Your Expedition Kit List
This list is an illustration of the items you may need when undertaking a DofE expedition. This list is to be used as a GUIDE only and there is no obligation to buy the specific items we recommend. The DofE Charity receives a royalty from all sales of DofE Recommended Kit items from any shop, which helps to support our work with young people. Please check the 10 Questions a DofE participant should ask prior to completing the DofE Kit List.
CLOTHING
1 pair of walking boots (broken in)DofE Recommended Kit
2 pairs of walking socksDofE Recommended Kit
2 pairs of sock liners (optional)DofE Recommended Kit
Thermal t-shirt (optional)DofE Recommended Kit
2 fleece tops or similarDofE Recommended Kit
2 walking trousers (warm, NOT jeans)DofE Recommended Kit
Underwear
Nightwear
Flipflops/trainers/sandals etc (optional for campsite use)
Warm hat &/or sun hat (as appropriate)
1 pair of gloves (if appropriate)
1 pair of shorts (if appropriate)
Waterproof overtrousersDofE Recommended Kit
Jacket/coat (waterproof and windproof)DofE Recommended Kit
1 pair gaiters (optional)
PERSONAL KIT
Rucksack liner (or 2 strong plastic bags)DofE Recommended Kit
Waterproof bagDofE Recommended Kit
Sleeping bag liner (optional)DofE Recommended Kit
Torch (handheld or head torch and spare batteries)DofE Recommended Kit
Personal first aid kitDofE Recommended Kit
Expedition food (including emergency rations)DofE Recommended Kit
Small pocket tool
Box of matches (in waterproof container)DofE Recommended Kit
Wash kit/personal hygiene items (some items could be shared as a group)DofE Recommended Kit
Sunblock (if appropriate)DofE Recommended Kit
Small quantity of money (optional)
Notebook and pen/pencil
First aid kit
GROUP KIT
Camping stove(s)DofE Recommended Kit
Camping stove fuel in an appropriate and safe containerDofE Recommended Kit
Cooking pans
Tea towels
Food (lightweight including snacks)
Plastic bags (for rubbish etc.)
Toilet paper or trowel
Maps (1:25,000/1:50,000)DofE Recommended Kit
Map cases
Camera (optional)
Tick remover (location dependent - ask your Supervisor)
ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL KIT
Head/neck scarfDofE Recommended Kit
Hydration packDofE Recommended Kit
Storm shelterDofE Recommended Kit
Stove multi-disc (colander/lid/chopping board)DofE Recommended Kit
Pre-packed expedition foodDofE Recommended Kit
After-sun cream
Sunglasses
Insect repellentDofE Recommended Kit
Stopwatch
Waterproofing (pre-expedition)DofE Recommended Kit
Spare boot laces
Tin opener
Ball, playing cards etc
Emergency lightsticksDofE Recommended Kit
Water purifying tabletsDofE Recommended Kit
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