Heading on holiday is always exciting, but it can be a little bit stressful too. From planning to packing, there’s always a lot to think about and a lot to do before you can leave home and relax into your holiday.
Sometimes, the best thing you can do to relieve some of this stress and be as prepared as possible for your trip to Patagonia is to do some research beforehand.
So, here is some advice on the most important items to pack for your trip to Patagonia.
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Essential Clothing Items:
1. Woollen socks:
When the temperatures drop and you’re out and about, you’re going to need so proper thick and warm socks. These will keep you warm as you go about your days, and if you’re going to spend time in the mountains, hiking, skiing or being otherwise active, woollen socks will be your new best friend.
2. Long and short-sleeved shirts:
The trick to being warm and comfortable in Patagonia is layering. You’ll be cold outside when the weather is miserable, but you may be warm in the sun and when you go inside. So the best thing to do is to have both types of shirts so that you can wear layered clothing.
3. A waterproof jacket:
Whether you’re going to be exposed to rain, slow or sleet, one thing you’ll certainly need is a good waterproof jacket. Not only will it keep you warm, but it’ll keep you dry and protected from the elements.
4. A fleece jacket:
The best thing about fleece is that it’s not only super warm, but it’s also really lightweight. That makes it comfortable to wear and convenient to pack.
A combination of different types of bottoms: Make sure you pack pants and shorts, just in case the weather goes back and forth (as it sometimes does).
Other Essential Items:
1. A microfibre towel:
Microfibre towels are durable and quick-drying, making them the ideal type of towel to take along with you while travelling.
2. A backpack:
The most convenient type of bag to use while on the go in Patagonia. A backpack is he perfect thing to use from travelling from place to place around Patagonia, as well as when you’re out in nature.
3. Sturdy shoes:
If you’ve got hiking boots, those would be first prize – they’ll provide you with good grip, they’re waterproof and they’ll support your ankles. If you don’t have hiking boots, you can use something like cross trainers or trail running shoes.
4. A dry bag:
Just in case you may get wet, particularly if you’re on a hiking trip, a dry bag will come in super handy.
5. A universal adaptor:
Depending on where you’re from, a universal adaptor will allow you to charge your devices anywhere. This means you can keep your phone charged for everything from chats and emails to photographs and accessing the tragamonedas Chile players love.
6. A power bank:
You may not always have access to electricity, so make sure you have a power bank to charge up in these types of situations.
