If you’re heading to Patagonia — whether hiking the legendary W Trek in Torres del Paine or exploring Argentina’s lakes and glaciers — packing light but smart is everything. After spending a few days fine-tuning my own gear in preparation for the W Trek, I’ve built what I believe is the ultimate 15-lb Patagonia packing list for women (I’ll update this post with my honest review and takeaways once I’ve actually completed the trek!). At just 5’1″, packing light isn’t optional for me — it’s survival. 😅 I learned that the hard way after trying to hike eight miles with a 20-lb pack recently… let’s just say my shoulders had…