What to Pack for The O Circuit and W Trek in Patagonia + Tips for Your Trip

Deciding what to pack for the O Circuit or W Trek in Patagonia can be really difficult! In general, packing for multi-day hikes is a challenging task, but Patagonia's notorious wind and quick-changing weather make packing for a trek in this region even more difficult. We hiked the O Circuit in Torres del Paine National Park (Chile) in March, 2022, and we brought all our own camping equipment and food for the entire trek. In this video we are sharing with you what to pack for the O Circuit as well as what to pack for the W Trek, inclusive of the food to bring for multi-day hiking and tons of tips for the O Circuit!

For anyone just learning about hiking in Torres del Paine National Park, it's important to know that the O Circuit is a big circular loop usually completed over 7-9 days, and the W Trek is the latter half of the O Circuit. So, by completing the O Circuit, you also complete the W Trek! Because the two trails have so much overlap, we have included lots of great tips for the W Trek as well.

If you want to know things like is there safe drinking water on the treks, if there are toilets at campsites, how often you will find garbages, and how accessible electricity is on the O Circuit and W Trek, be sure to watch the full video! We include all of this information (and so many more goodies) throughout the video.

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== Chapters ==
00:00 How do we know what to pack for the O and W Treks?
00:47 Nicole's Clothing
01:51 Mico's Clothing
03:28 Outerwear
06:00 Footwear
07:07 Shelter and Sleep System
09:01 Cooking Equipment
11:22 Food (our meals)
14:53 Health and Hygiene
17:42 Electronics
19:12 Miscellaneous
20:32 Backpacks

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[sudhakarsubramaniam]

Guys, You are my saviour. Was confused about a back pack and here we go. Hiking in Patagonia this feb 2025 and your videos are super useful. From Thunder Bay, ON, CA as well 🙂

[Natugrafia]

Hi guys, very nice video! as a Chilean living abroad just wanted to add a note to the sausage and cheese snacks, in case anyone it thinking about bringing their favorite ones from their home country; this is not possible because the Chilean Agricultural Service is VERY strickt and bringing animal products (especially dairy and meats that might contain pork) is just not allowed, no matter if its sealed, with few exceptions. Altogether, save yourself trouble and don't attempt it unless you check it before hand and are 1000% sure (still, an agent unaware of exception products will likely confiscate it anyways). Trust me, they DO check and they DO confiscate everything that is not allowed, if you are not sure, always declare what you bring to clarify and that's the worst that could happen, if you don't, fines are quite high and they can get quite "unfriendly" =P.

[travelclimb]

Thanks for Patagonia vids you guys made! We’re getting ready for it Feb 2023. Also thanks for all the answers in the Patagonia Facebook group. Super helpful!

[mariflorez]

Thank you for this video. Canadians are the best at packing 😂. Keeping it so real with all those details and budget friendly tips!! This is very useful info. Glad to hear showers are hot and free! ❤

[destinylovelantern]

Ooh I love those backpacks!! Thanks for the recommendations 😁💜

[ramzib.]

You guys are awesome. Going to Patagonia in January. I have just ordered the Farpoint backpack on Amazon!

[kerk]

Thank you for the video! I enjoy your packing videos a lot! They are always so fun and informative to watch :)

[isaacsouza]

Thanks for the video. This will help a lot me and my friends.

[matt]

Haven't got to your time in Chile yet but I'm sure I will loving it you really do good videos👌👍

[IaMYip]

Hi guys, thank you all so much for sharing your experience and packing list!

I was wondering what is the best method for drying our packtowels after showering. Thanks in advance!

[samanthalin]

Love your video, so helpful!! Hi from Canada as well :D

[gravitygolf]

I am trying to go this next week. Where did you book the campsites from?

[michaelr]

Hey Nicole and Mico! Thanks so much for your video, we’ve been hunting for something just like this whilst preparing for the W in a future adventure. Love all the content you two make, full of smiles and super relaxed! Can’t wait to continue to watch your adventures, where after South America are you planning to go?

[TuKMoLnanaman]

I find your (packing) video FULL of information!!! Although, I am wondering how you organized/plan the Permits and Camp Sites? did you plan it your selves or use professional services and WHO?

[henrysmith]

The backpacks...are they carry-on size or do they have to be checked?

[katherinegill]

very detailed and comprehensive video, thank you 😊👍🏻

[rarksz]

thank you for the very useful information! did you guys have to check in your bags on the plane? or did it pass as carry on?

[karenlee]

Between YT and the Patagonia facebook group, you guys have been so helpful. Glad you made this vid! Curious, you briefly mentioned bug spray - did you need it? I’ll be there in January so a little warmer than when you guys were there.

[priyanthidissa]

Hey guys, awesome video and thank you for making this. One question. How did you guys make the bookings at the different camp sites? I’m having a mare with it

[gabbydelima-fbvh]

Your videos are super helpful! You both are wonderful! How did send some luggage back home from South America? Did you use an airline or another company?