The Essential Packing List for Hiking in Patagonia

PATAGONIA PACKING LIST

This guide contains all the essential information to prepare you for the Patagonia Wilderness.

Overview

You’ve probably heard about the weather in Patagonia… wildly unpredictable, with notoriously strong winds. Travelers should be prepared for variable conditions and extreme elements at any time of the year. Our guide will start with the essentials but your needs will vary based on whether you choose to stay in luxury lodging or prefer to camp along the way. You can jump to those sections using the buttons above.

FOOTWEAR

Hiking boots are certainly the most ideal choice for trekking in Patagonia. For those that are joining our challenge to complete the ~50 mile W-Trek in Torres del Paine, we will be traversing rocky terrain and ankle support will be important. Running shoes / trail runners might be preferred for our longest day through the French Valley, since we will be moving at a faster pace and will need to run parts of the trail but this day still includes some very rocky / uneven terrain.

We recommend bringing at least 3 types of footwear…

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Hiking Boots

I’m wearing something like this because it’s designed to be suitable for running too but it might not be as sturdy as some of the more traditional styles. Also available in women’s.

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Running / Trail / Gym Shoes

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Recovery Slides and/or Casual Trainers

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