📋 About This Packing List This list is generated from the Torres del Paine O Circuit's terrain profile (Mountain, Glacier, Steppe, Forest), climate (Patagonian, Extreme Wind, Unpredictable), and accommodation type (Hut, Camping). It reflects the light packing profile — appropriate for this route's conditions. Budget and premium options are listed for every category.

Before you start buying: use the Trekax Pack Calculator to set your total weight target. For the Torres del Paine O Circuit, aim for 8% of your body weight.

🥾 Footwear

Item Budget Option Premium / Notes
Waterproof hiking boots with ankle support and stiff sole Merrell Moab 3 Mid GTX (~$175)
Premium: Salomon X Ultra 4 Mid GTX (~$200)
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Merino wool hiking socks × 4 pairs Darn Tough Hiker Micro Crew (~$25/pair)
Premium: Icebreaker Hike+ Crew (~$30/pair)
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Camp sandals or lightweight shoes Havaianas (~$20)
Premium: Teva Original (~$55)

🎒 Pack & Carry

Item Budget Option Premium / Notes
Trekking backpack 30–45L Decathlon Forclaz Trek 500 50L (~£90)
Premium: Osprey Stratos 36 (~$180)
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Rain cover for backpack Integrated or Decathlon universal cover (~£10)
Premium: Sea to Summit Pack Cover (~$35)
Dry bags for electronics and documents YETI dry bag (~$30)
Premium: Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Nano (~$35)
Trekking poles Black Diamond Trail Pro (~$80)
Premium: Leki Micro Vario Carbon (~$180)
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🧥 Clothing

Item Budget Option Premium / Notes
Merino wool or synthetic base layer top Icebreaker 175 Merino (~$80)
Premium: Smartwool Merino 250 (~$110)
Synthetic hiking T-shirts × 2 Decathlon synthetic tee (~£15)
Premium: Patagonia Capilene Cool (~$45)
Fleece mid layer + packable down jacket Decathlon Trek 100 fleece (~£30) + Uniqlo Ultra Light Down (~£70)
Premium: Patagonia R1 Fleece (~$160) + Arc'teryx Atom LT (~$300)
Gore-Tex waterproof jacket — 3-layer recommended Berghaus Paclite 2.0 (~$180)
Premium: Arc'teryx Beta AR (~$600)
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Trekking trousers × 2 Decathlon Forclaz MT500 (~£45)
Premium: Patagonia Quandary Pants (~$100)
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Warm hat + sun hat Buff merino beanie (~£25) + wide-brim sun hat
Premium: Arc'teryx Dory beanie (~$40)
Gloves (liner + warm) Buff lightweight liner + Mountain Equipment glove (~£40)
Premium: Black Diamond Midweight Screentap (~$50)
Sunglasses UV400 Polaroid sunglasses (~£20)
Premium: Julbo Explorer 2.0 (~$120)

😴 Sleep System

Item Budget Option Premium / Notes
Sleeping bag — -5°C to -10°C comfort The North Face Cat's Meow (~$150)
Premium: Sea to Summit Spark SP III (~$320)
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Sleeping mat Decathlon self-inflating mat (~£35)
Premium: Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite (~$220)
Sleeping bag liner Lifeventure Silk Liner (~£35)
Premium: Sea to Summit Expander Liner (~$80)
Microfibre towel Decathlon microfibre towel (~£8)
Premium: PackTowl Luxe (~$35)
Earplugs + sleep mask Basic foam plugs (~£3)
Premium: Loop Quiet earplugs (~£23)

💊 Health & Safety

Item Budget Option Premium / Notes
Blister kit: Compeed, Leukotape, Body Glide Compeed assorted (~£8) + Leukotape P (~£12)
Premium: Bodyglide Original (~$12) + full kit
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First aid kit (personal) Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight/Watertight (~$30)
Premium: Wilderness First Aid kit (~$60)
Water purification Aquatabs iodine tablets (~£5)
Premium: Sawyer Squeeze filter (~$35)
Electrolyte tablets Dioralyte sachets (~£5)
Premium: Precision Hydration sachets (~£20)
SPF 50 sunscreen + lip balm Any SPF50 (~£5)
Premium: La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF50+ (~£15)
Ibuprofen + paracetamol Pharmacy generic (~£2)

📱 Tech & Documents

Item Budget Option Premium / Notes
Headlamp with spare lithium batteries Petzl Tikkina (~$20)
Premium: Petzl Actik Core (~$60)
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Portable power bank 20,000mAh Anker PowerCore 20,100 (~$45)
Premium: Anker 733 GaNPrime (~$60)
USB-C charging cable + adapters Amazon basics (~£8)
Passport + permit documents (waterproof pouch) Decathlon waterproof pouch (~£5)
Premium: Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil document pouch (~$20)
Travel insurance documents Required — ensure adventure sports coverage
Emergency cash in local currency Recommended: equivalent of $100–200 USD
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