Expedition Equipment Checklist

All participants should make their own checklists of equipment when they start to prepare for their first practice journey. The list below can be used as a guide with items being added or deleted according to personal needs and experience. All individuals must always carry the personal emergency equipment listed below. Reference should be made to the relevant chapters in the Expedition Guide.

PERSONAL EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT
(to be carried by each individual)

Map(s)
Compass (optional at Bronze and Silver)
Watch
Torch and Spare Bulb and Battery
First aid kit
Whistle
Coins/card for telephone
Notebook and pen/pencil
Spare jumper/sweater
Waterproof jacket/coat
Water bottle
Expedition Safety card from Entrance Pack (optional at Bronze and Silver)
Extra warm clothing including head gear and gloves (optional at Bronze and Silver)
Waterproof trousers (if appropriate)
Bivvy bag/large poly bag (optional at Bronze)
Emergency food rations (optional at Bronze and Silver)
Matches (optional at Bronze and Silver)

PERSONAL CAMPING EQUIPMENT

Large rucksack (Approximately 55-65 litre Capacity)
Strong, large plastic bags (to line your rucksack)
Sleeping bag
Sleeping bag inner (optional)
Sleeping mat
Small sum of money (optional)
Knife, fork, spoon
Pocket knife (small)
Plate/bowl
Mug
Soap and towel (small)
Tooth brush and tooth paste
Toilet paper
Camera and film (optional)

CLOTHING

Boots (broken in)
Socks
Shirts
Sweater
Trousers (NOT jeans)
Underwear
Trainers (optional)
Sun hat and sun cream (if appropriate)
Gaiters (optional)

GROUP EQUIPMENT (to carry between the team)

Tents
Stoves (and fuel)
Matches (sealed in a dry container)
Cooking pots
Soap pads or sponge with abrasive pad
Washing-up liquid
Tea towels
Water container
Food (small and lightweight)
Trowel
Route card(s)
Map cases
Pack of cards (optional)
Plastic bags (for rubbish etc.)

For equipment specific to the mode travel see the relevant chapter in the Expedition Guide.

Route Card

This Checklist and the Route Card are available for you to download and print.