What to Pack for Trekking the O Circuit in Patagonia
By Hayley Babbitt Above: Selfie in my tent at Refugio Los Perros on the O Circuit, Patagonia, Chile. 2026 by Hayley Babbitt Patagonia: the land of ravaging winds. When it came to planning what to pack for my trek of the O Circuit in Patagonia, Chile, the wind and rain were at the front of my mind while selecting my gear. While I was blessed to have had several beautiful, perfect days that were sunny (and strangely hot), I had also hiked several days in steady rain and endured
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