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DofE Expedition Kit List

DofE Expedition Kit List

Expedition kit list (clothing, personal and group kit). Source: The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE), April 2026.

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by Social Norm

Walking boots

per-personmandatory

Walking socks

per-personmandatory

Sock liners

per-personoptional

Jacket / coat

per-personmandatory

Waterproof overtrousers

per-personmandatory

Fleece tops or similar

per-personmandatory

T-shirts

per-personmandatory

Walking trousers

per-personmandatory

Shorts

per-personoptional

Underwear

per-personmandatory

Nightwear

per-personmandatory

Flip flops / sandals

per-personoptional

Warm hat and/or sunhat

per-personmandatory

Gloves

per-personoptional

Gaiters

per-personoptional

Rucksack

per-personmandatory

Rucksack liner

per-personmandatory

Sleeping bag

per-personmandatory

Sleeping mat

per-personmandatory

Waterproof bag

per-personmandatory

Sleeping bag liner

per-personoptional

Whistle

per-personmandatory

Torch

per-personmandatory

Personal first aid kit

per-personmandatory

Food, including emergency rations

per-personmandatory

Water bottle

per-personmandatory

Cutlery

per-personmandatory

Plate / bowl

per-personmandatory

Mug

per-personmandatory

Box of matches

per-personmandatory

Wash kit / personal hygiene items

per-personmandatory

Sunblock

per-personmandatory

Towel

per-personmandatory

Small quantity of money

per-personoptional

Notebook and pen/pencil

per-personmandatory

Watch

per-personmandatory

Tent(s)

sharedmandatory

Camping stove(s)

sharedmandatory

Camping stove fuel

sharedmandatory

Cooking pans and utensils

sharedmandatory

Scourers

sharedmandatory

Tin opener

Tea towels

sharedmandatory

Plastic bags

sharedmandatory

Toilet paper and trowel

sharedmandatory

Maps

sharedmandatory

Compass

sharedmandatory

Map cases

sharedmandatory

Camera

Tick remover

Survival bag

sharedmandatory

Head / neck scarf

per-personoptional

Hydration pack

per-personoptional

Storm shelter

Stove multidisc

Pre-packed expedition food

per-personoptional

Small pocket tool

per-personoptional

After-sun cream

per-personoptional

Sunglasses

per-personoptional

Insect repellent

per-personoptional

Stopwatch

per-personoptional

Waterproofing products

per-personoptional

String

Spare boot laces

per-personoptional

Walking poles

per-personoptional

Mosquito net

per-personoptional

Light sticks

per-personoptional

Water purification

per-personoptional

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