Hello, dd is signed up for DofE Silver and I must admit I'm a tiny bit freaked out (already!). We don't live in the UK so the plan is to combine the practice and actual walks back-to-back in England to save on travel costs. I think they'll get a day or 2 between to recover (but she won't be home, so couldn't restock / pick up other items). She did Bronze but struggled (with food, navigation, blisters, team mates being lazy and not doing their parts or bringing the food they were supposed too...) so the idea of her doing two expeditions in a week in a different country isn't great!
Anyway, can anyone recommend
- Top purchases?
- If I buy a better mattress do I get a highly portable one (link below), or too much chance of it popping and I need a SIM or do I need a more expensive insulated one? Expedition is April. Thanks.
- Oh, and walking boots: she chose a pair of average £ boots which seemed the most comfortable but they haven't worn in fantastically. I've put new (Aldi) innersoles in as they felt very thin after a couple of good hikes. She still doesn't find them comfortable after longer walks (fine for shorter). Do I get better innersoles or try another pair of boots?
Possible mattress
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B08XXPWXQ6/ref=oxsccactimagee5?smid=AOK5GVJQAE8ZX&psc=1
Boots she chose
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B07P6247B9?psc=1&ref=ppxpoppmobbbasin_title
Thanks 😊