t s i L t i K n o i t Expedi updated October 2024 (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 from sales of DofE Recommended Kit which helps to support our work with
- Participants and parents – 10% or more
young people.
- Leaders and volunteers – 15% or more
Remember, your DofE Expedition Supervisor will have the final say on the
For details on how to sign up for your Digital and Physical DofE Card either:
suitability of the kit required for your expedition.
- See information in your DofE Welcome Pack. - 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
1 pair of walking boots (broken in)
Hi-Tec: Eurotrek Lite WP, Aysgarth WP, Summit WP, V-Lite Explorer WP, Bandera Lite WP, Bandera II WP, Ravine WP, Raven Mid WP, V-Lite Psych Mid WP, V-Lite Reflex WP, Jackdaw 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) Jacket/coat (waterproof and windproof)
Bridgedale: LINERS Base Layer Coolmax Liner 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) 2 walking trousers (warm, NOT jeans)
Craghoppers: Charon or Ellie T-Shirt Craghoppers: Brisk and Mimas Trousers and Alex Leggings
1 pair of shorts (if appropriate)
Craghoppers: Brisk Shorts
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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
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 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: 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 for info 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 Continued over... * 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.