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What to pack forArgentina
in December

81° / 66°F
8 days of rain. Sunset around 8:00pm.
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The essentials

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Sunscreen SPF 50
UV index of 11.2 burns exposed skin in under 15 minutes.
UV index of 11.2 burns exposed skin in under 15 minutes. Don't have one? Check these out.
Project Reef SPF 50 Sunscreen$26 at REIBadger SPF 50 Daily Mineral Sunscreen$24.95 at REISun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray$20.50 at REISun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Stick$14.50 at REI
Polarized sunglasses
Glare off water and pavement strains eyes without protection.
Glare off water and pavement strains eyes without protection. Don't have one? Check these out.
Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses$38 at Backcountry.comKnockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Orange Rose$25.93 at REIKnockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Desert$38 at Backcountry.comFast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses$38 at Backcountry.com
DEET or picaridin repellent
Warm temperatures and humidity draw insects year-round.
Warm temperatures and humidity draw insects year-round. Don't have one? Check these out.
Sawyer Picaridin Insect Repellent Lotion$10.95 at REIAdventure Medical Ben's 30 Deet Tick & Insect Repellent Pump$1.92 at Backcountry.comBen's 30 Deet Tick & Insect Repellent$1.92 at Backcountry.comSawyer Picaridin Insect Repellent$9.95 at REI
Tick remover
Check ankles and, if there's a dog, paws and ears every night.
Check ankles and, if there's a dog, paws and ears every night. Don't have one? Check these out.
the TICK PATROL Tick Remover Tool$6.50 at REI
Travel first aid kit
International travel and tap water concerns require medical supplies.
International travel and tap water concerns require medical supplies. Don't have one? Check these out.
HART Outdoor Pocket First-Aid Kit$10.50 at REIKikkerland Wilderness First-Aid Kit$12.50 at REI
Filter water bottle
Tap water isn't safe here. A filter bottle beats buying plastic twice a day.
Tap water isn't safe here. A filter bottle beats buying plastic twice a day. Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickGrayl GeoPress Water Filter and Purifier Bottle$99.95 at REIGo Series Water Filter 22oz Bottle$44.95 at Backcountry.comLifeStraw Go Series BPA-Free Water Filter Bottle$44.95 at REIGrayl UltraPress Water Filter and Purifier Bottle$89.95 at REI
Plug adapter, Type C or I
Argentina uses Type C or I sockets. An adapter with USB-C ports charges several things from one outlet.
Argentina uses Type C or I sockets. An adapter with USB-C ports charges several things from one outlet. Don't have one? Check these out.
Matador Global Travel Adapter$39.95 at REIGlobal Travel Adapter USB 30W$40 at Eagle CreekGlobal Travel Adapter Micro$25 at Backcountry.comEagle Creek Global Travel Adapter 45W$69 at REI
Power bank 10k–20k mAh
Don't have one? Check these out.
BioLite Charge 80 PD Power Bank$99.95 at REIGoal Zero Venture 75 Power Bank$120 at REIAnker MagGo Power Bank (10,000 mAh, Slim)$80 at REIAnker Power Bank (30W, Fusion, Built-In USB-C Cable)$40 at REI
Carry-on backpack (35–45L)
Overhead bins on regional flights to parks demand compact luggage.
Overhead bins on regional flights to parks demand compact luggage. Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickMatador 45L Global Travel PackSee price at MatadorMatador SEG 45See price at MatadorGo Carry-On 44L Backpack$180 at Backcountry.comOsprey Packs Archeon 30L Backpack$132 at Backcountry.com
Daypack (15–25L)
National parks nearby mean day trips from urban base.
National parks nearby mean day trips from urban base. Don't have one? Check these out.
Consuelo 22L Daypack$120 at CotopaxiIsabella 3.0 20L Daypack - Women's$66.75 at Backcountry.comOsprey Packs Arcane Large 20L Daypack Botanica$65.97 at Backcountry.comElqui 24L Daypack$70 at Cotopaxi
Carry-on suitcase (hard shell)
Fits the overhead on every airline that matters. Skip the checked-bag line entirely.
Fits the overhead on every airline that matters. Skip the checked-bag line entirely. Don't have one? Check these out.
Coraza Suitcase - Carry On$295 at Cotopaxi
Dry bags
For the passport, the chargers, and the one dry pair of socks.
For the passport, the chargers, and the one dry pair of socks. Don't have one? Check these out.
Tuff Sack 5-55L Dry Bag$79.95 at Backcountry.comOsprey Wildwater Dry Bag 15$33.73 at REIOsprey Packs Wildwater 35L Dry Bag Tunnel Vision$35.75 at Backcountry.comRace Dry Bag - Double Roll$43.99 at Backcountry.com
Lightweight wind jacket
Coastal wind cuts through a t-shirt fast.
Coastal wind cuts through a t-shirt fast. Don't have one? Check these out.
Vuelta Performance Windbreaker Jacket - Women's$65 at CotopaxiHelly Hansen Odin BC Infinity Shell Jacket - Women's$228 at Backcountry.comHelly Hansen Ridge Infinity Shell Jacket - Men's$293 at Backcountry.comRapha Pro Team Lightweight Wind Jacket - Men's$235 at Backcountry.com
Moisture-wicking t-shirts
Heat and humidity make sweat visible on fabric within hours.
Heat and humidity make sweat visible on fabric within hours. Don't have one? Check these out.
Simond Women’s MT500 Merino Wool T-Shirt$35 at Decathlon AmericaSimond Men's Merino Resist Long-Sleeve T-Shirt$45 at Decathlon America
Sun hoodie (UPF long sleeve)
UV hits 11.2 here. Long sleeves beat reapplying sunscreen every hour.
UV hits 11.2 here. Long sleeves beat reapplying sunscreen every hour. Don't have one? Check these out.
La Sportiva Cloud Shadow Sun Hoodie - Women's$66.50 at Backcountry.comTopo Designs Sun Hoodie - Women's$74.25 at Backcountry.comThe North Face Adventure Sun Hoodie - Women's$48.75 at Backcountry.comRoyal Robbins Salathe Sun Long-Sleeve Hoodie - Men's$120 at Backcountry.com
Swimwear
Coastal access and warm water mean swimming happens most days.
Coastal access and warm water mean swimming happens most days. Don't have one? Check these out.
Free Fly Men's Palmera Swim Trunks$49.73 at REITofino Swim Top - Women's$47.57 at Backcountry.comHelly Hansen Men's Calshot Swim Trunks$41.87 at REILido One-Piece Swimsuit - Women's$89.97 at Backcountry.com
Sandals (sport)
Urban terrain and warm weather call for easy footwear.
Urban terrain and warm weather call for easy footwear. Don't have one? Check these out.
KEEN Women's Bali Strap TG Sandals$69.73 at REIForclaz MT500 Lightweight Packable Hiking Sandals$40 at Decathlon AmericaTeva Women's Outflow Closed-Toe Water Sandals$74.73 at REISOREL Kinetic Sunchase Ankle Strap Sandal - Women's$99.95 at Backcountry.com
Wide-brim sun hat
Fourteen-plus hours of daylight means extended sun exposure daily.
Fourteen-plus hours of daylight means extended sun exposure daily. Don't have one? Check these out.
Pistil Women's Tegan Wide Brim Hat$39.73 at REIBrixton Mitch Packable Sun Hat$48.95 at Backcountry.comForclaz MT500 UPF 50+ Hiking Hat$20 at Decathlon AmericaOrilla Sun Hat$25 at Cotopaxi
Permethrin-treated clothing spray
Treat the clothes once and it lasts weeks.
Treat the clothes once and it lasts weeks. Don't have one? Check these out.
Sawyer Permethrin Pump Spray$14.50 at REI
Oral rehydration salts
Heat and unfamiliar food dehydrate travelers quickly.
Heat and unfamiliar food dehydrate travelers quickly. Don't have one? Check these out.
SaltStick Electrolyte Salt Capsules - 100 Capsules$27.30 at REISaltStick Fastchews Chewable Electrolyte Tablets Perfectly Peach$19.99 at Backcountry.comSaltStick Fastchews Chewable Electrolyte Tablets Seedless Watermelon$19.99 at Backcountry.comSaltStick Fastchews Chewable Electrolyte Tablets Coconut Pineapple$19.99 at Backcountry.com
Anti-diarrheal + probiotics
Unsafe tap water causes digestive trouble for most visitors.
Unsafe tap water causes digestive trouble for most visitors.
Multi-port USB-C charger (GaN)
One brick charges the laptop, phone, and camera.
One brick charges the laptop, phone, and camera. Don't have one? Check these out.
Dual Slim Charger$64.95 at Peak DesignAnker Wall Charger (33W, 2-Port) with USB-C to USB-C Cable$25 at REI
VPN
Hotel and cafe wifi is shared with everyone else in the building. A VPN keeps your banking and email to yourself.
Hotel and cafe wifi is shared with everyone else in the building. A VPN keeps your banking and email to yourself. Don't have one? Check these out.
NordVPNSee price at NordVPN
RFID travel wallet / money belt
International borders and crowds attract pickpockets.
International borders and crowds attract pickpockets. Don't have one? Check these out.
Undercover RFID Money Belt$35 at Backcountry.comSilk Undercover Money Belt$17.02 at Backcountry.comBison Designs T Lock Money Belt$24 at REIPassport Wallet$94.95 at Peak Design
AirTag / tracker for bags
Airport transit and busy terminals increase bag loss risk.
Airport transit and busy terminals increase bag loss risk.
Packing cubes
Packing for warm weather spreads gear across more volume.
Packing for warm weather spreads gear across more volume. Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickMatador Packing Cube SetSee price at MatadorMatador Gear Cube Set$58.99 at Backcountry.com3 Piece Compression Packing Cubes$50 at SamsoniteUltralight Packing Cube$24.95 at Peak Design
Waterproof phone pouch
Coastal humidity and water activities wet phones constantly.
Coastal humidity and water activities wet phones constantly. Don't have one? Check these out.
Nite Ize RunOff Waterproof Phone Pouch$34.95 at REI
Laundry bag / travel detergent
Eight rain days monthly and warm sweat require frequent washing.
Eight rain days monthly and warm sweat require frequent washing. Don't have one? Check these out.
Matador Laundry BagSee price at MatadorKnack Pack Drawstring Cover and Laundry Bag-Large$10 at Knack BagsNathan Power Wash Performance Laundry Detergent with Pump$24 at REI
Noise-cancelling headphones
Busy cities and long transit times demand quiet focus.
Busy cities and long transit times demand quiet focus. Don't have one? Check these out.
JBL Live 770NC Bluetooth Over-Ear Noise-Cancelling Headphones$220 at REISoundcore by Anker Space One Pro Bluetooth Over-Ear Noise-Canceling Headphones$200 at REISony WH-1000XM4C Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Lavender (M4 2nd Gen)$300 at SonySony 1000X THE COLLEXION Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones WH-1000XX/W$650 at Sony

Nice to have

You could skip every one of these
Shorts
Highs near 81°F rule out long pants for most outings.
Highs near 81°F rule out long pants for most outings. Don't have one? Check these out.
Helly Hansen Men's HH Quick-Dry 11" Cargo Shorts$59.73 at REIForclaz Men's MT500 Hiking Shorts$30 at Decathlon AmericaQuechua Women's MH100 Hiking Shorts$20 at Decathlon AmericaSimond Women’s Travel 900 Hiking Shorts$30 at Decathlon America
Lip balm with SPF
Lips crack and burn faster than body skin in high UV.
Lips crack and burn faster than body skin in high UV. Don't have one? Check these out.
Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm$3.95 at REIBadger SPF 15 Mineral Sunscreen Lip Balm$4.95 at REISPF 50 Hydrating Sun Balm$29 at Backcountry.com
Hand sanitizer
Coastal cities and frequent touching spread germs easily.
Coastal cities and frequent touching spread germs easily. Don't have one? Check these out.
Noshinku Ultra-Hydrating Pocket Hand Sanitizer Refill$13 at REIDr. Bronner's Organic Hand Sanitizer$5.50 at REINoshinku Refillable Ultra-Moisturizing Pocket Sanitizer$9 at REI
Sunburn-safe insect bite relief
Sunburn and insect bites need different treatments; bring both.
Sunburn and insect bites need different treatments; bring both. Don't have one? Check these out.
heat it classic USB-C Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$29.95 at REIheat it pro USB-C Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$49.95 at REIBadger Outdoor Itch Relief Stick$9.95 at REIheat it classic Lightning Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$29.95 at REI
Short cables (USB-C)
Multiple devices need charging in rooms with few outlets.
Multiple devices need charging in rooms with few outlets. Don't have one? Check these out.
USB-C CableSee price at Peak DesignAnker Prime USB-C to USB-C Cable (6 ft., 240W, Upcycled-Braided)$35 at REIUSB-C to C Cable, Paracord wrapped, 3 ft PD enabled$27.99 at Backcountry.comCable Kit$19.99 at Peak Design
Language app
A few phrases go a long way. Ten minutes a day before you leave is plenty.
A few phrases go a long way. Ten minutes a day before you leave is plenty.
Passport holder
International travel requires constant document access.
International travel requires constant document access.
Luggage locks (TSA)
Hostels and shared accommodations need luggage security.
Hostels and shared accommodations need luggage security. Don't have one? Check these out.
Matador BetaLockSee price at MatadorTravel Safe 4-Dial TSA Cable Lock$15 at Eagle Creek3 Dial Travel Sentry Combination Lock$13 at SamsonitePacsafe ProSafe 1000 TSA Combination Luggage Lock$17.95 at REI
Toiletry bag (hanging)
Humidity and heat make toiletries mold without airflow.
Humidity and heat make toiletries mold without airflow. Don't have one? Check these out.
Toiletry Bag$50 at Backcountry.comHanging Toiletry Bag - Small$49.95 at Backcountry.comDK5 ModPak Toiletry Bag$49.95 at Backcountry.comBuddy 2 Toiletry Bag$44.99 at Backcountry.com
Travel pillow
Long flights to Argentina benefit from neck support.
Long flights to Argentina benefit from neck support. Don't have one? Check these out.
Blackout Travel Pillow$39.99 at Backcountry.comZempire Chill Pill DLX Memory Foam Camp Pillow$40 at REISea To Summit Foam Core Pillow Starfish, Large$34.95 at Backcountry.comExhale Neck Pillow$29 at Backcountry.com

The basics

You own most of these. We are just making sure they make it in.
Toiletries kit
Travel-size toothpaste + brush
Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickMatador Toothbrush Caps 2-PackSee price at MatadorMatador Refillable Toothpaste TubesSee price at MatadorHuppy Peppermint Toothpaste Tablets in Tin$12.99 at Backcountry.comDr. Bronner's Travel Toothpaste - 1 oz. Peppermint$2.95 at REI
Deodorant
Don't have one? Check these out.
HiBAR Natural Deodorant Unscented$13.95 at REIBusy Co Clarifying Deodorant Wipes$6.95 at REI
Medications + prescriptions
Chargers (phone)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Dual Slim Charger$64.95 at Peak DesignAnker MagGo Wireless Charging Station (3-in-1, Foldable Pad) with Charger and USB-C Cable$100 at REIAnker Wall Charger (33W, 2-Port) with USB-C to USB-C Cable$25 at REI
Underwear
Don't have one? Check these out.
Everyday Merino Thong Underwear - Women's$34 at Backcountry.comEveryday Merino Bikini Underwear - Women's$34 at Backcountry.comSimond Trek 500 Merino Wool Backpacking Underwear Women's$29.99 at Decathlon AmericaREI Co-op Women's Merino Bikini Underwear$27.95 at REI
Socks
Don't have one? Check these out.
Injinji Ultra Run No-Show Wool Socks$21 at REIBalega Hidden Dry No-Show Socks$13.73 at REIBalega Hidden Contour No-Show Socks$14.73 at REIWoolrich Merino Solid Ragg Socks$14.73 at REI
Sleepwear
Reusable shopping bag
Don't have one? Check these out.
Packable Tote Bag$49 at Eagle CreekPackable Tote Bag - Geo$24.95 at rumplGrocery Tote Messenger Bag$125 at Backcountry.comChrome Grocery Tote Messenger Bag Matte$125 at Backcountry.com
Pen (customs forms)
Copy of passport
Small lock
Don't have one? Check these out.
3 Dial Travel Sentry Combination Lock$13 at SamsonitePacsafe ProSafe 1000 TSA Combination Luggage Lock$17.95 at REI
Earbuds
Don't have one? Check these out.
Soundcore by Anker Liberty 5 Active Noise-Canceling Wireless Earbuds$130 at REIShokz OpenDots ONE Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds$170 at REISoundcore by Anker AeroFit 2 Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds$100 at REIJBL Tune Flex 2 Bluetooth In-Ear True Wireless Noise-Canceling Earbuds$110 at REI
Sunglasses case
Don't have one? Check these out.
Chums Transporter Sunglasses Case$10 at REICroakies Sunglasses Case with Carabiner$9.95 at REI
Nail clippers
Don't have one? Check these out.
So iLL Nail Clippers$8 at REI
Sewing kit / safety pins
Don't have one? Check these out.
Expedition Sewing Awl$35 at Backcountry.comSpeedy Stitcher Sewing Awl with Extra Thread$33.50 at REI

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