Hey everyone! I’m gearing up for a 5-month adventure across South America with just my trusty Osprey Farpoint 40L in tow. Starting in chilly Chile and Argentina in July, where temperatures can dip down to -5C on hikes, I’ll be journeying northward through a mix of urban and outdoor settings, aiming to strike the perfect balance between comfort and practicality in my packing list.
I’m all about staying cozy, especially since I tend to run a bit cold, but I’m also keen on avoiding the dreaded overpacking trap. So, I’ve sought inspiration from the awesome advice shared by fellow onebaggers and crafted a list that I hope covers all my bases.
For tops, I’ve got a versatile linen shirt, a fleece hoodie for warmth, a stylish Cactus Norbu jacket for urban flair, a trusty rainshell from Patagonia, a gym/running shirt, a cotton tee, and a mix of long and short merino tees in green and blue hues.
When it comes to bottoms, I’m packing athletic Lululemon hiking pants, sleek ABC Lululemons in black for a touch of sophistication, athletic shorts that double as swimwear, and a thermal base layer for those chilly nights.
In the underwear and socks department, I’ve got 5 pairs of undies, 2 pairs of ultralight merino socks, and 2 pairs of sturdy merino wool hiking socks to keep my feet happy on the trails.
My shoe game includes trusty Birkenstocks for casual strolls and Salomon X Ultra 4s for more rugged terrain, which I’ll be wearing on the plane to save space in my bag.
In the miscellaneous essentials category, I’m packing a power bank, charging cords, a Matador adaptor, a silk sleeping bag liner, compression cubes for organization, a washing line, water filtration gear, a Dry bag backpack from Osprey, a Turkish towel, earplugs, an eye mask, insect repellent, a basic medical kit, carabiners, photocopies of important documents, and a few other handy items to keep me covered during my travels.
I’m open to picking up some clothing items locally, like alpaca gloves and a neck warmer that can also serve as souvenirs. Sorry for the lengthy list, but I’d love to hear any feedback or additional tips you all might have to make my onebagging experience even smoother.