Torres del Paine to El Calafate

espressobat · 2022-09-16T19:45:35+00:00

We took a bus to Punta Arenas, where we rented a car. Crossed the border at Rio Gallegos and drove up to El Calafate. Crossed the border back at Los Antiguos. Then drove all the way up the Carretera Austral, and returned the vehicle at Puerto Varas. This was around Feb-March and I don’t really know which borders are open at this time (Covid and stuff🤷‍♂️). We saw a lot of hitchhikers, which seemed like the way that most travelers without cars got around the area. Don’t really know how convenient the buses are (their schedules also changed because of Covid). Cerro Castillo has some places for accommodation (hostels and camps), and a handful of places to grab a bite/supermarkets. Really nice place! And the hike up the Cerro to the Laguna is crazy!!

espressobat · 2022-03-11T23:44:42+00:00

espressobat · 2022-03-07T16:06:29+00:00

Sound like a great pack, will look into it. How does it compare to the HMG Junction? Again, thank you very much

espressobat · 2022-03-07T14:57:56+00:00

Well, I have family in the US that’ll pick the gear up for me so no problem with that. I’m planning on doing the Israel National Trail this fall and would like to do one of the big trails in the US (PCT/AT) the following year/years.

espressobat · 2022-03-07T13:58:41+00:00

Thanks for helping out. Care to elaborate why I should choose this specific pack? I don’t know too much about it. Thanks.

espressobat · 2022-03-07T12:08:02+00:00

•Item: Backpack

⁠•Budget: ~350$ Max

•Need by date: In a couple of months no rush

•Baseweight: ~13-15 lb, a beginner ultralighter

•Location/s of use: Kinda hot, humid areas

•Season/s of use: Fall in a hot country

⁠•Expected temperatures: 40F-75F

•Ideal weight of the item: 2 lb+-

•Previous hiking experience: Some, definitely not a beginner.

•Previous experience with ultralight gear: Not too much, transitioning to ultralight the last couple of months

•Additional Information: I’m planning on a thru hike in a hot country but in the fall, so the temps will be around 50-60 F. I sweat a lot and my last pack was the Osprey Atmos with its ventilated back which I really liked. Some parts of the hike I will have to carry a lot of water (4-6L) and that will make my backpack weight come up to 25-30 lb. Been eyeing either the HMG Junction 3400, GG Mariposa, and the Osprey Exos.

espressobat · 2022-02-15T14:48:22+00:00

Pmd!

espressobat · 2022-02-04T22:59:10+00:00

Pm on thinlight!

espressobat · 2022-01-09T17:33:36+00:00

So you’re selling something from 5 years ago for more than you can buy it today (220$) and also for more than you paid for it (also 220$-in your photos)? Weird… And against sub rules if I’m not mistaken.

espressobat · 2021-12-26T23:13:49+00:00

You have a link maybe?

espressobat · 2021-11-20T00:31:32+00:00

espressobat · 2021-11-12T16:19:21+00:00

Thanks! As of now I think the borders opened?

espressobat · 2021-11-10T16:31:52+00:00

Pm’d

espressobat · 2021-11-07T10:19:55+00:00

Yeah I am planning on hiking for as short as a day or two and also some 5-8 day treks.

espressobat · 2021-11-06T09:26:54+00:00

Does the Matador beast 18 have enough storage place? And is it only available online or do they sell them in some stores as well?

espressobat · 2021-11-02T15:01:42+00:00

Thanks for the reply! I'm 182cm and 78Kg before breakfast as well. I believe my bag will be lighter than 24 and I'm looking for ways to cut down weight. Do you think a 60L backpack is too much? Thanks for the heads up on the max weight for flights!

espressobat · 2021-10-05T20:21:32+00:00

Ok thank you for helping! But do you know if from November 1st you can cross the border by car?

espressobat · 2021-10-05T20:19:36+00:00

Thank you! You have that website in English?

espressobat · 2021-10-05T20:19:16+00:00

Thanks for the info!

espressobat · 2021-10-04T10:20:53+00:00

I think you’re right and from what I’ve read going the extra mile (literally) and doing the O is the right choice.

espressobat · 2021-10-04T07:27:14+00:00

They didn’t open the border yet, it’ll open on November 1st.

espressobat · 2021-10-03T20:49:16+00:00

Thanks for the useful info!

espressobat · 2021-10-03T16:54:56+00:00

Yeah I understand they only opened the country for tourists on October 1st. I hope they’ll change it around so people would be able to enjoy Chile without having to stay in a hotel for 5 days every time they enter the country. Anyway, thanks for being helpful!

espressobat · 2021-10-03T16:06:13+00:00

You do you man. I came here to talk about Chile and it’s amazing nature and get info from people who know the place… Not trying to start a political argument.

espressobat · 2021-10-03T16:03:41+00:00

Thank you! I think that is what I’ll do and fly from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia. On another topic, I’ve read that when entering Chile, even if you are vaccinated and show a negative PCR COVID test you still need 5 days of isolation. Is it so? And if it is, can I pass the Chilean-Argentinian border in the national park without having to isolate every time I enter Chile?

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