Argentina Packing List (2.5 Weeks with a 28L Carry-On)
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- Äas pĹidĂĄn 15. 06. 2024
- My packing list for a 2.5 week trip to Argentina. Links below đ
Destination: Argentina
Season/weather: September; 45 - 80°F (7 - 27°C)
Trip Length: 2.5 weeks
Number of Travelers: Solo
Pack: Thule Aion (28-32 L)
Base weight: 9.7 lbs (4.4 kg)
Total weight: 12.0 lbs (5.45 kg)
Lighterpack: lighterpack.com/r/5blz8q
Imgur Gallery: imgur.com/gallery/9EAujcf
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Argentina Packing List Contents:
0:00 - Intro and Overview
0:51 - Thule Aion 28
1:53 - Packing Cubes, Clothes
2:49 - Electronics
3:09 - Toiletries
4:09 - Misc. Gear
5:39 - Packed bag, weight
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Packing List (Product Links Below):
Backpack and Cubes:
(1) Main Pack - Thule Aion 28
(1) Packing Cube - Medium Eagle Creek Clean/Dirty
(1) Daypack - Matador Freefly 16L
Worn Clothes:
⢠Polo shirt - Wool and Prince Pique polo
⢠Pants - KUHL Men's Radikl Pants (Burnt Olive)
⢠Underwear - Wool & Prince Boxer Briefs
⢠Socks - Generic Synthetic Socks (Hanes eg.)
⢠Belt - Arcade Adventure Ranger
⢠Hat - REI Screeline Cap
⢠Shoes - Blue suede
Packed Clothes:
⢠(1) Short sleeve button shirt - Prana Cayman
⢠(2) T-Shirt - Hanes Men's Sport Cool Dri (synthetic)
⢠(1) Pants - Kuhl Renegade Rock Pants (Ink Black)
⢠(2) Underwear - Generic Synthetic Underwear (Hanes eg.)
⢠(1) Socks - Smartwool Midweight
⢠(1) Wind Jacket - Patagonia Houdini
⢠(1) Puffy jacket - Arc'teryx Atom LT Synthetic
Electronics:
⢠Travel adapter - CARD 4-Pro
⢠Car charger - Random brand
⢠Battery pack - Nitecore NB10000
⢠USB cord - 6-foot Anker Powerline III
⢠USB cord - Chafon 5-in-1 Charging Cable
⢠eReader - Boox Nova 3
⢠Head phones - Aftershokz Aeropex
⢠Phone - Google Pixel 2
Toiletries:
⢠Toiletry bag - Eagle Creek Pack-it Isolate quick trip XS
⢠Soap case - Matador Flatpak
⢠Soap bar - Dr. Bronners
⢠Tooth brush - Regular size with end broken off
⢠Tooth paste - Travel tube
⢠Sunscreen - travel sized Neutrogena
⢠Hair gel - in small 14cc GoTubb
⢠Laundry soap - Dr. Bronners liquid in 2 oz Nalgene
⢠Lip balm - Vaseline
⢠Razor - Gillette Venus Mini
⢠Fingernail clippers - Revlon normal size
⢠Mini mirror - foldable compact style
⢠Earplugs - Foam in plastic case
First-Aid Kit
⢠Ibuprofen
⢠Immodium (Loperamide HCL)
⢠Pepto Bismol (Bismuth subsalicylate)
⢠Band-Aids - Medium and finger size
⢠Antibiotic gel - Small pack
⢠Leukotape - 12â cloth tape for blisters
Misc.
⢠Pen
⢠Pencil
⢠Sunglasses and case
⢠Travel towel - Matador Nano Large
⢠Water bottle - Grayl Ultrapress
⢠Clip lock - Nite-Ize S-Biner micro lock
⢠Notebook - 3â-5â (~A7)
⢠Sleep Mask - free from airline
⢠Utensil set - Humangear Duo (Fork and spoon)
⢠Plastic bags - 3x Ziploc freezer
⢠Games - Air Deck playing cards, 6 dice, pigs
⢠Sink stopper - Generic universal
⢠Instant coffee - Starbucks packets
Travel Documents and Wallet
⢠Travel wallet - Eagle Creek hidden wallet
⢠Day use wallet - Chums surfshort wallet
⢠Passport
⢠Driverâs license
⢠Credit card (x2)
⢠Debit card (x2)
⢠Copies of documents - photocopy of passport; luggage
⢠Vaccination card
⢠Confirmations/tickets
⢠Cash to exchange for ARS
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đź - Seen In Video
Bags:
Thule Aion 28 - onebagtravels.com/refer/thule...
Packing Cube, Eagle Creek Medium Compression
onebagtravels.com/refer/eagle...
Clothes
Wool and Prince Pique Polo:
onebagtravels.com/refer/wool-...
Arcteryx Atom LT:
onebagtravels.com/refer/arcte...
Patagonia Houdini:
onebagtravels.com/refer/patag...
Electronics:
CARD 4-Pro International Travel Adapter: amzn.to/2Qgvgf7
Nitecore NB10000 - amzn.to/3CpJumU
Aftershokz Aeropex: amzn.to/3vJaqsx
Boox Nova 3 eReader: amzn.to/3plmxdW
Toiletries:
Eagle Creek quick Trip Toiletry Kit:
onebagtravels.com/refer/eagle...
Matador Flatpak Soap Case:
onebagtravels.com/refer/matad...
Misc:
Microlock Carabiner: amzn.to/2AQoJA8
Eagle Creek Hidden Wallet: onebagtravels.com/refer/eagle...
Matador Freefly 16L Daypack: onebagtravels.com/refer/matad...
Matador Nano Dry Travel Towel Large
onebagtravels.com/refer/matad...
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I was in Argentina just before the pandemic. I have a few suggestions for you:
1. La Fuerza in Buenos Aires - Get some snacks and drinks at this awesome vermouth bar. Their red vermouth with soda is amazing.
2. Tigre - Go for a short day trip to Tigre and rent a boat to take delta cruise. It's fantastic.
3. Colonia de Sacramento - Great day trip to Uruguay. The city is old, quaint and quiet.
4. La Floreria Atlantico - Very cool speakeasy type bar in Buenos Aires. You'll want to get a reservation.
5. Palermo - This is the cool neighborhood in BA. It's very cosmopolitan and there is lots of cool stuff there.
6. San Telmo - I love this old neighborhood. Try to visit the Mercado San Telmo. Wonderful food and goods.
7. Dulce de Leche - Don't sleep on this. Have some every day you're in Argentina. They do it right. I liked mine best on toast in the morning.
8. Gallo Snacks Bizcochos de Arroz - My #1 favorite snack while in Argentina. You can find at any convenience store.
9. Toro 777 - Snack a spot at this "puerta cerrada" for an amazing meal in a chef's home. You can't go wrong here.
10. Kentucky Pizza - It's an institution in BA. The pizza is not great, but you've gotta go and take pics, just to say you did.
Thanks for the wonderful videos. I have found them hugely useful. You turned me on to the Osprey 26+6 and I was able to grab one before they were discontinued. It has become my favorite personal item pack to use. I love how light it is.
One question. I'm taking the Aer Travel Pack 3 to Europe in a few weeks, but I'm not planning on taking a laptop. What have you seen or heard from the OBT crowd on how to repurpose the laptop compartment for storage?
I got an Airbnb in Palermo my first few days there, glad to hear I picked a good neighborhood! I already bought a ferry ticket to Colonia de Sacramento, it looks like a fun little town to spend a day. Thanks for all the suggestions, funny that they have a Kentucky pizzaria đ
I liked the sink stopper. Good oneđ
I like those things
Amazing packing job! Canât wait to hear how it went!
The before and after videos are a great idea. Looking forward to the follow up. Argentina is a great place to visit and I hope you have safe and enjoyable trip.
Thanks!
Impressive packing list. I did a similar trip recently to the Midwest and to the Rockies for two weeks with only an Allpa 35L backpack, weighing in at around 8kg compared to your 5kg. I realized when I got back home to đ¸đŞ that I could (and should) try to travel even lighter the next time. I will probably try to find a smaller bag that weighs a tad less. Appreciate you posting these videos, keep up the good work, and enjoy Argentina.
I always try and travel lighter with every trip. Lighterpack has really helped me keep track of what I bring, how much it weighs, and whether I need/or used it on my trip. I like the Thule Aion, I do wish the bag was a little lighter, but the way I have it packed it's not too bad.
Before I learned that I shouldn't invite just everyone on my trips I often had travel partners that would whine and carry too much and then wonder why their back hurt or that they couldn't stuff their gear into the overhead bin.
A one-bagger should not be just concerned with getting the bag from the airport to the hotel, but up and down hostel steps, open jaw trips where one might have ones luggage for a day or two before the next destination, etc.
*_You sir, I could travel with!!_* This is exactly how one does it! I have a friend that prefers Thule whereas I've always gone with my Timbuk2, and he swears by this bag! It is heavy but I also deal with weight with either my Timbuktu Jet or Wingman and if you want sturdy and water repellent you have to do with a bit of weight.
_On the humerous side I do want to give you props for packing a "ladies" Venus razor!_ You are secure in your manhood! (blades are THE SAME and much more compact). And if I can carry a men's trifold PacSafe wallet it shouldn't matter as long as you are packing most practical item!!
Enjoy đŚđˇ !
Haha, meet me in Buenos Aires, I'll be there Saturday đAnd yes for sure, travelers need to have similar styles or it's going to create friction and take away from the trip. Thule was never on my radar for travel backpacks, I always considered them a roof-rack company. But the more bags by them I try, the more I like them. They tend to be on the heavier-side, but the quality is amazing. I saw that Venus razor on r/heronebag, it's so small! And yes, the blades are the same, just because it's a "Woman's" razer doesn't mean it won't work for a man.
Always great content!
Thanks HD!
Great video. Thanks for posting.
Thanks for watching!
Great list, wow pretty minimalist! I will do more research on laundry soaps, but appreciate you listing all your items in detail! Have fun! I am interested in your review on the Thule bag. I did buy the 28l cabin one on your recommendation, looks great have not tried yet. and I did buy the MEC 35 L which was great on a 10 day trip but not enough pockets and the top pocket was awkward when packing full. Buenos Aires, we felt safe walking around, go to the square with the obelisk. The Starbucks is like non other. Local bus was great way to get around.
Cheers Vancouver island Canada.
I'm definitely getting a SUBE card for the metro, thanks for the great tips!
I am in a marathon of your videos and just find out you visit my country, I hope u had a great time! ⤠I am from Buenos Aires
I loved Argentina, only had a chance to visit a few cities in the north, will definitely come back, CABA is amazing and I want to visit Patagonia.
@@OneBagTravels Yeah, there are many beautiful places in this country. This year, I went to Mendoza for the first time, and it felt like I was in another country, lol. What a beautiful place, and it's super cheap too! Totally recommended. Keep up the great content!
Looks awesome!
Thanks RPF!
I am glad I found this channel. I never bring luggage just one Backpack.
I'll be looking at some of your previous videos and commenting but you don't need to reply to them.
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I hope that Lil Venus shaver works out.
Thanks, glad you like the channel. And I hope so too, that razor is so tiny!
Hi. This video is really helpful, thank you. I´m kind of considering buying this bag to use as a personal item on flights, but size limits for personal items are usually about 40x25x20cm and this backpack is apparently about 47x28x23. Do you think it´s possible to squeeze it into those size limits?
I don't think you will fit it in that size. I was able to fit this bag in a JetSmart sizer (45x35x20) at the airport, but I took a FlyBondi flight (40x30x20) and the bag was too long and wouldn't fit. I was nervous they were going to say somethin, however they didn't make me test it. I'd say most of the time the bag looks small enough and they wont' say anything, but it largely depends on the airline and the person at the gate whether or not you would get away with it.
@@OneBagTravels Got it! Thank you very much
Hi there, wish you a great travel to SA. Could you please do a review of banale travel pillow. It looks very functional. Not sure if you've already tried it? Thanks and lotsa love đ
I haven't heard of that one, I'll check it out, thanks!
Cheers, it's banale mini travel pillow. Sorry I forgot to mention that. It looks super duper small. Thought something you would consider. Your reviews have been immensely helpful. I got cabin zero military 28l based on your review. Cheers. Wish you good luck đşđş
@@user-gf1zs6dx9w That is a tiny pillow! I'll check it out. Great, I love that bag, glad you like my videos =)
On your trip to Argentina, were you able to put the loaded Thule Aion bag under the seat in planes? Please let me know soon and thanks many.
Yeah it fit fine on all my flights, it was technically over the limit for Flybondi but they never said anything.
I want to warn you about the Venus Snap razor heads. They are poorly made. With that said, there is good news! The Gillette Mach 3 razor heads fit the Snap body. These are way better quality. Iâd suggest you swap it out before hand. You could also bring the second head to do a comparative test.
Great tip! I'm glad they are interchangeable. It seems unecessary to gender a razor, like it's a blade on a handle right? I'll pick up the Mach 3 blades and try them both. Thanks!
@@OneBagTravels This is what women complain about when saying âpink taxâ. Manufacturers make something pink, increase the price, and reduce the quality! I await the results from your evaluation.
It's funny, I'm a female and i use the Mach 3 - I just put a big binder chip over the head for "protection" and I feel it's slimmer than this Venus mini.
@@DianK I tried the Mach 3 blade on the Venus mini and it works great. Haven't tried it with the actual Mach 3 razor handle though đ
@@DianK Iâm glad you found something that works for you! With that said, here are the comparison between the Mach 3 and the Snap:
Mach 3 razor
35g (1.23oz)
5.4âł in length
Venus Snap with Mach 3 head
10 g (0.30oz)
11 g (0.40oz) with razor cover
2.75â
In short, the Snap weighs 1/3 of the Mach 3 and is 2-1/2 inches smaller.
I use the MĂHLE razor cover for the Mach 3 head.
Hey, I am looking for a new travel bag in the 26-26l region. Do you have a preference between the Thule Aion 28l and Osprey 26+6? Both seem like a good fit, but I can't make up my mind - also I dont have the chance to see them in person before ordering unfortunately. Thank you!
They're both good, I don't think you can go wrong with either. I tend to prefer the Thule because I think it looks better, less boxy, better backpack straps and I like the fabric.
@@OneBagTravels Thank you!
Still loving the bag, any issues with it, really looking at buying this bag tomorrow :)?
My only issue is the laptop sleeve is a little bulky and takes up more room in the pack than I wish it did' Other than that I love this pack, waxed canvas fabric looks great.
Blue suede shoes and farkle!? Youâre set!
Lolz đ
This is making me reconsider how I pack for my trips. I nearly always bring four or five days worth of clothes. What do you wear when you are doing your laundry? Are you staying at a hostel, or hotels/BnB? The reason I ask is that it would be much easier to do laundry in room at a hotel then at a hostel (which would require an extra set of clothes to wear when washing)...
My male friends wear their swim trunks and any clean t-shirt when they are doing laundry.
I, as a female, usually have some type of night slip that I could wear while doing laundry.
Always pack flip flops if you're staying in hostels and there you have it.. shoes and a laundry outfit!
I'm staying in a combination of Airbnb/hostels. And yes, hotel you can just walk around in your underwear. I haden't really thought about this, I have enough clothes to go 3-4 days before washing. I'll either just do laundry when I'm in an Airbnb, or wash more often while wearing one of my outfits and drying overnight.
@@IntriguedLioness I didn't include flip flops! Good catch. I wish there was such a thing as a tiny shower-flip flop, like just for keeping your feet off the floor, but not sturdy enough for doing much walking. I have the Xero sandals, which are quite small, but I don't think I'll really need them for much outside of showering.
@F L I was trying to get away without taking flip flops on this trip, since it's spring and not really beach weather, but it sounds like I'll probably need to bring them.
@@OneBagTravels There are two options I've used in the past but you might not have time to look into them before your trip. One is spa slippers. They're shaped like your standard flip-flops/thongs but they're condensed polypropylene instead of spongy foam.. therefore are more compact and do not absorb water so one quick shake and you can put them directly in your shoe bag. I've never purchased them but have always had a few on hand as if you pay $$ for a day spa you sometimes get a complimentary pair ... what a bargain! Yes, there are men sizes though not as common.
The other option is hard to describe but they're found in Japan and other parts of southeast asia. I can't find a exact translation online but they're known as "shower shoes" they're actually very much like socks that you can slip on to give one traction, I believe they're mainly used for the elderly. A thin rubbery sole but they're good enough to go for room to the hallway to the shower room and back.. and since they take up even less room than a pair of socks they're wonderful for travel. If you've ever used an Asian style dishcloth they are of that type of synthetic fabric, therefore easily dried out before packing away.
Is the material on the Thule Aion not scratched?
It seems that its material is not scratch resistant
It's waxed canvas, it's not a scratch in the bag, it's just the way the fabric wears. It looks better the more you use it but takes awhile to bread in.
@@OneBagTravels I wish it was made of other materials, I would have ordered it today.
I am very worried about it getting scratched
@@Ali-nl5xv It's not a scratch as in the fabric is being harmed, it's aesthetic. But not everyone likes the waxed canvas look so I can see that.
At 18.5" height, it's too tall to officially fit under seat so given it may have to be carry on, what do you use for personal item under seat? The matador pack or?
I rarely actually put my bag under the seat even if I can, or am supposed to. Unless the overhead is completely full and there's no space for other people's carry-on luggage, I usually just stick it in the overhead and use a smaller bag at my seat. So yeah, I'll pack my Matador bag with what I need for the flight before I board (charger, eReader, snacks, water, eye mask etc.), usually I'll stick it in the top of the pack so I'm not carrying two bags. Then right before I board I'll take the smaller bag out.
@@OneBagTravels Ah, that makes sense. I guess you don't fly economy basic which doesn't allow carry-on bags on some airlines.
@@adabamas â @Adam I've flown budget airlines before, I would either just take a small bag I know would fit, or pay the carry-on fee. I'd like to try and see if the Aion will fit in a personal item bin like Spirit. I think it would fit the way I have it packed here. But even then, airlines often say your bag must fit under the seat, but they don't say you actually have to put your bag under the seat. I don't think it's an issue unless there isn't room on the overhead, and I've never had them say anything.
@@OneBagTravels thanks for the additional info, please let us know about fitting in the personal item bin, I think many would be interested to know. Maybe in your return follow up video? Have fun!
I was in Argentina in Feb this year. You can also Western Union yourself money if you didn't want to bring a bunch of cash. We did it both ways. Also bought domestic flights at the airport so we can pay with cash and made sure all our accommodations accepts cash too :) Just 6 months ago, $1 = 200 ARS. Now it's almost 300! crazy!! Enjoy all the cheap steaks!
Good tip, I'm planning on also doing a combination of cash and Western Union. Yes, 286 ARS right now, crazy!
Do you have something against Tom Bihn? Arguably the best bags made in the universe?
Nope, they're just super expensive so I only have a few pieces. I've taken the Trifold on a few trips, but haven't actually done a review of it yet. One day I'll get around to buying the Synik and Techonaut.
Overpriced, overbuilt, and over sensationalized. I forgot stuck in the past with little innovation and too heavy to be a good choice for most people. But yea, the universe. Thanks for the Aion review, much better and more cost effective than TB products.
That red jacket isnât the Houdini?
It is, I misspoke, I have both.
@@OneBagTravels I thought so. I have the same Houdini
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