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Packing List

We’ve provided packing recommendations below; however, equivalent items work just fine. We also offer many items for sale via our Gear Store. Some items are available for rent from Moondance on the Parent Dashboard under Forms. These items are marked with an “x” in the appropriate column. Gear rentals will be sent with your leaders and will be there upon arrival to your trip. Please note - there will be no time to do laundry on this trip so please pack accordingly.

Long Underwear/Base Layer Top

1 synthetic, medium-weight, long sleeve top, and 1 hooded sunshirt

Qty: 2
Patagonia Capilene Cool Long Sleeve Shirt, North Face Wander Sun Hoodie
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T-Shirts

Minimum of Two Synthetic, Non-Cotton Shirts - Other May Be Cotton

Qty: 4
Patagonia Capilene Cool Daily T-Shirt
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Lightweight Top

Synthetic, Non-Cotton - This Can Be a Fleece Pullover, Sweater or Full Zip Jacket

Qty: 1
Patagonia R1 Fleece

Rain Jacket with Hood

100% Waterproof Rain Jacket with Hood - NO ponchos!

Qty: 1
Marmot Precip or Patagonia Torrentshell

Insulating Jacket

Synthetic or Down Insulation, Non-Cotton. This Can Be a Synthetic or Down "Puffy" Jacket

Qty: 1
Patagonia Nano Puff, Down Sweater, or an additional heavyweight fleece

Fleece Jacket

Synthetic, Non Cotton - This Needs to Be Heavier Than the Lightweight Top

Qty: 1
Patagonia Synchilla or R2 Jacket

Sports Bras

For Girls

Qty: 4

Required Clothing Items

Long Underwear / Base Layer Bottom

Synthetic, Non-Cotton Medium Weight Long Underwear Bottom

Qty: 2
Patagonia Capilene Lightweight/Midweight Bottoms - One Pair Can Be Leggings or Sweatpants

Quick Dry Shorts

Synthetic, Non-Cotton Shorts

Qty: 3
Patagonia Baggies
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Bathing Suit

Boys - Your Quick Dry Shorts Can Double As Your Swimsuit

Qty: 2

Underwear

Synthetic, Non-Cotton Are Best (A Couple Cotton Pairs Are Okay)

Qty: 6

Fleece Pants (Important!)

Synthetic, Non-Cotton Fleece Pants or Heavyweight Long Underwear Bottoms

Qty: 1
Patagonia Synchilla Fleece Pants or Patagonia R1 Pants

Required Clothing

Baseball Hat

A Baseball Hat or Wide-Brimmed Sun Hat for Sun Protection

Qty: 1

Warm Hat

Wool or fleece, non-cotton beanie

Qty: 1

Required Gear

Hiking Boots/Trail Shoes

Low-Top, Light Weight Hiking Shoes; Trail Shoes Suggested - BREAK THEM IN BEFORE ARRIVAL! Blisters are no fun.

Qty: 1
Salomon

River Shoes

These Can Be Open Toed, But Do Need To Have a Back Strap

Qty: 1
Teva, Keen, or Chaco - NO FLIP FLOPS!

Socks

Non-Cotton, Lightweight Hiking Socks

Qty: 6
Smartwool or Darn Tough

Required Shoes + Socks

Duffel Bag

70 Liters Duffel Bag - no wheels, please!

Qty: 1
Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 70L

Day Pack

20-30 Liters Daypack/Backpack to carry your rain jacket, water bottle, and snacks

Qty: 1
Patagonia Refugio Pack 26L

For Carrying All of Your Gear

Sleeping Bag

Synthetic Sleeping Bag Rated 15°- 25° Fahrenheit With a Compression Stuff Sack

Qty: 1

Ground Pad

Insulating Ground Pad

Qty: 1
Therm-a-rest RidgeRest or Therm-a-Rest ProLite)

Your duffel bag needs to be able to fit all of your belongings. Your sleeping bag & ground pad will take up a lot of the room in your duffel, so we encourage you to pack light around those bulky items.

Personal + Travel Medications

Please bring any personal medications and travel medications as advised by your Physician.

Qty: As needed

Blister Pill Pack or PillBox

The best way to send medication is with PillPacks by Amazon or a Pill Box.

Qty: As needed
Consider https://pharmacy.amazon.com/pillpack

Leaders will collect all medications, except inhalers and epi-pens. Other medications should be in a pillbox or PillPack.

Dopp Kit

Contains: toothbrush, toothpaste, travel shampoo & soap, deodorant

Qty: 1
Patagonia Black Hole Cube 6L-M

Small First Aid Kit

Contains: Insect repellent, waterproof sunscreen, Band-aids, Moleskin, Chapstick w/ sun prevention, Wet Ones wipes, Dramamine (if prone to motion sickness), personal hand sanitizer.

Qty: 1

Prescription Glasses + Contacts

If your child wears glasses and/or contacts, please bring at least one spare pair of glasses/ lenses. Contact lens wearers should bring a pair of glasses as backup in addition to contacts.

Qty: 2 pair

Required Hygiene Items. *Please keep in mind that you will be carrying all toiletries with you on the plane, so make sure they are travel-sized!

Water Bottles

32oz Water Bottles

Qty: 2
Nalgene 32oz Wide Mouth Water Bottle
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Headlamp

With Fresh Batteries + 2 Sets of Spare Batteries; This is very important!

Qty: 1
Black Diamond Spot or Black Diamond Storm

Sunglasses

With 100% UV Protection

Qty: 1
Goodr

Sunglasses Holder

Qty: 1
Croakies or Chums

Nylon Stuff Sack

Extra Nylon Stuff Sack (Sleeping Bag Size)

Qty: 1
Sea To Summit Stuff Sack
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Cup With Lid

Sturdy plastic or metal; thermal plastic mug is best

Qty: 1
16oz Nalgene Wide Mouth

Bowl With Lid

Qty: 1
Tupperware or Nalgene

Plastic Spork OR Spoon & Fork, + Plastic Knife

Qty: 1
Light My Fire Spork, Sea to Summit

Camp Chair

Packable chair for camping

Qty: 1
Crazy Creek
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Required For Your Trip

Packing Tips

In the event that your luggage is delayed or lost in transit, we want you to be prepared. Therefore, wear tennis or hiking shoes on the plane. Plus, pack the following items from this packing list in your daypack / school backpack carry-on:

  • A change of clothes (underwear + t-shirt + shorts or pants)
  • Your rain jacket
  • Prescription medications & toothbrush
  • Passport, ID, money
  • Completed International Travel Authorization form

These items are already included in the packing list – they are not additional items!

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Lodging

Sleeping

4-person, single gender tents at frontcountry campsites.

Eating

Please bring all personal eating utensils listed on the packing list. Moondance will provide all group cooking gear.

If you have any special dietary restrictions / considerations, please contact the Moondance office for further information.

Immunizations

Routine Vaccinations

Moondance adheres the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations. They state that routine vaccines are those recommended for everyone in the United States, depending on age and vaccine history. Please consult with a physician for specific recommendations based on your health history.

Routine vaccinations related to travel may include the following:

  • COVID-19
  • Chickenpox (Varicella)
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
  • Influenza
  • Measles, mumps, Rubella
  • Meningococcal
  • Pneumococcal
  • Polio
  • Rotavirus
  • Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis
  • Shingles (Zoster)

Flights

British Columbia 1, June 7-June 20, 2024

British Columbia 2, June 24-July 7, 2024

British Columbia 3, July 11-July 24, 2024



Important Travel Notes:

  • If you’d like to book your travel through our partnered travel agency, Fly My Group, please follow this link and use the registration code “moondance24” to start the booking process. They are familiar with all Moondance flights.
  • Keep in mind the group travels to and from the airport together, so arriving and departing within the specified windows below is very important.
  • Remember when booking your child’s flight to allow at least a 2-hour layover in any connecting airport to avoid missed connections or baggage delays
  • If your child flies as an unaccompanied minor, please remember to pay the unaccompanied minor fee for both legs of the trip when booking travelo. We will contact you in the Spring to give your child’s trip leader’s names and contact information for the unaccompanied minor contact. In the meantime, please give the airline your information.
  • f your child flies as an unaccompanied minor, a leader wearing a Moondance t-shirt will meet your child at the flight’s arrival gate. All other students will meet their leader at the Delta baggage claim.
  • Ideally, fly direct and depart early to prevent any problems with flight changes and delays.
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