Expedition Kit List

This is a typical kit list for an expedition – something involved in most of the Top Awards. Some of the kit is optional/location dependent and some of it can be borrowed from us. If you have any concerns about kit then speak to a leader. Various shops will often discounts for Scouts/DofE participants including Go Outdoors.

Clothing

  • 1 pair of walking boots (broken in)
  • 2 pairs of walking socks
  • 2 pairs of sock liners (optional)
  • Jacket/coat (waterproof and windproof)
  • Waterproof overtrousers
  • 2 fleece tops or similar
  • 2-3 t-shirts (thermal optional)
  • 1 pair of shorts (if appropriate)
  • Underwear
  • Nightwear
  • Flipflops/sandals (optional for campsite use)
  • Warm hat and/or sun hat (as appropriate)
  • 1 pair of gloves (if appropriate)
  • 1 pair gaiters (optional)

Personal Kit

  • Rucksack
  • Rucksack liner (or 2 strong plastic bags)
  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping mat
  • Waterproof bag
  • Sleeping bag liner (optional)
  • Whistle
  • Torch (handheld or head torch and spare batteries)
  • Personal and first aid kit
  • Food (including emergency rations)
  • Water bottle
  • Cutlery
  • Plate/bowl
  • Mug
  • Box of matches (in waterproof container)
  • Wash kit/personal hygiene items (some items could be shared as a group)
  • Sunblock
  • Towel
  • Small quantity of money (optional)
  • Notebook and pen/pencil
  • Watch

Group Kit

  • Tent(s)
  • Camping stove(s)
  • Camping stove fuel (in an appropriate and safe container)
  • Cooking pans
  • Scourers
  • Tin opener (if required)
  • Tea towels
  • Plastic bags (for rubbish etc.)
  • Toilet paper or trowel
  • Maps (1:25 000/1:50 000)
  • Compass
  • Map cases
  • Camera (optional)
  • Tick remover (location dependent – ask your Supervisor)
  • Survival bag

Additional Optional Kit

  • Head/neck scarf
  • Hydration pack
  • Storm shelter
  • Stove multidisc (lid/chopping board)
  • Pre-packed expedition food
  • Small pocket tool                   
  • After-sun cream
  • Sunglasses
  • Insect repellent
  • Stopwatch                     
  • Waterproofing (pre-expedition)
  • String                             
  • Spare boot laces                   
  • Ball, playing cards etc
  • Mosquito net
  • Emergency lightsticks
  • Water purifying tablets