What to pack for a month in Chile

Packing for a month in Chile will vary depending on where you’re going and at what time of year. We visited in March and April and visited Santiago, Patagonia, Easter Island, and the Atacama desert — a real mix of climates and landscapes. As a result my packing list was long and varied. If you’re only going to cities you probably won’t need to bring practical gear. And if you’re exclusively going to Patagonia or remote regions like Chiloe and Atacama then you won’t need so much casual city-wear. 

This is what I packed for four weeks in Chile. 

Four week Chile packing list 

On top

• Three vest tops

• Three t-shirt

• A halter top

• Three sports bras

• Two to four thermal tops (if you’re hiking)

• Two dresses

On the bottom

• Two pairs of wide leg trousers

• Two pair of shorts 

• A denim skirt 

• Two pairs of leggings (for hiking)

As layers

• A white linen shirt

• A plaid shirt 

• A light jumper 

• A waterproof shell coat (for Patagonia)

• A padded faux down base jacket (for Patagonia)

• A fleece jacket (for Patagonia and Atacama) 

On my feet

• One pair of socks per day

• One warm pair of socks for nights

• A pair of adidas spezials

• A pair of black Birkenstocks 

• A pair of Adidas Terrex Anylander trainers 

Everything else

• Running gear

• Two weeks of underwear 

• A Uniqlo shoulder bag

• A backpack

• A tote bag 

• Two bikinis

• Sunglasses

• A scarf or cap as head protection 

• A water bottle 

• A phone case with shoulder strap 

• A quick drying towel 

• An EU plug adapter and relevant chargers 

• An ebook 

• Daily toiletries including plenty of SPF

Find out more about how we spent four weeks in Chile here.