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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 or rent via our online store. These items are marked with an “x” in the appropriate column.
Keep in mind Fiji tends to be very warm in June and July. Clothing with built in sun protection may be useful during your trip.

Long Underwear / Base Layer Top

Synthetic, non-cotton, light-weight long sleeve top

Qty: 1
Patagonia Capilene Crew or Patagonia Tropic Comfort Hoody

T-shirts

Minimum of 2 synthetic, non-cotton t-shirts, other shirts may be cotton & okay to get dirty

Qty: 5
Patagonia Capilene T-Shirt, Marmot Windridge
Buy in our gear store

Lightweight Top

Synthetic, non-cotton. This can be a fleece pullover, sweater or a full-zip jacket

Qty: 1
Patagonia R1 fleece

Rain Jacket w/ Hood

100% waterproof rain jacket with a hood - no ponchos!

Qty: 1
Patagonia Torrentshell or Marmot Precip

Long Sleeve Rash Guard

For sun protection and comfort in the water

Qty: 1
Patagonia Long Sleeved Rashguard
Buy in our gear store

Sports Bra

For girls

Qty: 3-4

Required Clothing Items
NOTE: You can expect to get your clothes dirty during your community service section, so keep that in mind when choosing specific clothing and footwear items.

Quick-dry Shorts

Synthetic, non-cotton shorts

Qty: 3
Patagonia Baggies

Bathing Suits

Boys: your quick-dry shorts can double as your bathing suit

Qty: 3

Long Pants

Pair of synthetic, non-cotton hiking pants

Qty: 1

Underwear

Synthetic, non-cotton are best (but a couple cotton pairs are okay)

Qty: 7

Yoga pants

For girls, if you prefer to wear them

Qty: 1

Required Clothing Items
NOTE: You can expect to get your clothes dirty during your community service section, so keep that in mind when choosing specific clothing and footwear items.

Baseball or Wide-Brimmed Hat

For sun protection

Qty: 1
Buy in our gear store

Work Gloves

An inexpensive pair of basic work or gardening gloves for the community service project

Qty: 1 Pair

You can expect to get your clothes dirty during your community service section, so keep that in mind when choosing specific clothing and footwear items.

Tennis Shoes

A pair of comfortable, closed-toe shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty

Qty: 1

River Shoes

These can be open-toed, but do need to have a back strap

Qty: 1
Chaco, Teva

Flip-Flops/Crocs

Backless, comfortable shoes that can get wet

Qty: 1

Socks

Non-cotton, lightweight hiking socks

Qty: 4 Pair
Smartwool or Darn Tough

Required Shoes
NOTE: You can expect to get your clothes dirty during your community service section, so keep that in mind when choosing specific clothing and footwear items.

Duffel Bag

70-liter duffel

Qty: 1
Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 70 L or North Face Base Camp M duffel 71L

Day Pack

20 – 30 liter daypack /school backpack to carry your rain jacket, water bottle and snacks

Qty: 1
Patagonia Refugio Pack 26 L or Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Day Pack
Buy in our gear store

Mesh Stuff Sack

Extra nylon stuff sack (sleeping bag size) for dirty clothes storage

Qty: 1
Sea to Summit Mesh Sack
Buy in our gear store

For holding your gear

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, prescription medication, travel shampoo & soap, deodorant

Qty: 1
Patagonia Black Hole Cube 6L – M

First Aid Kit*

Contains: Insect repellent, reef safe waterproof sunscreen (Kokua, Thinksport, Stream2Sea), zinc oxide, 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 all toiletries in your checked luggage, with the exception of your toothbrush and any personal/prescription medication

Sleeping Bag Liner

Highly recommended. Silk, cotton, or synthetic. Used as a “lightweight sheet” in warm climates in lieu of a sleeping bag. Used when staying in hotels/ hostels as a personal sheet.

Qty: 1
Sea to Summit Expander Travel Liner
Buy in our gear store

You will be staying in hostels, so this is for extra comfort

Water Bottles

Minimum 32oz water bottles

Qty: 2
Nalgene 1L wide mouth

Headlamp

With fresh batteries + 2 sets of spare batteries

Qty: 1
Black Diamond Spot, Black Diamond Sport, Petzl

Sunglasses

100% UV protection

Qty: 1
Goodr

Sunglasses holders

Qty: 1
Croakies, Chums

Additional

Digital Camera*

With charger + international adapter, and a 32- 64GB memory card

Qty: 1
Cannon Powershot G9 X

Go Pro

With charger and 32-64 GB memory card

Qty: 1
Buy in our gear store

A good book

Paperback books are less bulky

Qty: 1

Notebook with pen

For journaling

Qty: 1

Snorkeling Equipment

Mask, fins, & snorkel (only if you already own items)

Qty: 1

Camp Chair

Not required, but HIGHLY recommended

Qty: 1
Crazy Creek
Buy in our gear store

Sleeping bag liner or Hostel sheet

Silk, cotton, or synthetic. Sleeping bag liner/travel sheet isn’t required, but is nice to have

Qty: 1
Sea to Summit Expander Travel Liner

ENO Hammock

A great option to have for downtime on the island!

Qty: 1

Not required but highly recommended.

Wallet

Personal wallet with $185 spending money and valid identification

Qty: 1

Passport + copies

Passport (valid 6 months after the last day of the trip) + 2 additional photocopies of your passport

Qty: 1 + 2 copies

PADI E-Learning Copy

Printed hardcopy of completed PADI E-Learning form (additional details to come regarding this)

Qty: 1

Bandana / Buff

For additional sun and wind protection. Buffs are tube-like and can be worn up to 12 different ways providing versatile sun protection. Can even be worn as a headband!

Qty: 2
Moondance Buff
Buy in our gear store

Pack Towel

Absorbent & quick to dry, large or extra-large is ideal; This is 100% necessary!

Qty: 1
Sea to Summit Drylite Towel
Buy in our gear store

Beach Towel

Towel for any beach time and to have during water-based activities

Qty: 1

Small Dry Bag

For personal items

Qty: 1

Additional Required Items

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

During your trip you will stay in a variety of accommodations: Hotels, cabins, village home/community stay (not a homestay — the whole group will stay together in gender designated rooms).

Eating

Eating utensils (plates and cutlery) will be provided throughout the trip.

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)

Rabies

The Centers for Disease Control recommends a pre-exposure rabies vaccination before your trip because rabid dogs are commonly found in this country.  There may be limited or no rabies treatment available. We will encounter dogs and wildlife especially as we travel to rural areas.

Yellow Fever

Required if traveling from a country with risk of YF virus transmission and ≥1 year of age, including transit >12 hours in an airport located in a country with risk of YF virus transmission.

Typhoid

Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Check the map tab on this page to view a map of where Moondance groups will be traveling throughout Fiji. Provide this information to your physician of choice (primary care physician, travel clinic, etc.) in order to get the most accurate suggestions for immunizations and vaccinations.

Click here to see what the CDC recommends for travelers in Fiji.

Flights

Fiji 1, June 7 - June 23, 2024

Fiji 2, June 24-July 10, 2024

Fiji 3, July 11 - July 27, 2024



Important Travel Notes:

  • We highly recommend that all students fly on the same flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Nadi, Fiji (NAN)
  • We also highly recommend making your flight reservation through our partnered travel agency, Student Universe. They are familiar with all Moondance flights. Please follow this link to start the booking process.
  • Remember when booking your child’s flight to allow at least a 3-hour layover in any connecting airport to avoid missed connections or baggage delays.
  • Moondance highly recommends that your child fly on the direct flight from Los Angeles to Nadi, Fiji. If your child chooses to fly with the group from Los Angeles, it is imperative that every student arrives in Los Angeles in a timely fashion. If one individual does not arrive in Los Angeles on time to make the group flight, it can delay the entire trip. Moondance leaders are not guaranteed to be on the flight.
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