| PATAGONIAN
CLIMATE IN SUMMER SEASON |
To
be a
better
prepare our expedition to Patagonia, we must consider the different
microclimates
by which we are going to walk. The main characteristic of this place is
the fast change that can suffer the climate conditions. Any combination
can be possible between the wind, sun, rain and snow in a single day.
Patagonia
do not have a determined climate, are rather unstable, mainly in the
proximity
to the South Ice Field, places that registers the lowest temperatures
and
the main precipitation, that even can be in snow type. However the
Pampa
sector (dry zone) we will be able to appreciate the zone of more heat
and
minor humidity index, arriving in some days at temperatures near the
25°C.
Our equipment
and clothing must be adapted for these circumstances, we must have
special
care with the selection of the clothes that we will use, which as main
norm must suitably support to rain and the wind, and to be sufficiently
comfortable for the warms days. We must be prepared to live the four
seasons
climate in a single day. |
| CLOTHES
AND PERSONAL EQUIPMENT |
Upper
body:
- Wind proof
and water proof Jacket, such as Gore Tex or similar layer
- Fleece or
pile coat
- 2 polypropylene
“T” shirt long sleeve
- 2 polypropylene “T” shirt short sleeve
- Cap of wool
or fleece
- Light Gloves
Lower body:
- 3 or 4 pairs
of socks
- Lightweight
polypropylene or capilene long underwear bottoms
- Breathable
and windproof pants
- One lightweight pant (quick dry)
- Light trekking
boots and sneakers
- Gaitors
Personal
equipment:
- Clean clothes
for sleep
- Sleeping
bag (-10°C)
- Articles
of personal cleanliness
- Plastic
bottle to fill up with water (1.000cc)
- Sun glasses
- Sun screen
lotion
- Sun screen
lip protector
- Insects
repellent
- Backpack
at least 70 liters of capacity (for Paine Circuit 11 and 9 days)
- Backpack
at least 55 liters of capacity (for Paine W Circuit 7 and 5 days)
- Head lamp
- Camera
- Towel
- Trekking poles
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