Patagonia W Trek Packing List

Use this checklist as a starting point for the W Trek. Adjust quantities to your route, season, accommodation and booked meals. It is a planning resource, not a record of Bea completing the full W on foot.

Download the printable packing checklist (PDF), then work through the categories below.

Layers and feet

• Base layers and hiking trousers or tights.
• Insulating mid-layer, waterproof jacket and rain trousers.
• Warm hat, sun hat, gloves and neck layer.
• Broken-in hiking footwear, socks and camp shoes.

Choose footwear you have already worn on comparable terrain with your loaded pack. There is no single boot or trail-runner choice that suits every person and season.

Pack and daily essentials

• Pack liner or dry bags and a rain cover.
• Water bottle or bladder and a planned water-treatment method.
• Food and snacks matched to your booked meals.
• Headlamp, spare power, first-aid and blister kit.
• Personal medication, sunscreen and sunglasses.

Documents and bookings

• Passport and park entry confirmation.
• Offline copies of accommodation and transport bookings.
• Offline map, route notes and emergency contacts.
• Payment methods accepted by your providers.

Camping and camera gear

• Confirm whether you are carrying or renting a tent, sleeping bag and sleeping mat.
• Confirm cooking equipment, fuel transport rules and permitted cooking areas.
• Protect camera equipment with a dry bag; pack a lens cloth, batteries and memory cards.

Before you leave

Confirm what your accommodation includes before buying or packing bedding, meals or equipment. Weigh the loaded pack and test it on a walk. Check your airline’s rules for poles, fuel and camping equipment; this list does not guarantee a carry-on-only trip.

Check current park conditions and guidance and your providers’ requirements before departure. The printable checklist was updated on 14 October 2026; quantities and weights are yours to record.

For the wider plan, read the W Trek itinerary.