Packing clothing for Argentina was tricky. We went in October, which was their spring. But we were also moving across country from North (Iguazú) to South (Patagonia), which meant we would encounter a wide range of temperatures, from hot and humid, to cool and windy. Our trip would also include a mix of hiking, city life and fine dining.
Generally speaking Argentina is a casually dressed place. There were some neighbourhoods in Mendoza and Buenos Aires where people made a noticable efford to be well put together. But by and large you can get away with being pretty casual and not seem out of place.
Tops
Everything here was chosen because it works when worn alone, but also because everything can be mixed and matched for layering to meet the wide range of weather conditions which Argentina will throw at you. I tend to go with “engineered” clothing, leaning on brands that focus on activewear and technical clothing. They don’t wrinkle or stain the way fashion brands do, tend to stay fresher longer, dry quickly and are versatile enough for casual wear.
- 1 Medium Weight Tank Top – aim for something with a bamboo and cotton blend. Bamboo stays fresher longer and feels dryer. This was a valuable piece on those days when the temperature spiked and when we were up in Iguazú. Icebreaker Marino Wool Tank Top is also a good choice for tis particlul
- 1 Simple Cotton T-Shirt – This is just such a useful staple. I chose something that worked for jogging, but had a cut nice enough that I could wear it with jeans to a casual restaurant. Bonus if you can find a bamboo blend. Other good branks for this would be Patagonia
1 Remera Women’s L/S Capilene Cool Lightweight Shirt
This was the shirt Anyes wore most often on the trip. It was good for hiking, jogging and enjoying a casual day out around a city.
We love this shirt. There’s a men and women’s version and it’s so versitile it basicly gets packed on every trip we take. It comes in a number of colours, with tank top and t-shirt versions as well. It fits nicely on the body so you still look respectably well put together. The fabric is perfect for spring weather when the breeze can be a little cool, but it’s also excellent in hot weather. We prefer the long sleeve version of this because it provides our skin some shelter from the sun so we don’t have to stop and spend a bunch of time slathering on sunscreen.
Features:
– Fabric dries quickly and wicks moisture to keep you cool.
– It doesn’t wrinkle and it washes nicely in the sink.
– Set-in sleeves allow for improved movement during activity.
– It has HeiQ® Fresh long-lasting odor control
– Side vents provide improved mobility and help keep you cool
– Slightly dropped back hem prevents the shirt from riding up when you’re active, and it also looks good untucked in a pair of jeans
– the wide crew on the women’s version lets you dress it up with a simple necklace and matching earrings for a casual day out
1 A Short Sleeve Knit Top
This was the second most often worn piece of clothing during the trip. It can be worn casually with a pair of shorts and is easily dressed up with dark blue jeans and a bit of makeup and jewelry. It was comfortable during the warm days and when the nights cooled off, I just needed to throw on a shawl.
1 Women’s Tropic Comfort Natural Hoody
This is another patagonia staple that comes with me on most trips. In tropical countries it’s the perfect thing to wear on flights and overnight bus trips, which can tend to lean surprisingly cold. It was perfect for Argentina’s spring, as it’s comfortable in mild spring weather and stays comfortable as the temperature cools off. It’s cozy and breathable, and I especially love the hoodie. It’s great for casual wear, hiking and jogging.
– side-panel zippered pocket is great for holding a room key
– the sleeve has a finger loop and thumb whole for the times when you want to cover your hands, either for warmth, sun protection or coziness
– 40+ UPF sun protection
– made from natural beech tree pulp
– hood is designed to fit over a baseball cap for additional sun protection and face coverage
1 Icebreaker Marino Wool Base Lakyer
They come in ratings with 200 being best for moderate to cool conditions, and 150 – 175 can work for any condition. Mine is 175, which makes it excellent for layering or to wear just on its own. It works great with a pair of jeans for casual wear on a cool morning or evening. With hiking pants it’s good for hitting the trails, and I’ve also worn it on cool days for running. With a nano-puff jacket it was great for our glacier hike and it kept me warm in the famous Patagonia wind-storms during their October spring. During other trips I have layered under a hiking shirt for autum hikes and in cold weather added the nano jacket for a third warm layer. They come in different styles, but currently mine is long sleeve crewe.
- Soft, lightweight and naturally odour resistant
- Non-itchy wool
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