Expedi tion Ki t L is t

updated January 2025

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

For details on how to sign up for your Digital and Physical DofE Card either:
Remember, your DofE Expedition Supervisor will have the final say on the
- See information in your DofE Welcome Pack.
suitability of the kit required for your expedition.
- Login to eDofE or the DofE app.

For more information read our free DofE Kit Guide at DofE.org/shop/dofe- - Visit one of our recommended retailer stores.

expedition-kit-guide/ and visit DofE.org/shop/dofe-recommended-kit/ *Terms and conditions apply. Go to DofE.org/shop/card/ for full details.

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, V-Lite Explorer WP, Ravine WP,
Raven Mid WP, V-Lite Reflex WP, Jackdaw WP, Bandera Expedition WP and Fuse Trek
Mid 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: Vanth and Ossus Waterproof Jackets
Waterproof overtrousers Craghoppers: Ascent Overtrousers
2 fleece tops or similar Craghoppers: Tarvos, Esk and Travos Hooded Jackets and Half Zip Fleece
2-3 t-shirts (thermal optional) Craghoppers: Charon or Ellie T-Shirt
2 walking trousers (warm, NOT jeans) Craghoppers: Brisk and Mimas Trousers and Alex Leggings
1 pair of shorts (if appropriate) Craghoppers: Brisk 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 and Denali Pro 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, Stratos and Mantis
Sleeping mat Vango: Trek Pro, 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: Intenisty 580, Intensity 300 and Intensity 155 head torches
Personal first aid kit Lifesystems: Camping, Trek, Blister, Waterproof first aid kits. Visit DofE.org/shopping/safety
Food (including emergency rations) Wayfayrer: ready to eat expedition food
Radix: dehydrated meals and breakfasts 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 terms and conditions.
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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 Lifeventure: Wash bag (small), All-purpose soap, Dry wash gel
(some 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, Banshee

Vango Trek Pro: Apex Compact, Apex Geo, Halo, Omega, Cairngorm
Camping stove(s) Trangia: 25 and 27 series, Gas burner, Liquid fuel burner
Vango: Folding gas stoves
Camping stove fuel*** Trangia: Fuel bottles (0.3/0.5/1L)
(in an appropriate and 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 and Starter 123 compasses
Map cases Silva: Map Case Medium
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
Radix: dehydrated meals and breakfasts
Small pocket tool**
After-sun cream
Sunglasses
Insect repellent Lifesystems: Expedition 50 PRO and Expedition Natural insect
repellents
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, Camino and Kesugi walking poles
Mosquito net Lifesystems: MicroNet Single Mosquito Net
Light Sticks Lifesystems: 15h Light Sticks, 8hr Light Sticks, Intensity Glow Marker
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.
*** It is against the law to sell a substance with butane as a constituent part to any person under the age of 18.

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