Kit list for a DofE Expedition: everything you need to bring
What you bring on a DofE expedition is a balance between ensuring you have everything you need while keeping your pack as light as possible. ‘Just in case’ items rarely make the cut.
The BIG problem with ‘DofE recommended kit’
The ‘DofE recommended kit’ branding is worth a lot of money, and there’s a big problem. It’s too confusing, and too unhelpful. Here’s why.
Definitive guide to waterproofing on DofE (because nobody likes a wet sleeping bag)
The importance of waterproofing the things in your rucksack on DofE cannot be understated. If it rains and your clothes, food and sleeping bag get wet, the rest of your expedition will be miserable.