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Patagonia packing list: light kit, heavy weather
Example gear guide — what to pack for wind, rain, and long trekking days without overloading your bag.
Example gear guide
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Patagonia’s weather shifts fast. The goal is layers you can adjust without stopping, and footwear that handles mud and rock equally well.
Core layers
- Base: Example — merino tops, one spare.
- Mid: Example — lightweight puffy or fleece.
- Shell: Example — waterproof jacket with pit zips.
- Legs: Example — quick-dry hiking pants plus rain pants.
What stayed home
Example list of items I overpacked on the first trip:
- Duplicate camera body
- Heavy camp shoes
- “Just in case” hardcover books
Field notes
Example paragraph. Test your kit on a rainy local hike before you fly. If something fails at home, it will fail harder at altitude.
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