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Expedition Kit list
 
These are the items you will need when undertaking a DofE Expedition for any Level of Award. This is to be used as a GUIDE only. Quantities of some items depends on level and duration of expedition.
 
 

TO WEAR WALKING

 

1 x Pair Walking Boots (broken in)

1 x Pair Walking Socks

2 x Pair Sock Liners

1 x Thermal top or T-shirt

1 x Shirt

1 x Sweater (woollen or fleece)

1 x Walking Trousers (warm, NOT jeans)

 

PERSONAL KIT (TO CARRY)

 

1 x Large Rucksack  (approximately 55-65 litre capacity)

1 x Rucksack Liner (or 2 x plastic bags) e

1 x Sleeping Mat

1 x Sleeping Bag

1 x Waterproof Bag-for storing your Sleeping Bag

1 x Sleeping Bag Liner (optional)

1 x Survival Bag e.g. Adventure Medical Kits - Emergency Bivvy,Emergency Blanket or a similar item.

Small quantity of money (optional)

1 x Notebook & pen/pencil

1 x Torch Alternatively, a Head Torch if preferred.

1 x Personal First Aid Kit

1 x Watch

1 x Whistle

Maps

Spare Batteries for Torch

1 x Emergency Food Rations (NOT to be eaten until the end!)

1 x Water Bottle (1 - 2 Litres)

1 x Knife, Fork, Spoon

1 x Small pocket knife/pocket tool

1 x Plate/Bowl

1 x Mug

1 x Box of Matches (sealed in a dry container or bag)

1 x Small Wash Kit

1 x Small Towel

1 x Cagoule/Coat (must be waterproof and windproof)

3 x Pairs Underwear

 

2 x T-shirts

1 x pair Walking Socks

2 x pair Sock Liners

1 x Shirt (woollen, cotton or fleece)

1 x Spare Sweater (woollen or fleece)

1 x Spare Walking Trousers (warm, NOT jeans)

1 x Pair of Trainers (optional)

1 x Hat  (warm)

1 x Pair Gloves (woollen)

1 x Pair Shorts (if appropriate)

1 x Sunhat

Suncream (if appropriate)

1 x Thermal Long Johns (optional)

1 x Pair Gaiters (optional)

1 x Waterproof Over-trousers