579 (Llandrindod Wells) Squadron
&
579 (Knighton) Detached Flight
Kit List

Duke of Edinburgh Award Kit Checklist

 
Personal Equipment:   Clothing:  
Watch   Walking Boots (worn in!)  
Torch with spare batteries   Fleece  
First Aid Kit   Base Layer (T-shirt)  
Whistle   Walking socks  
Notebook and pencil   Walking trousers (not jeans!)  
Waterproof Jacket   Spare layers  
Waterproof Trousers   Gaiters (optional)  
Hat   Shorts (if appropriate)  
Gloves      
Compass   Food:  
Drinking bottle (at least 2 litres)   Emergency rations  
Large Rucksack (approx 60 litres)   breakfast  
Sleeping Bag   lunches  
Roll Mat   dinner  
Emergency money      
Knife, fork and spoon   Group Kit:  
Toothbrush and toothpaste   Tents  
Personal Wash Kit   Gas Stoves  
Tissues   Spare Gas Cylinders  
Camera (optional)   Map Cases (optional)  
Carrier Bags and Black bags   Cameras (optional)  
Mess Tins/cooking pots   Maps  
Plastic plate and bowl (optional)   Tea towels  
Plastic Mug (optional)   Washing Up Kit  
Sunhat (if appropriate)   Sun cream  
    Midge Repellent  
    Survival Bag  
    Matches/lighter (in waterproof bag)