A Teen Summer Camp in Iceland

Packing List

We’ve provided packing recommendations below; however, equivalent items work just fine. We also offer many items for sale via our online store. These items are marked with an “x” in the appropriate column.
Keep in mind that June and July can still be cold and snowy in Iceland! Warm layers are very important, as evening temperatures can dip down in the low 40s.

Upper Body Layers

Long Underwear Top / Base Layer

Minimum 1 wool, medium-weight long sleeve (Wool or Capilene, NO COTTON)

Qty: 2

SmartWool Merino 150 Base Layer

T-Shirts

Minimum of 2 synthetic, non-cotton t-shirts, others may be cotton

Qty: 4

Patagonia Capilene T-Shirt, Marmot Windridge

Buy in our gear store

Lightweight Jacket

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

Qty: 1

Patagonia R1 fleece

Fleece Top

Heavy-pile fleece pullover or full zip jacket is good

Qty: 1

Patagonia Synchilla or R2 Jacket

Insulating Jacket

Synthetic or down insulation, non-cotton. This can be a synthetic or down “puffy” jacket

Qty: 1

Patagonia Nano Puff or Down Sweater

Rain Jacket w/ hood

Must be 100 % waterproof - not water resistant

Qty: 1

Patagonia Torrentshell or Marmot Precip

Sports bra

For girls

Qty: 2

Required Clothing Items

Lower Body Layers

Long Underwear / Base Layer Bottom

Synthetic, non-cotton medium weight long underwear bottoms, one pair can be leggings for girls

Qty: 2

Patagonia Capilene Lightweight/Midweight Bottoms

Rain Pants

100% Waterproof pants large enough to fit over regular pants

Qty: 1

Fleece Pants

Synthetic, non-cotton fleece pants or heavyweight long underwear bottoms

Qty: 1

Patagonia Synchilla Fleece Pants or Patagonia R1 Pants

Buy in our gear store

Hiking Pants

One pair synthetic, non-cotton hiking pants

Qty: 1

ExOfficio pant

Shorts

Two pair nylon, quick dry shorts

Qty: 3

Patagonia Baggies

Bathing Suit

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

Qty: 1

Underwear

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

Qty: 7

Required Clothing Items

Head & Hands

Gloves

Wool or fleece, non-cotton medium weight gloves

Qty: 1

Warm Hat

Wool or fleece, non-cotton beanie

Qty: 1

Baseball Hat

A baseball hat or wide-brimmed hat for sun protection

Qty: 1

Buy in our gear store

Mosquito Head Net

Required Item

Qty: 1

Buy in our gear store

Required Additional Items

Footwear

Hiking Boots

Light – medium weight waterproof hiking boots with ankle support – break them in before arrival!

Qty: 1

River Shoes

These can be open-toed, but do need to have a back strap - no flip flops!

Qty: 1

Chaco, Teva, Keen

Socks

Non-cotton, lightweight hiking socks

Qty: 6 pair

Smartwool or Darn Tough

Gaiters

High / mid-calf length

Qty: 1 Pair

Required Shoes

Backpacks & Bags

Duffel Bag

45-60 liters; MUST be small enough to carry on the plane

Qty: 1

Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 55 L

Day Pack

26 – 32 liter sturdy daypack with waist straps to carry your rain jacket, water bottle and snacks

Qty: 1

Patagonia Refugio Day Pack

Buy in our gear store

Waterproof Backpack Cover

Covers your backpack

Qty: 1

Nylon Stuff Sack

One extra (Sleeping bag size) for bag organization

Qty: 1

Please keep all necessary trekking gear in your carry on, including hiking boots, headlamp, warm gloves/hat, hiking socks, rain jacket, water bottles, and layers as airlines have been extremely inconsistent with lost baggage over the past year.

Sleeping Gear

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

Toiletries

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

Miscellaneous

Passport + copies

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

Qty: 1 + 2 copies

COVID-19 Vaccination Card + Copies

Valid COVID-19 vaccination card + 2 additional photocopies of your vaccination card

Qty: 2

International Travel Authorization Form

Original signed and notarized international travel authorization form

Qty: 1

Pack Towel

Absorbent & quick to dry, large or extra-large is ideal

Qty: 1

Sea to Summit Drylite Towel

Buy in our gear store

Wallet

Personal wallet with $150 spending money and valid identification

Qty: 1

Additional Required Items

Additional Equipment

Water Bottle (2)

Minimum 32oz water bottles

Qty: 2

Nalgene 1L Wide Mouth

Buy in our gear store

Sunglasses

With 100% UV protection

Qty: 1

Sunglasses holders

Qty: 1

Croakies or Chums

Required Equipment

Optional Gear

Hydration System

(i.e. Camel Bak®)

Qty: 1

Tennis Shoes

One old pair of tennis shoes

Qty: 1

Notebook with pen

For journaling

Qty: 1

Digital Camera*

With charger + 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

Carabiner

One (1) non-plastic

Qty: 1

Backpacker's Pillow

A luxury to have while in hostels or on travel days

Qty: 1

A Good Book

Paperback books are less bulky

Qty: 1

Personal Protective Equipment: Mask

Two (2) reusable, breathable masks that completely cover nose and mouth and fit snuggly; Moondance will not provide masks. To be used where it is required by trip location or outfitter.

Qty: 2

Not required but highly recommended.
*Since we don’t allow cell phones during the course of our trips, you may not use your phone as a camera. Leaders will take photos that will be shared at the end of the summer.

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
COVID-19 Vaccination Card
Completed International Travel Authorization form

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

Lodging

Sleeping

During your trip you will stay in a variety of accommodations: tents, hostels, and mountain huts (singlegender rooms). Moondance will provide sleeping bags and ground pads for the camping/tent section.

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

Recommended Immunizations

Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include:
Chickenpox (Varicella)
Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
Flu (influenza)
Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
Polio
Shingles

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to the country this trip visits.

Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.

Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.

Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to the country this trip visits. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to the country.

Rabies

Rabid dogs are commonly found in this country. If you are bitten or scratched by a dog or other mammal while in this country, there may be limited or no rabies treatment available.

Consider rabies vaccination before your trip if your activities mean you will be around dogs or wildlife.

Travelers more likely to encounter rabid animals include

Campers, adventure travelers, or cave explorers (spelunkers)
Veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers handling animal specimens
Visitors to rural areas
Since children are more likely to be bitten or scratched by a dog or other animals, consider rabies vaccination for children traveling to this country.

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please see Your COVID-19 Vaccination for more information.

Measles

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Resources to Share with Your Physician

Click here to view a map of where Moondance groups will be traveling throughout Iceland. 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 Iceland.

Flights

Iceland 1, June 14 - June 27, 2024

Arrive

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Friday, June 14, 2024
Arrive before 5:30 PM

Depart

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Depart after 10:30 PM

Inbound Flight

Date	Flight	Departure City	Departure Time	Arrival City	Arrival Time
Friday, June 14, 2024	Icelandair 820	RDU (Raleigh-Durham)	8:30 PM	KEF (Keflavik)	6:30 am (6/15)

Outbound Flight

Date	Flight	Departure City	Departure Time	Arrival City	Arrival Time
Thursday, June 27, 2024	Icelandair 821	KEF (Keflavik)	4:45 PM	RDU (Raleigh-Durham)	7:30 pm (6/27)

Iceland 2, June 30 - July 13, 2024

Arrive

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Sunday, June 30, 2024
Arrive before 5:30 PM

Depart

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Saturday, July 13, 2024
Depart after 10:30 PM

Inbound Flight

Date	Flight	Departure City	Departure Time	Arrival City	Arrival Time
Sunday, June 30, 2024	Icelandair 820	RDU (Raleigh-Durham)	8:30 PM	KEF (Keflavik)	6:30 am (7/01)

Outbound Flight

Date	Flight	Departure City	Departure Time	Arrival City	Arrival Time
Saturday, July 13, 2024	Icelandair 821	KEF (Keflavik)	4:45 PM	RDU (Raleigh-Durham)	7:30 pm (7/13)

Iceland 3, July 16 - July 29, 2024

Arrive

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Arrive before 5:30 PM

Depart

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Monday, July 29, 2024
Depart after 10:30 PM

Inbound Flight

Date	Flight	Departure City	Departure Time	Arrival City	Arrival Time
Tuesday, July 16, 2024	Icelandair 820	RDU (Raleigh-Durham)	8:30 PM	KEF (Keflavik)	6:30 am (7/17)

Outbound Flight

Date	Flight	Departure City	Departure Time	Arrival City	Arrival Time
Monday, July 29, 2024	Icelandair 821	KEF (Keflavik)	4:45 PM	RDU (Raleigh-Durham)	7:30 pm (7/29)

Important Travel Notes:

We highly recommend that all students fly on the designated flights above. If you have any questions OR if you are considering another flight path please contact the Moondance Adventures HQ BEFORE purchasing your airfare.
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.
- Our group flight this year is through IcelandAir. It does not require Unaccompanied Minor services for students over the age of 11. If you are booking on IcelandAir please do not purchase the UM service.
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.
Please keep in mind the group flights will begin and end in Raleigh, NC. It is imperative that every student arrives to their gateway city in a timely fashion. If one individual does not arrive in on time to make the group flights, it can delay the entire trip. Leaders are not guaranteed to be on the flight.

If your child flies as an unaccompanied minor on a different flight instead of the group flight, please remember to pay the unaccompanied minor fee for both legs of the trip when booking travel

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.