![]() SIDE POCKETīalance the weight of the side pockets with liquids and place them vertically to avoid spillage. Lifeventure First Aid Kit, snacks or Lifesystems Mountain Sun Cream. Top pocket: fill the rucksack top pocket with all the things you might need during the day e.g. Craghoppers Ascent Overtrousers and Atlas Jacket are ideal waterproof cover-ups and are quick to put on and take off when needed. Waterproofs: pack your waterproofs last, so that you can grab them quickly if the weather changes. Keep snacks in outside pockets so you can grab them on the go when you need an extra energy boost. Wayfayrer expedition food is lightweight, nutritious and a great option when journeying. Lunch: put your lunch and snacks at the top, so you can easily access them when journeying and prevent them getting squashed. Put the things you need to access easily at the top of your rucksack. Lifeventure Ellipse cutlery, plate, bowl and mug are recommended for this reason. Trangia 25 and 27 series stoves are a great option as they’re easy to clean.įood equipment: plastic or titanium camping equipment is good, as it’s easy to clean. Our recommended Vango tents are very strong and waterproof.Ĭamping stove: stoves should also be against your back. This will make it easier to carry, as it’ll keep the weight of the tent close to your body. Tent: pack the tent vertically against the part of the rucksack that will be on your back. You and your team should divide up equipment like the tent, food, stove and fuel equally to spread the weight. Vango Trek sleeping mats are ideal for expedition, as they’re durable and comfortable. Anything carried on the outside of the rucksack needs to be securely fastened and waterproofed. However, if you have a large sleeping mat, you can tie it securely to the outside. Sleeping mat: try to get all your kit inside your rucksack. Things like your Bridgedale HIKE walking socks or Craghoppers Atmos T-shirt can roll up small and easily fill gaps. Spare clothes: push spare clothes to the bottom of the rucksack to fill the space available. ![]() Vango’s Latitude sleeping bag is a great lightweight option. Sleeping bag: a sleeping bag should always be inside a dry bag to protect it. As they’re not needed during the day, they should go to the bottom of the rucksack. Sleeping bags, sleeping mats and spare clothing, although bulky, are often light. Please read our Expedition Kit List and Expedition Kit Guide for further guidance.ĭownload our rucksack packing guide. Please note this is not every single item you should be taking on expedition – this will differ from person to person. It’s worth packing different kit in certain areas of your rucksack, for easy access when you need it and quick access to waterproofs when it starts raining. Pack the same way each time, once you’ve figured out the best way to arrange your kit.Line your rucksack with a Lifeventure Dry Bag to avoid items getting wet and damaged.Spray Nikwax Tent & Gear SolarProof on your rucksack to add water repellency, increase fabric strength and protect against UV damage. Waterproof your kit, as it’ll add unnecessary weight if it’s wet.Pack all expedition kit inside the rucksack, apart from the sleeping mat if it won’t fit.Pack heavy gear such as your tent closer to your back to help your balance.Put items that you’ll need frequently at the top of your rucksack or in the side pockets. Practice expeditions and training walks are the best time to learn what to take, what to leave behind and ensure everything fits. Practise packing your rucksack before your expedition.For expeditions on foot, rucksacks shouldn’t weigh more than 25% of your body weight and all rucksacks must be weighed before departure. The first thing to do is look at the DofE Expedition Kit List and decide what’s essential and what items you could remove. Minimise the load as your rucksack needs to be as light as possible.Your DofE Leader will also help advise you on this during your expedition training. Here are some important tips and advice to consider when packing your rucksack for a DofE expedition. It’s also worth taking the time to plan and review your kit, and to practise packing when you’re training for your expedition, as it can make your expedition easier. Your rucksack and the kit you take on your DofE expedition are very important, as you may be carrying them for hours at a time.
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