Traveling South America — My Packing List

When traveling for a longer trip, such as my trip to South America, it is quite a challenge to find the right balance with the gear to take with you. I have split my items into two different packs: an Osprey Aether (70 liters) backpack for the bulk of the clothing, and a Lowe Alpine (22 liters) daypack which also serves as carry-on luggage on my flights from/to South America.

Tonight I will be leaving the Netherlands to fly to Buenos Aires, Argentina! All preparations have been made. It is finally time to leave!

Backpack

The Osprey Aether 70 backpack will be carrying the majority of my clothing. Fully loaded, the total weight is about 12kg.

• First Aid Kit
• 2x Sweaters
• 3x T-Shirts
• 3x Long Sleeve Shirts
• 2x Shorts
• Jeans
• 2x Chinos
• Swim Shorts
• Running Shorts
• Long-sleeve Compression Shirt
• 8x Underwear
• 6x Socks
• 2x Walking Socks
• Toiletry Bag
• 2x Travel Towels, one large and one medium sized
• Travel Sheets
• Vans Skate Shoes
• LOWA Hiking Shoes
• Flip-flops
• Chain, to secure my backpack somewhere
• 4x Osprey Drysacks, which I use to organize my clothing

Daypack

My valuable personal belongings and electronics will be carried in the daypack.

• Wallet
• Glasses and Sunglasses
• Patagonia Trucker Cap
• Patagonia Torrentshell Jacket
• GoPro Hero3+ Black Edition, with a case and accessories
• Sony HX60V Compact Camera
• Travel Power Bank (10.000mAh)
• Western Digital 1TB HDD
• iPhone 5
• iPad Air
• 2x Spork
• Black Diamond Headlight
• Moleskine Notebook and Pen
• Lonely Planet Latin American Spanish Phrasebook
• Carry-on toiletries, like my contact lenses
• Medications, like Malarone