I’m looking for a LO for overall sign off of a Silver Award. Bronze was completed at school but they are no longer offering DofE and my scouting groups only do the Gold Award. I can find Assessors for the individual sections and will sign up to a commercial expedition provider (AAP) but need to register with an LO in order to start my next award.
Any help or advice appreciated please. 🙏
Hi! I'm currently in the process of my gold dofe (expedition got postponed to next year) but I didn't do bronze or silver. Is there any advice I should have esp for the expedition before?
Cost is calculated before 15% GO Outdoors Discount
Total Cost: £349
Total Weight: 14.664kg
| Amount | Item | Cost (£) Per | Weight (g) per | Weight (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2x | 24hr Ration Pack | £22.50 | 1500g | 3000g |
| 1x | Packed Lunch | £6 | 350g | 350g |
| Amount | Item | Cost (£) Per | Weight (g) per | Weight (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5x | 2 Man Tent | Provided | 1550g | 775g |
| 1x | Yellow OEX Flux 7 Ultralite Inflatable Mat – GO Outdoors | £65 | 550g | 550g |
| 1x | Red OEX Drift 700 Sleeping Bag – GO Outdoors | Owned | 740g | 740g |
| 1x | Black Eurohike 6 LED Headtorch – GO Outdoors | Owned | 100g | 100g |
| Amount | Item | Cost (£) Per | Weight (g) per | Weight (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1x | Grey OEX Tacana Solo Stove Set – GO Outdoors | £55 | 600g | 600g |
| 2x | OEX Ultra Gas 100g – GO Outdoors | £6 | 120g | 240g |
| 1x | Blue OEX Hydration Bladder (3 Litres) – GO Outdoors | £16 | 2650g | 2650g |
| 1x | Costa Curve Cup – Amazon.co.uk | Owned | 189g | 189g |
| 2x | Grey Sea to Summit Frontier Ultralight Long Handle Spork – GO Outdoors | £9 | 11g | 22g |
| 1x | Silver True Utility FireStash Lighter – GO Outdoors | £9 | 27g | 27g |
| Amount | Item | Cost (£) Per | Weight (g) per | Weight (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1x | Black Peter Storm Men's Bracken Half Zip Fleece – GO Outdoors | Owned | N/A | N/A |
| 2x | Brown Peter Storm Men's Ramble Double Zip Off Trousers – GO Outdoors | £27 | N/A | N/A |
| 3x | Polyester T-Shirts | Owned | N/A | N/A |
| 3x | Underwear | Owned | N/A | N/A |
| 1x | Grey Peter Storm 3 Pack Essential Socks – GO Outdoors | £8 | N/A | N/A |
| 1x | Brown Hi-Tec Men's Aysgarth III Mid Waterproof Walking Boot – GO Outdoors | Owned | N/A | N/A |
| 1x | Navy Crocs Unisex Baya Clog – GO Outdoors | Owned | N/A | N/A |
| 1x | Peter Storm Men's Packable Parka Jacket – GO Outdoors | Owned | N/A | N/A |
| 1x | Bucket Hat | Owned | N/A | N/A |
| 1x | Pit Viper Sunglasses | Owned | N/A | N/A |
| 1x | Casual Shorts | Owned | N/A | N/A |
| All Clothing Packed While Walking | 2500g |
| Amount | Item | Cost (£) Per | Weight (g) per | Weight (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1x | Black Eurohike Nepal 65 Rucksack – GO Outdoors | Owned | 1380g | 1380g |
| 1x | Orange Osprey Ultralight Drysack 3L – GO Outdoors | £12 | 50g | 50g |
| Amount | Item | Cost (£) Per | Weight (g) per | Weight (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1x | Route Map | Owned | 5g | 5g |
| 1x | Compass | Provided | 100g | 100g |
| 1x | Mini Whistle – Free 3D Print Model – MakerWorld | Owned | 64g | 64g |
| 1x | Blue OEX Duralumin Walking Poles – GO Outdoors | £28 | 498g | 498g |
| Amount | Item | Cost (£) Per | Weight (g) per | Weight (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1x | Personal FA Kit | Owned | 200g | 200g |
| 1x | Toiletries | Owned | 350g | 350g |
| 1x | Uno Card Game – Amazon.co.uk | £5 | 50g | 50g |
| 1x | Grey GP Batteries Powerbank Plus 10000mAh – GO Outdoors | £15 | 224g | 224g |
I am doing DofE in Year 9 in September as a Year 8 right now in Bronze level but I am scared i won't get it due to the immense pressure if you get something wrong in your eDofE to get the Bronze award.
I don't want to regret that decision because I heard Bronze is kinda useless because it's incredibly common and in my school over 120 students who are in year 9 and will be year 10 in September have completed the Bronze award for DofE.
I have ADHD as well, which can further impact how I do to get the DofE bronze award.
So do you recommend it? Or is it a waste?
I put together a kit list for my silver award (not planned yet but yk) was wondering what you guys think of it (lots of it is left over from bronze) I am planning on doing it with cadets and the person who will probably asses me is a teecher so Very Busy Through Mocks/GCSEs/Sept/Oct so it will be in late may
Sleeping:
1x Lightweight 2 Man Tent (Provided By Sqn)
1x Red Berghaus Peak Self-Inflating Mat – GO Outdoors
1x Red OEX Drift 700 Sleeping Bag – GO Outdoors
1x Black Eurohike 6 LED Headtorch – GO Outdoors
Food:
1x Packed Lunch
2x 24hr Ration Pack (Probably a 2024 Menu 7 & an X-Ration) *I can get free/Cheap*
Cooking:
1x Black Jetboil Flash 1.0L Fast Boil System – GO Outdoors
2x Jetboil Jetpower 100g Fuel Canister – GO Outdoors
1xBlue OEX Hydration Bladder (3 Litres) – GO Outdoors (Only Going to Carry 2.5L)
1x Costa Curve Cup – Amazon UK
2x Grey Sea to Summit Frontier Ultralight Long Handle Spork – GO Outdoors
1x Green Turboflame VFR2 V-flame Lighter – GO Outdoors
Clothing:
2x Black Peter Storm Men's Bracken Half Zip Fleece – GO Outdoors
2x Brown Peter Storm Men's Ramble Double Zip Off Trousers – GO Outdoors
3x Polyester T-Shirts
3x Underwear
3x Green Brasher Men's Trekker Socks – GO Outdoors
1x Brown Hi-Tec Men’s Aysgarth III Mid Waterproof Walking Boot – GO Outdoors
1x Peter Storm Mens Packable Parka Jacket Navy – GO Outdoors
1x Green Sealskinz Unisex Bramerton Waterproof Hiking Boonie Hat – GO Outdoors
Storage:
1x Black Eurohike Nepal 65 Rucksack – GO Outdoors
1x Orange Osprey Ultralight Drysack 3L – GO Outdoors
Navigation:
1x Laminated Route Map
1x White Silva Expedition 4 Compass – GO Outdoors
1x Mini Whistle – Free 3D Print Model – MakerWorld
Black Diamond Distance FLZ Trekking Poles – GO Outdoors
Self Care:
1x BCB Personal First Aid Kit, Multicam – Cadet Direct
1x Toiletry Bag (Stocked)
I put together a kit list for my silver award (not planned yet but yk) was wondering what you guys think of it (lots of it is left over from bronze) I am planning on doing it with cadets and the person who will probably asses me is a teacher so Very Busy Through Mocks/GCSEs/Sept/Oct so it will be in late may.
Also before you say that im overthinking, im not overthinking, js bored
I am going of Go Outdoors members pricing But not DOfE discounts so I don't have to work it out for every item
Sleeping:
1x Lightweight 2 Man Tent (Provided)
1x Yellow OEX Flux 7 Ultralite Inflatable Mat 550g – GO Outdoors (£65)
1x Red OEX Drift 700 Sleeping Bag – GO Outdoors (Owned)
1x Black Eurohike 6 LED Headtorch – GO Outdoors (Owned)
Food:
2x 24hr Ration Pack (Probably a 2024 Menu 7 & an X-Ration) *I can get free/Cheap*
Budget £60 (To Be Safe)
Cooking:
1x Grey OEX Tacana Solo Stove Set – GO Outdoors (£55)
2x OEX Ultra Gas 100g – GO Outdoors (£12)
1x Blue OEX Hydration Bladder (3 Litres) – GO Outdoors *Thirsty Boi* (£16)
1x Costa Curve Cup – Amazon UK (Owned)
2x Grey Sea to Summit Frontier Ultralight Long Handle Spork – GO Outdoors (£18)
1x Silver True Utility FireStash Lighter – GO Outdoors (£9)
Clothing:
1x Black Peter Storm Men's Bracken Half Zip Fleece – GO Outdoors (Owned)
1x Brown Peter Storm Men's Ramble Double Zip Off Trousers – GO Outdoors (£32)
2x Polyester T-Shirts (Owned)
3x Underwear (Owned)
3x Grey Peter Storm 3 Pack Essential Socks – GO Outdoors (£8)
1x Brown Hi-Tec Men’s Aysgarth III Mid Waterproof Walking Boot – GO Outdoors (Owned)
1x Navy Crocs Unisex Baya Clog – GO Outdoors (Owned)
1x Peter Storm Mens Packable Parka Jacket Navy – GO Outdoors (Owned)
1x Bucket Hat (Owned)
1x Pit Viper Sunglasses (Owned)
Storage:
1x Black Eurohike Nepal 65 Rucksack – GO Outdoors (Owned)
1x Orange Osprey Ultralight Drysack 3L – GO Outdoors (£12)
Navigation:
1x Laminated Route Map (Owned)
1x Compass (Provided)
1x Mini Whistle – Free 3D Print Model – MakerWorld (Owned)
1x Blue OEX Duralumin Walking Poles – GO Outdoors (£28)
Personal Items:
1x BCB Personal First Aid Kit, Multicam – Cadet Direct *+ Paracetamol, Sniper Tape, Paracord, ETC* (Owned)
1x Ziploc With Toiletries (Owned)
1x Uno – Amazon UK (£5)
1x Anker Zolo Power Bank – Amazon.UK (£29)
I put together a kit list for my silver award (not planned yet but yk) was wondering what you guys think of it (lots of it is left over from bronze and not a lot of new bought stuff
Sorry the hyperlinks don't work, if anyone really wants it I'll send the docs but you can js copy stuff into google
Sleeping:
Lightweight 2 Man Tent
Red Berghaus Peak Self-Inflating Mat – GO Outdoors
Red Berghaus Transition 300 Sleeping Bag – GO Outdoors
Black Eurohike 6 LED Headtorch – GO Outdoors
Food:
Packed Lunch – Home
2x 24hr Ration Pack (Probably a 2024 Menu 7 & Something from X Ration)
Cooking:
Black Jetboil Flash 1.0L Fast Boil System – GO Outdoors
2x Jetboil Jetpower 100g Fuel Canister – GO Outdoors
Blue OEX Hydration Bladder (3 Litres) – GO Outdoors
Navy Hydro Flask 32oz (946 ml) Wide Mouth Bottle – GO Outdoors
2x Grey Sea to Summit Frontier Ultralight Long Handle Spork – GO Outdoors
Green Turboflame VFR2 V-flame Lighter – GO Outdoors
Clothing:
1x Quarter Zip Fleece
2x Brown Peter Storm Men's Ramble Double Zip Off Trousers – GO Outdoors
2x Black The North Face Men's Simple Dome T-Shirt – GO Outdoors
Underwear/Socks
Hiking Boots
Crocs
Packaway Coat
Storage:
Black Eurohike Nepal 65 Rucksack – GO Outdoors
Orange Osprey Ultralight Drysack 3L – GO Outdoors
Self Care:
Personal FA Kit
Toiletries
Playing Cards/Uno
Edit: Just started making and updated list
Edit 2: New post Now Up
It’s been 4 weeks since my award leader sent it to the award office.. It just says awaiting award office approval. How long did it take u guys? I’m doing bronze btw. Is it cause it’s summer?? 😭