Packing for South America

This coming Tuesday, January 13, 2015, I will be setting out on a two month adventure (returning March 11) throughout Peru, Chile, and Argentina. My goal is to explore the Andes, so I will be visiting various mountain destinations, including Machu Picchu in Peru and Torres del Paine in Chile. I will be backpacking, staying at various hostels, so much of what I do when be determined as I go.

I am fitting everything I need for my two months of travel in a 36L Osprey Stratos backpack. This pack should fit as a carry-on on all flights, which will make flying less of a hassle.

Everything packs down quite compactly.

The total weight of the pack (not including the stuff I wear, left), comes out to exactly 18lbs.

Stay tuned here for updates and photos as I go!