Technical clothing and layers

What kind of clothes are best for a DofE expedition?

• What clothing should you wear under your waterproofs
• DofE recommended expedition clothing
• Save money on expedition kit

What clothing should you wear under your waterproofs?

Layering your clothing helps you manage your temperature on your journey, and keeps you comfortable in all weathers. You can experience sun, wind and rain, all in one expedition, so a multi-purpose scarf/hat can be a useful addition to your kit.

Underneath your waterproofs you’ll want a lightweight middle layer – warm and insulating, such as a fleece. Under that, you’ll need a base layer – breathable and tight-fitting to absorb moisture away from your body.

Remember – avoid cotton and denim! They let heat escape, get heavy when wet, and dry slowly. So no jeans or joggers.

DofE recommended expedition layers

Base layer: Craghoppers Fusion Base T-shirt – Mens Lightweight Moisture control Fast-drying View Craghoppers Fusion Base T-shirt – mens	Base layer: Craghoppers Fusion Base T-shirt – Mens Lightweight Moisture control Fast-drying View Craghoppers Fusion Base T-shirt – womens
Mid layer: Craghoppers Vector Hooded Jacket – Mens Insulating Wash and wear sweat/fleece hoody Lightweight View Craghoppers Vector Hooded Jacket – mens	Mid layer: Craghoppers Vector Hooded Jacket – Womens Insulating Wash and wear sweat/fleece hoody Lightweight View Craghoppers Vector Hooded Jacket – womens
Mid layer: Craghoppers Vector Half Zip Top – Mens Technical fleece Half-zip Insulating Reflective detail View Craghoppers Vector Half Zip Top – mens	Multi-purpose scarf/hat: BUFF® – The Original multi-function headwear A wide range of colours and designs Lightweight, breathable, micro-fibre fabric UV and antibacterial protection Machine washable and non- iron View BUFF®- The Original multi-function headwear
Craghoppers Traverse Trousers – Mens SolarDry polyester Water repellant Sun protective Zip pockets Toughened fabric View Craghoppers Traverse Trousers – mens	Craghoppers Traverse Trousers – Womens SolarDry polyester Water repellant Sun protective Zip pockets Toughened fabric View Craghoppers Traverse Trousers – womens

All Duke of Edinburgh’s Award recommended clothing is affordable, breathable and lightweight. It’s designed for a specific role and layer. And ideally, you can get FREE professional advice on what clothing to buy at your nearest GO Outdoors, Blacks, Millets, Ultimate Outdoors or Tiso store (Scotland only).