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Expedition Kit List

 

These are the items you will need when undertaking a DofE Expedition for any Level of Award. This is to be used as a GUIDE ONLY. Quantities of some items depends on level and duration of expedition.

 

The items highlighted in RED can be supplied by Warwick Open Award. We have a good stock of equipment.

 

Don't worry if there is an item(s) of kit you don't have. Let me know as soon as possible and we can lend it to you.

 

 

TO WEAR WALKING

 

1 x Pair Walking Boots-- (broken in) Warwick Open Award have a mixture of sizes

1 x Pair Walking Socks

2 x Pair Sock Liners-- (optional)

1 x Thermal top or T-shirt

1 x Shirt

1 x Sweater-- (woollen or fleece)

1 x Walking Trousers-- (warm - QUICK DRYING, NOT jeans)

 

PERSONAL KIT (TO CARRY)

 

1 x Large Rucksack-- (approximately 55-65 litre capacity)

1 x Rucksack Liner-- (or 2 x plastic bags)

1 x Sleeping Mat

1 x Sleeping Bag

1 x Waterproof Bags (for spare clothes etc.)

1 x Sleeping Bag Liner --(optional)

1 x Survival Bag

1 x Personal First Aid Kit (personal medication to be supplied by yourself)

1 x Watch

1 x Whistle

Maps

Small quantity of money (optional)

1 x Notebook & pen/pencil for Aim of Expedition.

1 x Torch hand held, a Head Torch if preferred.

Spare Batteries for Torch

1 x Emergency Food Rations-- (NOT to be eaten until the end!)

1 x Water Bottle-- (1 - 2 Litres)

1 x Knife, Fork, Spoon

1 x Small Pocket Knife

1 x Plate/Bowl

1 x Mug

1 x Box of Matches-- (sealed in a dry container or bag)

1 x Small Wash Kit

1 x Small Towel

1 x Cagoule/Coat -- (must be waterproof and windproof)

3 x Pairs Underwear

1 x pair Walking Socks

2 x pair Sock Liners

2 x T-shirts

1 x Shirt-- (woollen, cotton or fleece)

1 x Spare Sweater-- (woollen or fleece)

1 x Spare Walking Trousers-- (warm, NOT jeans)

1 x Pair of Trainers-- (optional)

1 x Hat-- (warm)

1 x Pair Gloves-- (woollen)

1 x Pair Shorts-- (if appropriate)

1 x Sunhat

Suncream-- (if appropriate)

1 x Thermal Long Johns-- (optional)

1 x Pair Gaiters-- (optional)

1 x Waterproof Over-trousers

 

GROUP KIT

(TO CARRY BETWEEN THE TEAM)

 

1-2 x Tents

2-3 x Camping Stoves

Camping Stove Fuel

2-3 x Cooking Pots

2 x Scourers

Maps-- (1:50 000 / 1:25 000)

1 x Compass

Map Cases

1 x Camera-- (optional)

2 x Tea Towels

Food - Breakfast, Lunch & Tea Plus Drinks & Snacks - (small and lightweight) As your team menu

5 x Plastic Bags --(for rubbish etc.)

 

ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL KIT

(FOR YOU TO CONSIDER)

 

Storm Shelter

Waterproofing For Kit

Rucksack Protector / Waterproof Cover

Secure Money Pouch

Survival Pack

Stuff Sack

Food - Lunch Box

Route Planning Software - e.g. Memory-Map or similar item