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Expedition Kit List
Everything you'll need for your expedition
Your essential kit checklist when preparing for your DofE expedition. All DofE Recommended Kit is fit for purpose for a DofE expedition.
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Enjoy Exclusive Savings at GO Outdoors

GO Outdoor are inspiring everyone to get outdoors for less and love it as much as we do.

Use your DofE Card to receive at least 10% off in-store and online.

DofE participants:
Show your DofE Card to get an extra 10% off the Members card price.

DofE Leaders and adult volunteers:
Show your DofE Card to receive an extra 15% off the Members card price.

Even better, your family can use your discount in store or online too, on all categories from clothing to watersports so they also enjoy the great savings!

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Quality kit made for DofE expeditions

Craghoppers have been a DofE recommended kit partner for over 15 years so you can trust that they provide quality kit, made for every climate, every obstacle, and every expedition.

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Expedition Kit Guide

The DofE Expedition Kit Guide is the one-stop shop for expedition kit, featuring key information, tips from the experts and money saving ideas. Aimed at helping you choose and find the right kit for your expeditions and DofE adventures.

Expedition Kit Guide
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Free online courses for your DofE Skills Section with IBM SkillsBuild

Discover a wide range of free online learning courses from IBM SkillsBuild that can be completed for your DofE Skills Section. Earn recognised qualifications and digital badges that you can add to your CV. Signing up could be easier, all you need is your email. Register for IBM SkillsBuild today!

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