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DofE Expedition kit list

The Expedition Kit List is an illustration of the type of items you may need when undertaking a DofE expedition. This list is to be used as a GUIDE only and there is no obligation to buy the specific items we recommend. Quantities of some items depends on the expedition level and duration.

Kit list discount - 15% off for participants and 20% off for active DofE adults 

Using the DofE Reward Card, all DofE participants and active DofE adults (including DofE Leaders, Co-ordinators, Assessors, Award Verifiers, DofE Managers and non-AAP Expedition Supervisors/Support staff) can get a great discount (adults = 20%, participants = 15%) off expedition clothing and equipment (online and in stores) at Cotswold Outdoor, the Recommended Retailer of expedition kit to the DofE.
Find out more about this discount and the DofE Reward Card.  

All of our Recommended Kit has been tested by DofE expedition teams. The DofE Charity receives a royalty from all sales of Recommended Kit items, which helps to support our work with young people.. 
 

Our recommended kit suppliers...

 

Beyond the beaten track

A range of nutritious, tasty and convenient expedition foods. 10% discount available - click here for details.

Brasher

brasher specialise in outdoor walking footwear which is approved and recommended by The Duke Of Edinburgh’s Award. Find out more...

Bridgedale 

Superb expedition socks that will help look after your feet.
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Craghoppers 

Top quality clothing from one of the industry leaders. 
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Lifesystems

First aid kits and other expedition essentials from Lifesystems.
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Lifeventure

Technical products and accessories for DofE expeditioners.
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Nikwax 

High performance cleaning and waterproofing for expedition kit.
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Ordnance Survey 

Two amazing  DofE offers from Ordnance Survey.
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Silva 

World-renowned navigation products from Silva.
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Trangia

The ultimate cooking system for all DofE expeditions.
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Vango

Top quality tents, specially reccommended for the DofE.
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Victorinox

The amazing DofE expedition pocket Tool from Victorinox.
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Cotswold Discount Card

 
Please note: Cotswold will honour all DofE Cotswold discount cards that show a 19th May 2013 expiry date until 31st March 2015, for both in-store and online purchases.  Find out more here.

Recommended retailer

 
Cotswold Outdoor is the Recommended Retailer of Expedition Kit to The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
DofE participants get a 15% discount on all purchases.  Active DofE adults get 20% off all purchasesFind out more here.
Click here to find your closest Cotswold Outdoor Store and to shop online 
Use of Logo: Use of the Recommended Kit logo is strictly controlled.  For more information please see this file.

DofE Marketplace

 
We also have a range of offers in the DofE Marketplace with some great partners.  Check them out below:

Did you know...?

 
When you buy a product from one of our partners through the DofE Expedition kit list or The Marketplace, the DofE Charity receives a small royalty for each purchase. The DofE receives no money unless you buy the products from these brand supporters.
The more money we can raise, the more we can keep costs down and the more young people we can help to do their DofE.