I will be going to Patagonia via Buenos Aires March 25-April 6 on a tour. We will be going to Iguazu Falls for a couple days, then on to Glacieres National park, visiting Perito Merino glacier and Torres del Paine NP. I’d appreciate any help with what to pack. We will be taking some hikes. I want to be warm enough but don’t want to over pack. Any suggestions are appreciated.
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Solution? Having lived in a rain forest…my advice is to use layers of merino wool clothing and a water resistant shell.
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I'm in Santiago (has been hot here) ready to meet my Patagonia tour now. It's going to be a different season for you, but I really worked hard on my packing list. Are you a carry on only devotee?
I really wanted to use my Peak Design 35 liter backpack but although it zipped, barely, I could tell getting things in and out was going to be a huge pain over 3 weeks so swapped for my international carry on size July wheeled suitcase.
At the boarding area leaving the US to Santiago, some folks were wearing their full-on hiking regalia. So much gear! Same with the airport, on arrival. So depending how "hike" is defined, you could go that route.
I know a wind/waterproof jacket is an absolute must, and same for the over pants and waterproof mitten/glove covers. And waterproof ankle protection boots if it's really hiking vs walking.
Since the lows are sometimes dipping to close to the 30s F I took an anorak shell to wear over a very lightweight puffer, instead of my heavier duty rain jacket with the summer weather now.
I've got a few merino socks, one merino long underwear set, a lightweight merino hooded sweater and a lightweight cashmere neck gaiter I pull up as a hat. Two sets gloves, one like a liner, the other medium weight. Two medium weight hiking leggings- maybe for you take a heavier pair, for the cooler temps.
That's my Patagonia side of the clamshell suitcase contents!
I started looking at the 10 day weather predictions a few weeks prior to departure.
Hope this is a start!