Duffel Bag

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

Lightweight Daypack

15-25 liter lightweight, collapsible daypack to carry your rain jacket, water bottle and snacks

Long Underwear Top

Medium-weight long sleeve (polypropylene or Capilene, NOT cotton)

T-shirts

Minimum of 2 short sleeve Capilene or synthetic fabric t-shirt, others may be cotton

Fleece Jacket

Synthetic, non-cotton. This needs to be heavier than the lightweight top

Sweatshirt

Comfortable, warm sweatshirt to have as an additional layer; This would be great to wear on your travel days - but completely up to you!

Packable, Lightweight Insulated Jacket

Rain Jacket with Hood

Must be waterproof, not water resistant. NO PONCHOS

Sports Bra

For girls

Long Underwear Bottom

Medium-weight (polypropylene or Capilene, NOT cotton)

Long Pants

Minimum 1 pair of synthetic, non-cotton hiking pants, but the other pair may be cotton/joggers

Fleece Pants or Sweatpants

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

Quick-dry Shorts

Synthetic, non-cotton shorts

Underwear

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

Bathing Suit

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

Warm Hat

Wool or fleece, non-cotton beanie

Baseball Hat

A baseball hat or wide-brimmed hat for sun protection

Hiking Boots

Light-weight boot or trail shoe

Tennis Shoes

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

River Shoes

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

Socks

Non-cotton, lightweight hiking socks

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.

Dopp Kit

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

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.

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.

Wallet

Personal wallet with $250 spending money and valid identification; If using cash, bring EUR instead of USD

Passport + Copies

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

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!

Nylon Stuff Sack

One extra (Sleeping bag size)

Pack Towel

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

Trash Bag

Heavy duty plastic garbage bags

Water Bottles

Minimum 32 oz Water Bottles

Headlamp

With fresh batteries + 2 sets of spare batteries

Plastic Container with Lid

Plastic food storage container with sealable lid; Must fit a large sandwich

Plastic Spoon

Sunglasses

With 100% UV Protection

Sunglasses Holders

Small Notebook with Pen

For journaling

Camera

With charger & international adapter or batteries, and a memory card

Go Pro

With charger and 32-64 GB memory card

External Charger

Portable charger / power bank to charge camera and GoPro

Hydration System

Carabiner

One (1) non-plastic

A Good Book

Paperback books are less bulky

Backpackers Pillow

A luxury to have while on the trip

Camp Chair

HIGHLY Recommend

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.