Teams wishing to partake in the Duke of Edinburgh expedition should carry all the food and equipment they need but without being overburdoned.

To Wear Walking

• 1 x Pair of Broken in Walking Boots
• 1 x Pair of Walking Socks
• 2 x Pair of Sock Liners
• Thermal top or T-shirt
• Shirt
• Sweater
• Walking Trousers

Personal Kit

• A large rucksack - approximately 55-65 litre capacity
• Rucksack Liner
• Sleeping Mat
• Sleeping Bag
• Waterproof Bag
• Sleeping Bag Liner
• Survival Bag (Adventure Medical Kit, Emergency Bivvy)
• Notebook & Pen/Pencil
• Torch
• Personal First Aid Kit
• Watch
• Whistle
• Maps
• Spare Batteries for Torch
• Emergency Food Rations
• Water Bottle
• Knife, Fork and Spoon
• Small pocket knife/pocket tool
• Plate/Bowl
• Mug
• Box of Matches (Keep them in a sealed bag!)
• Small Wash Kit
• Small Towel
• Cagoule/Coat
• 3 x Pairs of Underwear
• 2 x T-Shirts
• 1 x Pair Walking Socks
• 2 x Pair Sock Liners
• Shirt
• Spare Sweater
• Spare Walking Trousers
• Pair of Trainers
• Hat
• Gloves
• Shorts (if appropriate)
• Sunhat
• Suncream
• Thermal Long Johns
• Pair Gaiters
• Waterproof Over-trousers

Group Kit (to be carried by the team)

• Tents
• Camping Stoves
• Camping Stove Fuel
• Cooking Pots
• Scourers
• Maps (1:50,000 / 1:25,000)
• Compass
• Map Cases
• Camera
• Tea Towels
• Food
• Plastic Bags (for rubbish etc)

Additional optional Duke of Edinburgh kit for you to consider.

• Storm Shelter
• Waterproofing for Kit
• Rucksack Protector
• Secure Money Pouch
• Survival Pack
• Stuff Sack
• Food Box