Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme – expedition kit list

To wear walking:

1 x pair walking boots (broken in)
1 x pair walking socks
1 x Thermal top / tee shirt
1 x Shirt
1 x Sweater (woollen or fleece)
1 x Walking trousers (warm and NOT jeans)

Personal kit (to carry):

1 x Large rucksack ( 55-65 litre capacity)
2 x Large plastic bags or rucksack liners
1 x Sleeping mat
1 x Sleeping bag (in a waterproof bag)
1 x Sleeping bag inner (optional)
1 x Survival bag
1 x Personal first aid kit
1 x Watch
1 x Whistle
Maps
Small quantity of money (optional)
1 x Notebook & pen/pencil
1 x Torch & spare battery
1 x Emergency food rations
1 x Water bottle to hold 1 to 2 litres
1 x Knife, fork, spoon
1 x Pocket knife (small)
1 x Plate/bowl
1 x Mug
1 x Box of matches (sealed in a dry container)
1 x Wash kit (small)
1 x Towel (small)
1 x Cagoule/coat (waterproof and windproof)
3 x pairs underwear
2 x pairs walking socks
2 x Tee shirts
1 x Shirt (woollen, cotton or fleece)
1 x Spare sweater (woollen or fleece)
1 x Spare walking trousers (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 & sun cream (if appropriate)
1 x Thermal long johns (optional)
1 x pair gaiters (optional)
1 x Waterproof overtrousers

Group kit (to carry between the team):

1-2 x Tents
2-3 x Stoves (& fuel)
2-3 x Cooking pots
2 x scourers
Maps (1:50 000 / 1:25 000)
1 Compass (Silva type)
Map cases
1 x Camera & film (optional)
2 x Tea towels
1 x Pack of cards (optional)
5 x Plastic bags (for rubbish etc.)
Food (small & lightweight)