The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
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Information for a two day/one night or three day/two night expedition.
Expedition Equipment
We would like to remind parents that the equipment lists provided to the young people
are necessary requirements for the expeditions and ANY young person coming on an expedition
MUST have all of the necessary equipment. Failure to bring the equipment will result in
parents being asked to collect the young person from the expedition. (If you do not have
the necessary equipment PLEASE notify the team in pleanty of time who will provide items
from our small supply of loan equipment). We have provided a list of the necessary equipment
attached to this letter for your records.
Please note that there will be letters explaining locations and routes (with emergency contact numbers) nearer to the expedition dates and these must be returned with signed consent for participants.
Personal equipment
Ruck sack *
Plastic bag to line ruck sack @
Sleeping bag in plastic bag
Roll mat in plastic bag
Clothing (see other list below)
Dish and/or plate
Cup
Knife, fork, spoon
Toiletries (essentials only)
Medication (if taken)
Torch plus spare batteries @
Water container (minimum 500 millilitre) @
Whistle @
Basic first aid kit @
Coins for emergency phone (even if you have a mobile) @
Staff emergency contact number *@
Notebook and pencil@
Emergency rations (fruit bars/army rations/raisins/trail mix etc)
Group equipment
Tent(s) *
Map *
Route Card (x2) *
Stove and gas *
Matches (in a waterproof container)
Food and drink (see suggestions below)
Cooking utensils (usually spare spoon/knife/fork)
Washing up liquid and scouring pad
Toilet paper
Plastic bags
Personal Clothing
Waterproof jacket #
Waterproof trousers #
Walking boots (or similar suitable footwear) #
Fleece (or warm coat) #
Two t-shirts (or similar tops)
Jumper
Pair of trousers (not jeans)
Two pairs of warm socks
Gloves
Hat
Underwear
Pair of shorts (optional)
Equipment Notes:
* This means that we can supply these items to all young people
@ This means these items are absolutely necessary
# This means these items are absolutely necessary
regardless of the weather
Suggestions for camp food
Each group should decide on their meals and what they will eat (this will also be discussed at the training sessions) and who will provide what item. The practice main meal is usually cooked on the Saturday training day.
For the expedition, in the group each member should bring some of the items for the main meals and breakfasts and each bring their own packed lunch for the relevant number of days away.
Suggested main meals:
Super-noodles, pasta, spaghetti with pasta sauces/cheese/sausages/eggs
Cheesy pasta
Bacon and eggs
Curry and Rice
Chilli con carne
The above can also be 'flavoured' with sauces e.g. ketchup
Suggested lunch items:
Sandwiches/rolls or wraps
Sausage rolls/scotch eggs (suitable for lunch on day 1 only particularly in hot weather)
Cereal or fruit bars (chocolate melts too easily!)
Energy bars
Raisins/dried fruit
Trail mix
Fresh fruit
Fresh vegetables
Plenty of fluids, preferably water or weak squash, but NO CANS!
