Hi all! Looking for anyone with experience hiking in Patagonia in late shoulder season. I will be headed down at the start of November and plan to do the Huemul Circuit as well as a few other overnights.

I am not overly concerned about my big 3 as I have a solid 20 degree sleep system and a Tarptent Stratopsire 2 that should hold up to the wind, but I AM seeking advice on clothing and footwear! This definitely seems like the trickiest call with the possibility of sustained extreme winds, rain, and cool temps.

I was thinking of the following:

  • 3 pairs darn tough wool socks
  • 2/3 pairs underwear
  • 1 long sleeve sun hoody - open to suggestions, maybe a midweight capilene instead?
  • 1 t shirt
  • Capilene long underwear
  • Pants of some kind? Open to suggestions.
  • 1 pair running shorts
  • Down jacket
  • Rain jacket
  • Rain pants
  • Lighter weight fleece of some kind
  • Buff or fleece Skida hat
  • Cheap fleece gloves
  • Sunglasses

Anything that you would recommend adding/removing? I am wondering if some form of rain mitts could be prudent. This is a lot of clothing already, so I am wondering if certain things are really necessary, such as both a short-sleeve shirt and a sun hoody.

Edit: Adding formal shakedown info.

Where are you going and when: Patagonia, Argentina, Huemul Circuit and other day hikes. November 2023.

What temp range and weather do you expect: 35-65 Fahrenheit/0C-18C. Very high winds, significant rain.

Goal Baseweight (BPW): Ideally 14LBS. Going to be carrying 4 days of food max.

Budget: $400

Non-negotiable Items: Thermarest Neoair X-Lite, Tarptent Stratopsire 2, Enlightened Equipment Revelation 20F with 850fp down

Solo or with another person?: With one other person

Additional Information: None

Lighterpack Link: Traveling right now, so no way to weigh my gear. Will edit later.

  • miles@lemmy.worldMEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Hello and welcome! Please treat this like a shakedown and provide us as much of the following information as you can so we can better help you:

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