Canadian types) - A personal supply of foil-enclosed alcohol swabs - An elastic Ace bandage (1 meter long), to support any light sprain - Anti-diarrhea pills (Imodium or the like) - Sore muscle cream (Icy Hot, Tiger Balm, or something similar) - Aloe vera or other sunburn palliative
Optional Accessories Travel alarm Sealable plastic sandwich bags for: - Inside your money belt, to keep your passport and money other small paper items dry against sweat and rain - Cell phones, electronics, books and papers inside your day pack if you’re caught in rain - Dirty clothes Chargers and extra batteries for cell phones, cameras, etc. Voltage converter and plug adapters An engaging book, a journal, ipod, frisbee or whatever it takes to occupy yourself during any unforeseen downtimes Other items to consider Please remember to pack items such as your passport, money, eyewear, a change of clothing, and medications in your carry-on baggage, in case your luggage is delayed. USD in cash, in crisp, non-worn $20, $50 or $100 bills, to exchange into local currency, and smaller USD bills for tips to our guides. We recommend that you bring enough USD to cover a personal emergency and any gift/gear/incidental purchases you choose to make.
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At least one internationally accepted credit card. (Note: If your ATM pin is more than four digits, it will not work in Argentina, or most other countries. You should change it to four digits.) At least one ATM card linked to as many cash networks as possible. Learn a few phrases in Spanish a small investment that brings huge returns. For instance, learn how to say: Thank you…My name is…I’m X years old…I’m from…This is my first time to Argentina. What NOT to bring Oversized luggage or luggage too heavy for you to carry on your own More than two pairs of shoes (not including flip-flops) Expensive jewelry and electronics Any special-care clothing Anything that you would be devastated to lose, break, have stolen or drenched Unnecessary gadgets and personal items, including but not limited to: - tent - water filtration system (Steri-Pen or chemical tablets are okay) - large (read: heavy) bottles of shampoo, hair gel, etc. - superfluous grooming products - laptop computer if you don’t really need it (your smartphone should do it) - heavy cotton clothing that is neither warm nor quick drying
Any questions? Feel free to give us a call should you have any questions regarding the packing list. In Summary To pack clothing, think of your days: trekking in backcountry where the weather can chance from summer to winter very quickly; exploring a glacier for a day; kayaking a mountain lake or river; building a volunteer project & doing light construction-style work. Then think of your nights: Cold, in Patagonia. Colder during the Extreme Ice multi-day glacier trek. When packing travel essentials, consider worst-case scenarios: You lose your passport (got color copies?); you get a stomach virus (Imodium?); you get eaten by mosquitoes or stung (after-bite?); you get lost (highly unlikely, but do you have your group leader’s cell number in your money belt?).
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