Suggestions from Past missionaries
I would suggest that sisters take several pairs of thermal underware, but not
thermal garments! Remember that garments should never show, and it is very
hard to hide them under a skirt. However, regualar thermal underware under a
skirt with bobby socks looks like regualr tites. You can also put tites over the
top of them. Also, if you are wearing thermals and you get hot, you can always
find a bathroom and remove them, but if you are wearing thermal garment, of
course you just have to suffer and be hot if the day warms up.
-Jennifer Kingdon Weaver
ANIMO!!!!!
Dresses (Remember that the Patagonia has extremely hot and extremely cold weather)
You can't wash clothes very often
12-14 Socks (Maybe more because they wear out fast with all the walking and hand washing. If possible buy less quantity and better quality)
2 Pair of Shoes (Bring a low top and a higher top shoe for the high snow and mud levels)
10 - 12 Garment Pairs
1-2 Sweaters (Remember near the south pole it can get cold and V-necks are required)
Cold Weather Gear (Overshoes, gloves, scarf, snow hat, couple pair of thermals or thermal garments, winter socks.)
Good trench coat (To be good it just needs a liner that will help keep you warm in cold, windy weather.)
Thongs or Plastic Sandals to wear to the shower and around the apartment at night.
Bathroom Supplies (Remember that the Patagonia isn't a third world area where you can't get anything. You will be able to buy deodorant, shampoo, etc.)
P-day Clothes (Only a couple t-shirts and pants or shorts)
Battery Alarm Clock
2 Bed sheets and pillow cases
Sleeping bag (A good thing to do is sew a sheet on the side so that you can put it in your bag as a liner and wash that instead of your sleeping bag so that it lasts longer)
Journal, Scriptures
The Spirit
Umbrella
If you know of anything else that you would like to add to the list from your mission experience send it in.