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South East Scotland Scouts logoExpeditions

Preparing and doing

Planning an expedition?

Help with planning and training for all types of expedition (DofE, Chief Scout’s Award, Queen’s Scout Award) is available from the DofE site using the links below.

Explorer on DofE Gold hike

Explorers in the wilderness

Expedition training

  • DofE Expedition Section – main page
  • Expedition downloads
  • DofE requirements
  • DofE training videos on YouTube
  • Stoves and cooking – ideas including videos
  • Stove safety instructions
  • How to choose and pack a rucksack
  • Scouts Emergency Card
  • Route Card
  • Scottish Outdoor Access Code
  • Countryside Code (England and Wales)
  • Dealing with Ticks

Expedition kit

  • DofE Expedition kit – main advice page (lots of links)
  • Guide to choosing the right kit
  • Interactive kit list
  • DofE Expedition kit printed checklist
  • DofE Expedition First Aid Kit advice

DofE Expedition training framework

  • Bronze
  • Silver
  • Gold

The 20 Conditions of the DofE Expedition Section

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