EXpedition Kit List

updated 1 January 2023

(replaces all previous versions)

This list is a GUIDE to the items you may need when doing a DofE DofE Card
expedition. We only recommend items that are suitable for DofE expeditions Save at least 10%, or more*, with your DofE Card at our five DofE
and Recommended Retailers: GO Outdoors, Blacks, Millets, Ultimate Outdoors
good value for money. There is no obligation to buy the specific items we and Tiso.
recommend. However, the DofE charity receives a royalty from sales of DofE
- Participants and parents – 10% or more
Recommended Kit which helps to support our work with young people.
- Leaders and volunteers – 15% or more

Remember, your DofE Expedition Supervisor will have the final say on the
Free in-store boot and rucksack fittings available. Your card is in your DofE
suitability of the kit required for your expedition.
Welcome Pack or download your personalised Digital DofE Card from eDofE

For more information read our free DofE Kit Guide at DofE.org/shopping/ or the DofE app. Go to DofE.org/shopping/card for full details.

kitadvice and visit DofE.org/shopping/reckit.

CLOTHING

Item Needed Specific items we recommend Got it Packed it

1 pair of walking boots (broken in) Hi-Tec: Eurotrek Lite WP, Aysgarth WP, Summit WP, Bandera Lite WP,
Bandera II WP, Ravine WP, Raven Mid WP, V-Lite Psych Mid WP, V-Lite Reflex WP

2 pairs of walking socks Bridgedale: HIKE range Men’s and Women’s:

Midweight, Lightweight and Ultralight Merino Performance, Midweight and
Lightweight Merino Comfort, Lightweight and Ultralight Coolmax
Performance, Junior Merino Comfort
2 pairs of sock liners (optional) Bridgedale: LINERS Base Layer Coolmax Liner
Jacket/coat (waterproof and windproof) Craghoppers: Orion and Atlas Waterproof Jackets
Waterproof overtrousers Craghoppers: Ascent Overtrousers
2 fleece tops or similar Craghoppers: Stromer, Mannix Hooded Jackets and Half Zip Tops
2-3 t-shirts (thermal optional) Craghoppers: Atmos T-shirt
2 walking trousers (warm, NOT jeans) Craghoppers: Verve Trousers and Velocity Tights
1 pair of shorts (if appropriate) Craghoppers: Verve Shorts
Underwear
Nightwear
Flip flops/sandals (optional for camp site use)
Warm hat and/or sunhat (as appropriate)
1 pair of gloves (if appropriate)
1 pair of gaiters (optional)

PERSONAL KIT

Item Needed Specific items we recommend Got it Packed it

Rucksack Vango: Contour, Sherpa, Summit rucksacks

Rucksack liner (or 2 strong plastic bags) Lifeventure: Ultralight Dry Bags (2/5/10/15/25/35/55/75L)
and Compression Sacks (5/10/15L)
Sleeping bag Vango: Nitestar, Latitude, Ultralite Pro, Olympus Pro, Zenith, Microlite sleeping bags
Sleeping mat Vango: Single Trek, Dreamer mats
Waterproof bag Lifeventure: Ultralight Dry Bags
Sleeping bag liner (optional) Lifeventure: Cotton sleeping bag liners
Whistle Lifesystems: Safety, Echo, Hurricane whistles
Torch (handheld/head torch and spare batteries) Lifesystems: Intensity 280 and Intensity 155 head torches
Personal first aid kit Lifesystems: Camping, Trek, Blister, Waterproof first aid kits. Visit DofE.org/shopping/safety for info
Food (including emergency rations) Wayfayrer: ready to eat expedition food.
Firepot: dehydrated expedition food
Get advice at DofE.org/shopping/food

Water bottle Lifeventure: Tritan Flask (1000ml), Tritan Flip-Top Bottle (750ml), Tritan Bottle (650ml)
Cutlery** Lifeventure: Stainless steel, Ellipse, Titanium knife, fork and spoon sets
Plate/bowl Lifeventure: Stainless steel camping bowl, camping plate, Titanium plate,
Ellipse plate, bowl, collapsible bowl
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* This discretionary discount is not to be used in conjunction with any other offers or discounts. Please visit DofE.org/shopping/card for full
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Item Needed Specific items we recommend Got it Packed it

Mug Lifeventure: Stainless steel, Titanium, Ellipse mugs

Box of matches (in waterproof container) Lifesystems: Stormproof matches
Wash kit/personal hygiene items (some Lifeventure: Wash bag (small), All-purpose soap, Dry wash gel
items could be shared as a group)

Sunblock Lifesystems: Mountain 50 suncream, Mountain Combi Stick SPF50+

Towel Lifeventure: Recycled Soft Fibre Towel (large, x-large, giant)
Small quantity of money (optional)
Notebook and pen/pencil
Watch

GROUP KIT (To carry between the team)

Item Needed Specific items we recommend Got it Packed it

Tent(s) Vango Trek Tents: Nevis, Scafell, Helvellyn, Nova Nevis

Vango Earth Trek: Apex Compact, Alex Geo, Halo, Omega, Cairngorm
Camping stove(s) Trangia: 25 and 27 series, Gas burner, Liquid fuel burner
Vango: Folding gas stoves
Camping stove fuel (in an appropriate and Trangia: Fuel bottles (0.3/0.5/1L)
safe container)
Cooking pans
Scourers
Tin opener (if required)
Tea towels
Plastic bags (for rubbish etc.)
Toilet paper and trowel
Maps (1:25 000/1:50 000) Ordnance Survey: Explorer, Landranger maps (standard or weatherproof)
Compass Silva: Classic, Field, Ranger, Expedition 4 compasses
Map cases Silva: M30 Carry Dry Map Case
Camera (optional)
Tick remover (location dependent - ask your Supervisor)
Survival bag Lifesystems: Heatshield, Survival, Thermal bags, Thermal blankets

ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL KIT (for you to consider)

Item Needed Specific items we recommend Got it Packed it

Head/Neck scarf
Hydration pack Vango: 2L Hydration pack
Storm shelter Vango: Storm shelters
Stove multidisc (lid/cutting board) Trangia: Multidisc 25 series, Multidisc 27 series
Pre-packed expedition food Wayfayrer: ready to eat expedition food.
Firepot: dehydrated expedition food
Small pocket tool**
After-sun cream
Sunglasses
Insect repellent Lifesystems: Expedition 50 PRO, Expedition Natural 40 insect repellents,
Bite and Sting Relief
Stopwatch
Waterproofing (pre-expedition) Nikwax: Tech Wash Cleaner, TX.Direct Wash-in Reproofer, Footwear Cleaning
Gel, Waterproofing Wax for Leather, Fabric and Leather Proof, Nubuck and
Suede Proof, Tent and Gear Solarproof, Tent and Gear Solarwash
String
Spare boot laces
Walking poles Vango: Pico and Camino walking poles
Mosquito net Lifesystems: MicroNet Single Mosquito Net
Emergency lightsticks Lifesystems: 15h Light Sticks, 8hr Light Sticks
Water purifying tablets Lifesystems: Chlorine Dioxide tablets

**It is against the law to sell a knife to anyone under the age of 18 (unless it has a manual folding blade less than 3 inches long) and to use any knife in a threatening way.

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