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What to pack forArgentina
in June

59° / 46°F
7 days of rain. Sunset around 5:45pm.
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The essentials

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Merino base layer top
Wear one, dry one. Cotton stays wet all week here.
Wear one, dry one. Cotton stays wet all week here. Don't have one? Check these out.
Arc'teryx Women's Satoro Merino Wool Crew Neck Long-Sleeve Base Layer Top$95.73 at REIArc'teryx Women's Lana Merino Wool Crew Base Layer Top$63.93 at REIREI Co-op Women's Merino 185 Long-Sleeve Crew Base Layer Top$84.95 at REITerramar Men's 3.0 Merino Bi-Layer Long-Sleeve Crew Base Layer Top$29.73 at REI
Fleece or midlayer
The layer you'll wear more than any other.
The layer you'll wear more than any other. Don't have one? Check these out.
Tista Grid Full-Zip Hood Midlayer Top - Women's$41.96 at Backcountry.com
Polarized sunglasses
Water reflects UV even at index 3.2, and 9.8 hours of daylight means extended exposure.
Water reflects UV even at index 3.2, and 9.8 hours of daylight means extended exposure. Don't have one? Check these out.
Knockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Desert$38 at Backcountry.comKnockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Orange Rose$25.93 at REIFast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses$38 at Backcountry.comKnockaround Fast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses Desert$38 at Backcountry.com
DEET or picaridin repellent
Coastal humidity at 79% draws insects; repellent prevents bites in urban parks nearby.
Coastal humidity at 79% draws insects; repellent prevents bites in urban parks nearby. 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.comBen's Eco Spray Insect Repellent - 30 Percent DEET$9.50 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
Don't have one? Check these out.
Kikkerland Wilderness First-Aid Kit$12.50 at REIHART Outdoor Pocket First-Aid Kit$10.50 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
Nine hours of daylight drains batteries fast on a long city day.
Nine hours of daylight drains batteries fast on a long city day. Don't have one? Check these out.
Goal Zero Venture 75 Power Bank$120 at REIAnker MagGo Power Bank (10,000 mAh, Slim)$80 at REIBioLite Charge 80 PD Power Bank$99.95 at REIAnker Zolo Power Bank (20,000 mAh, 22.5W, Built-In USB-C Cable)$40 at REI
Headlamp
Dark by 5:45pm. Every campsite chore after that is a two-hands job.
Dark by 5:45pm. Every campsite chore after that is a two-hands job. Don't have one? Check these out.
Fenix HM50R V2.0 Rechargeable Headlamp$59.95 at REIDash 450 Rechargeable HeadLamp$69.95 at Backcountry.comStorm 450 Headlamp$38.47 at Backcountry.comCoast RL10R Rechargeable Headlamp$29.95 at REI
Carry-on backpack (35–45L)
Fits overhead bins on flights to Argentina, avoiding checked-bag delays entirely.
Fits overhead bins on flights to Argentina, avoiding checked-bag delays entirely. 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)
Nine daylight hours mean you'll explore parks near the city all day.
Nine daylight hours mean you'll explore parks near the city all day. Don't have one? Check these out.
Consuelo 22L Daypack$120 at CotopaxiIsabella 3.0 20L Daypack - Women's$66.75 at Backcountry.comStio Basin Daypack$75.93 at REIArcane Large 20L Daypack$65.97 at Backcountry.com
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 Packs Wildwater 35L Dry Bag Tunnel Vision$35.75 at Backcountry.comOsprey Wildwater Dry Bag 15$33.73 at REIRace 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 Ridge Infinity Shell Jacket - Men's$293 at Backcountry.comHelly Hansen Odin BC Infinity Shell Jacket - Women's$228 at Backcountry.comRapha Pro Team Lightweight Wind Jacket - Men's$235 at Backcountry.com
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
Unsafe tap water causes dehydration; salts restore electrolytes when illness strikes.
Unsafe tap water causes dehydration; salts restore electrolytes when illness strikes. Don't have one? Check these out.
SaltStick Electrolyte Salt Capsules - 100 Capsules$27.30 at REISaltStick Fastchews Chewable Electrolyte Tablets Mixed Berry$19.99 at Backcountry.comSaltStick Fastchews Chewable Electrolyte Tablets Green Apple$19.99 at Backcountry.comSaltStick Fastchews Chewable Electrolyte Tablets Perfectly Peach$19.99 at Backcountry.com
Anti-diarrheal + probiotics
Unsafe water and 79% humidity breed pathogens that cause traveler's diarrhea.
Unsafe water and 79% humidity breed pathogens that cause traveler's diarrhea.
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 travel through Buenos Aires exposes cash and cards to theft.
International travel through Buenos Aires exposes cash and cards to theft. Don't have one? Check these out.
Undercover RFID Money Belt$35 at Eagle CreekEagle Creek Silk Undercover Money Belt Rose$17.02 at Backcountry.comBison Designs T Lock Money Belt$24 at REIPassport Wallet$94.95 at Peak Design
AirTag / tracker for bags
Luggage passes through many hands at the airport and shared hostels.
Luggage passes through many hands at the airport and shared hostels.
Packing cubes
Seven rain days and high humidity create damp clothes that need organizing.
Seven rain days and high humidity create damp clothes that need organizing. 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
Laundry bag / travel detergent
Wet surfaces from rain and humidity soil clothes faster than usual.
Wet surfaces from rain and humidity soil clothes faster than usual. Don't have one? Check these out.
Matador Laundry BagSee price at MatadorNathan Power Wash Performance Laundry Detergent with Pump$24 at REIKnack Pack Drawstring Cover and Laundry Bag-Large$10 at Knack Bags
Noise-cancelling headphones
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-1000XM6 Best Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Sandstone WH-1000XM6/T$460 at SonySony WH-1000XM4C Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Black (M4 2nd Gen)$300 at Sony

Nice to have

You could skip every one of these
Hand sanitizer
Seven rain days plus 79% humidity means surfaces stay wet and germy.
Seven rain days plus 79% humidity means surfaces stay wet and germy. Don't have one? Check these out.
Noshinku Ultra-Hydrating Pocket Hand Sanitizer Refill$13 at REINoshinku Refillable Ultra-Moisturizing Pocket Sanitizer$9 at REIDr. Bronner's Organic Hand Sanitizer$5.50 at REI
Sunburn-safe insect bite relief
Don't have one? Check these out.
heat it classic Lightning Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$29.95 at REIheat it classic USB-C Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$29.95 at REIBadger Outdoor Itch Relief Stick$9.95 at REIheat it pro USB-C Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$49.95 at REI
Short cables (USB-C)
One outlet per room means cables stay plugged in, not tangled in bags.
One outlet per room means cables stay plugged in, not tangled in bags. 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 REIAnker 2-in-1 USB-C to USB-C Cable (4 ft., 140W, Braided)$26 at REICable 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
Border control requires your passport multiple times during this international trip.
Border control requires your passport multiple times during this international trip.
Luggage locks (TSA)
International flights and shared hostels mean luggage passes through many hands.
International flights and shared hostels mean luggage passes through many hands. Don't have one? Check these out.
Matador BetaLockSee price at MatadorPacsafe ProSafe 1000 TSA Combination Luggage Lock$17.95 at REIPacsafe ProSafe 620 TSA Accepted Luggage Locks$17.95 at REITSA Cable Lock$15.95 at Backcountry.com
Toiletry bag (hanging)
Toiletries get damp in the 79% humidity unless hung to dry.
Toiletries get damp in the 79% humidity unless hung to dry. Don't have one? Check these out.
DK5 ModPak Toiletry Bag$49.95 at Backcountry.comHanging Toiletry Bag - Small$49.95 at Backcountry.comToiletry Bag$50 at Backcountry.comPack-It Hanging Toiletry Bag$40 at Eagle Creek
Travel pillow
Long flights to Argentina and shared hostels demand rest you can't get.
Long flights to Argentina and shared hostels demand rest you can't get. Don't have one? Check these out.
Blackout Travel Pillow$39.99 at Backcountry.comZempire Chill Pill DLX Memory Foam Camp Pillow$40 at REIFoam Core Pillow$34.95 at Backcountry.comSea To Summit Foam Core Pillow Starfish, Large$34.95 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.comREI Co-op Women's Merino Hipster Underwear$29.95 at REISimond Trek 500 Merino Wool Backpacking Underwear Women's$29.99 at Decathlon America
Socks
Don't have one? Check these out.
Injinji Ultra Run No-Show Wool Socks$21 at REIBalega Women's Enduro No-Show Socks$13.73 at REIBalega Hidden Dry No-Show Socks$13.73 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.
Pacsafe ProSafe 1000 TSA Combination Luggage Lock$17.95 at REI3 Dial Travel Sentry Combination Lock$13 at Samsonite
Earbuds
Don't have one? Check these out.
Shokz OpenDots ONE Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds$170 at REISoundcore by Anker Liberty 5 Active Noise-Canceling Wireless Earbuds$130 at REIJBL Tune Flex 2 Bluetooth In-Ear True Wireless Noise-Canceling Earbuds$110 at REISoundcore by Anker AeroFit 2 Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds$100 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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