Useful Resources: Expedition

Expedition 2026- Booklet and Presentation

This guide contains useful information about what to expect on your expedition. 

Kit List

**Note*** At Bronze level the requirement for a pocket knife should be ignored. Students will not be able to purchase a pocket knife/tool as they are underage. This is not needed for the Bronze expedition. 

Mobile phones 

With regards to mobile phone access on the expeditions, the students are given one phone per group by the DofE leaders that they can use for emergencies. They can carry their own mobiles but these are to be taped up in a zip lock bag and only used for emergencies where the group phone has failed. In this way, it is highly unlikely that students will need to access their own phones on the expedition. In the evening, students will be able to use their phone for an hour to let parents know that they have arrived at the campsite and to take some pictures. The phones will be collected again after this hour so that the students can focus on socializing and getting a good night's sleep. Their phones will be distributed in the same fashion the next day with the expectation that they do not access them unless in an emergency where the group phone has failed, which is highly unlikely. 

Planning for your period on the expedition

DofE expeditions are an immensely exciting time for everyone – there are lots of thrilling new experiences and inevitably you’ll come across new problems that will give you a sense of pride when you overcome them. However, 50% of the population also have an extra challenge to deal with – periods.

Your period can be a challenge at the best of times – being on your expedition is no exception. So, use the link to the right for some hints and tips to help you get the most out of the DofE experience, despite your period.