Choosing your sleeping mat for expedition
It's worth taking time to choose a sleeping mat option that suits your budget, your required level of comfort and also the weight you'd like to carry in your rucksack.
Camping done comfortably
Making sure you have a good nights rest and adopting habits that enhance your outdoor experience are hugely important when it comes to your overall performance and enjoyment. These are lessons you can carry with you later in life on many future adventures too.
Explore our tricks and learnt experiences to help make your DofE expedition one to remember for all the right reasons!
How to make camping comfortable
Camping can be an incredible experience that gives you the chance to strip back to basics, appreciate the outdoors by getting closer to nature and get a healthy dose of fresh air. The trick is to know how to make it comfortable!
Keeping your camp admin tight
Keeping your camp admin tight and having plan A and B in your back pocket places you in a strong position to be able to react quickly when circumstances change. It can mean the difference between 'surviving or thriving' - after all, we hope this is a fun experience for you!
Check out our video on choosing your sleeping mat for expedition, explained by our Director Ben Keen.
