Recommended for a Reason Expedition Kit List

Choosing the right kit for outdoor expeditions can often be a confusing and bewildering experience.

The list below details recommended kit and products that you will need to make any expedition a success. Click on 'more info' for all the technical stuff!

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TO WEAR WALKING
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1 x pair Walking Socks e.g. Bridgedale - Endurance Trekker, Women’s Endurance Trekker
1 x Pair Walking Boots (broken in)
2 x Pair Sock Liners (optional) e.g. Bridgedale - Coolmax liners, Women’s Coolmax liners
1 x Thermal top or T-shirt
1 x Shirt
1 x Sweater (woolen or fleece)
1 x Walking Trousers (warm, NOT jeans)
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PERSONAL KIT (TO CARRY)
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1 x Large Rucksack (approximately 55-65 litre capacity)
1 x Rucksack Liner (or 2 x plastic bags) e.g. Sea to Summit Ultra Sil Pack Liner, Ultra Sil Dry Sack
1 x Sleeping Mat
1 x Sleeping Bag
1 x Waterproof Bag for storing your Sleeping Bag e.g. Sea to Summit - Ultra Sil Dry Sack
1 x Sleeping Bag Liner (optional) e.g. Sea to Summit - Premium Silk Liner, 100% Cotton Liner
1 x Survival Bag e.g. Adventure Medical Kits - Emergency Bivvy, Emergency Blanket
Small quantity of money (optional)
1 x Notebook & pen/pencil
1 x Torch e.g. hand-held torches from Maglite - LED 3xAA Maglite, Incandescent 2xAA Maglite, Holster Incandescent 2xAA Combo Pack Maglite
1 x Personal First Aid Kit
1 x Watch
1 x Whistle
Maps
Spare Batteries for Torch
1 x Emergency Food Rations
1 x Water Bottle (1 - 2 Litres) e.g. Sigg Traveller Bottle (1.0 lt.)

1 x Knife, Fork, Spoon
1 x Small pocket knife/pocket tool e.g. DofE Pocket Tool by Victorinox
1 x Plate/Bowl
1 x Mug
1 x Box of Matches (sealed in a dry container or bag)
1 x Small Wash Kit
1 x Small Towel e.g. Sea to Summit - Dry Lite Travel Towel
1 x Cagoule/Coat (must be waterproof and windproof)
3 x Pairs Underwear
2 x T-shirts

1x pair of walking socks e.g. Bridgedale - Endurance Trekker, Women's Endurance Trekker
2 x pair Sock Liners (optional) e.g. Bridgedale - Coolmax, Women’s Coolmax
1 x Shirt (woollen, cotton or fleece)
1 x Spare Sweater (woollen or fleece)
1 x Spare Walking Trousers (warm, NOT jeans)
1 x Pair of Trainers (optional)
1 x Hat (warm)
1 x Pair Gloves (woollen)
1 x Pair Shorts (if appropriate)
1 x Sunhat
Suncream (if appropriate)
1 x Thermal Long Johns (optional)
1 x Pair Gaiters (optional)
1 x Waterproof Over-trousers
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GROUP KIT (to carry between the team)
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1-2 x Tents
2-3 x Camping Stoves
Camping Stove Fuel
2-3 x Cooking Pots
2 x Scourers
Maps (1:50 000 / 1:25 000)
1 x Compass e.g. Recta - Starter, Romer, Elite
Map Cases e.g. Sea to Summit Waterproof Map Cases
1 x Camera (optional)
2 x Tea Towels
Food (small and lightweight)
5 x Plastic Bags (for rubbish etc.)
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ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL KIT (for you to consider)
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Storm Shelter
Waterproofing For Kit --e.g. Granger’s - G-Wax Tin, G-Max Proofer with Conditioner, G-Max Cleaner, 30 Degree C Cleaner, 30 Degree C Proofer, 2 in 1 Cleaner/Proofer, 30 Degree Down Cleaner
Rucksack Protector e.g. Pacsafe - Pacsafe 85
Secure Money Pouch-- e.g. Pacsafe - Pouchsafe 100
Survival Pack e.g. Adventure Medical Kits - Pocket Survival Pack
Stuff Sack e.g. Sea to Summit - Ultra Light Stuff Sack
Food Box e.g. Sigg - Aluminium Food Box
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