i'll be in south america in january and i'd like to do some multiday hiking in patagonia, but i'm kind of clueless for how accessible this is. i could bring map backpack/tent/gear, but i'll be doing other travelling as well, so i don't really want to lug extra stuff around, but i will if needed. other thought was to rent gear or book cabins/hostels if that's a thing.googling this type of trip, excursion companies want like $3-5k, so fuck that, how do i hike some of the best trails in this region without spending a fortune?
>>2790312>I don't want to pay 5 grand to an outfitterUnderstandable>I don't want to pay the checked bag fee to bring my own gearI don't think you've given this trip enough thought
The fishing must be good down there. Its probably still the kind of place where you can just wing it and talk to the farmers to see if they will let you explore their land.
Hi anon, i live in patagonia. You already know what places you want to go?, a really nice place is El Chalten. IMO, for average hikings you don't really need that much gear..
>>2790312If you are doing the Patagonia tour, just buy a 1p tent in Santiago before moving to Patagonia through facebook marketplace (coordinate a meetup by an undergound station) you can find good deals there and sell it later in patagonia when your tour is over.> t.chudleno
>>2790315>I don't think you've given this trip enough thought>expecting people to think on 4channewfag
Chile or Argentina? I'm a local there in Puerto Varas. >>2790346Totally is, but with gringos an extra $20 or a gift goes a long way to make locals more friendly towards you. >>2791572There's a decathlon store in Pto Montt, but it's rather small and shitty. There are various stores here to buy anything you want /out/ related.
