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
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Base layer: Craghoppers Fusion Base T-shirt – Mens– Lightweight – Moisture control – Fast-drying |
Base layer: Craghoppers Fusion Base T-shirt – Womens– Lightweight – Moisture control – Fast-drying |
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Mid layer: Craghoppers Strata Hooded Jacket – Mens– Insulating – Wash and wear – sweat/fleece hoody – Lightweight |
Mid layer: Craghoppers Strata Hooded Jacket – Womens– Insulating – Wash and wear – Sweat/fleece hoody – Lightweight |
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Mid layer: Craghoppers Vector Hooded Jacket – Mens– Insulating – Wash and wear – Sweat/fleece hoody – Lightweight |
Mid layer: Craghoppers Vector Hooded Jacket – Womens– Insulating – Wash and wear – Sweat/fleece hoody – Lightweight |
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Mid layer: Craghoppers Strata Half Zip Top – Mens– Technical fleece – Half-zip – Insulating – Reflective detail |
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Mid layer: Craghoppers Vector Half Zip Top – Mens– Technical fleece – Half-zip – Insulating – Reflective detail |
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 |
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Craghoppers Traverse Trousers – Mens– SolarDry polyester – Water repellant – Sun protective – Zip pockets – Toughened fabric |
Craghoppers Traverse Trousers – Womens– SolarDry polyester – Water repellant – Sun protective – Zip pockets – Toughened fabric |
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).
Ways to save money on your DofE expedition
Whilst lots of layers of specialist clothing might seem unnecessary, it’s really important to wear the right clothing during your expedition to be prepared for all weathers. There are lots of ways to keep your costs down:
– You can substitute these products for loose fitting long sleeve tops or long lightweight trousers. But avoid cotton, jeans, tracksuit bottoms and onesies!
– You can get a FREE professional fitting before you buy, at your nearest GO Outdoors, Blacks, Millets, Ultimate Outdoors or Tiso store (Scotland only).
– Use your exclusive DofE Card or Voucher to claim your discount* in all local GO Outdoors, Blacks, Millets, Ultimate Outdoors or Tiso store (Scotland only) and online.
*Full T&Cs apply
For DofE Adults’ discounts, click here.
