DofE Hikes

The hikes as part of DofE is a wee bit different from the other sections. See below for more information.


Equipment

There is 2 types of equipment that you will need for you DofE hike, personal (clothes, boots, plates) and group (tents, trangias). This page gives you some pointers about what equipment you will need - this list is a suggestion only feel free to add or remove as required.

Suggested Kit List


Food

You need to eat and your up a hill - we've got some ideas of food that would be good!

See our resources below for some good info!

DofE Food

This document will give you ideas of what you should take with you to eat. It is applicable to Bronze, Silver and Gold

DofE Food

Food Planning

This will help you plan a menu and remind you of the key points of each stage. It is applicable to Bronze, Silver and Gold

Food Planning

Menu Maker

This allows you to design a menu with the duration of the Bronze expedition in mind. This can be adapted for Silver and Gold Also avalible as a Word Document (.docx)

Menu Maker

Trangia Guide

This is a guide to using a Trangia. It gives you how to set up and maintain a Trangia, in addition it also provides menu tips. It is applicable to Bronze, Silver and Gold

Trangia Guide