What do I need to keep clean and safe on my expedition?
All expeditions are different so make sure you plan ahead to have the right kit for yours.
There is a wide range of equipment available to ensure your health and safety, whether it’s for sunburn, storms, or midges.
There’s a high probability that you’ll get muddy on your expedition, but staying hygienic is an important part of your expedition routine.
Lifeventure Recylced Soft Fibre towel
- Lightweight, ultra compact and absorbent.
- Dries 9x faster than a standard beach towel.
- Available in Large, X-Large, and Giant.
Lifeventure wash bag
- Durable, high-density ripstop nylon fabrics.
- Two main compartments for wet and dry gear.
- Two internal slip pockets and detachable mirror.
Lifeventure all purpose soap
- Cleans your hands, your food and your gear.
- Biodegradable and only weighs 130g.
- Lathers in fresh and brackish water.
Lifeventure dry wash gel
- Quickly wash hands and body without water.
- Made with antibacterial gel formula.
- pH balanced so it won’t dry out your skin.
When camping in the wild, the dark is very dark. A torch is essential for finding your way around at night and a head torch is even better.
Lifesystems Intensity 155 head torch
- Up to 35 hours battery life.
- Shines at up to 155 lumens brightness
- 7 lighting modes including SOS flashing.
Lifesystems Intensity 300 head torch
- Up to 2 hours battery life.
- Shines at up to 300 lumens brightness
- 6 lighting modes including SOS flashing.
Lifesystems Intensity 580 head torch
- Up to 35 hours of battery life.
- Shine at up to 580 lumens brightness.
- 6 lighting modes including SOS flashing.
You never know what weather you’ll experience on expedition, but there are some kit items that can be very helpful if a difficult situation does present itself.
Lifesystems Survival Bag
- Made from heavy-duty polyethylene material.
- Prevents you from losing essential body heat in an emergency situation.
- Strong, windproof, waterproof, and lightweight
Lifesystems Safety Whistle
- A loud whistle to attract attention
- Chamber design ejects water with ease
- Lightweight, tough plastic body with neck lanyard and clip-on design
Lifesystems Echo Whistle
- Compact and ergonomic design.
- Generates loud noise to attract attention.
- Key ring attachment included.
Lifesystems Hurricane Whistle
- Compact and ergonomic design.
- Generates loud noise to attract attention.
- Powerful tri-tone sound at 122dB – generates loud noise over longer distances.
Lifesystems 8h and 15h lightsticks
- Lasts up to 8 hours or 15 hours.
- To active just bend, snap and shake.
- Non-toxic and non-flammable.
Lifesystems Intensity Glow Marker
- Provide intense, bright light, ensuring high visibility in low-light condition.
- Small, easy to carry, and fit easily into a backpack.
- Designed to be waterproof and weather-resistant.
Lifesystems Stormproof Matches
- Water tight container that keeps contents dry.
- 25 windproof and waterproof matches, with 3 strike panels.
- Matches burn for up to 20 seconds.
Lifesystems Micronet Mosquito Net
- Durable and lightweight polyester mesh.
- Includes ceiling hooks and stuff sack.
- Treated with EX8 Anti-Mosquito – lasts two years.
Lifesystems Chlorine Dioxide Water Purifying Tablets
- Will treat up to 30 litres of water – no residual taste or odour.
- Most effective form of chemical water disinfection, purifying water within 30 minutes.
- Highly effective at purifying water, killing a wide range of bacteria and viruses.
- Keep your wash kit in a waterproof bag/container.
- Don’t bother with make up or shaving kit.
- Head torches leave both hands free to do what you need to do and also direct the light where you need it.
- Look for multi-purpose items such as head/neck wear that can be used to stop sunburn, as a beanie for warmth, a face mask against midges etc
- Borrow handy tools where you can. Have your family ever been camping? What can your DofE Leader lend you?
- Visit your local DofE centre to borrow safety gear like survival bags.
- Share items like toothpaste, toilet roll and hand wash with your team.
- Use your DofE Card to save at least 10% on expedition kit at our recommended retailers.
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Health and hygiene poster
Know what items to bring to keep yourself health and hygienic on your expedition, an important part of your kit!
