For those completely new to caving, how about this as a starting point of what to buy or loan in some order of progressive importance, after getting advise from your local caving shop and trip leader .......
Do others agree ?
What's missing ?
Helmet (pref with strap) with helmet attached light
Spare light (eg small hand torch)
Spare batteries
Wellington boots (or old stout boots with ankle support)
Small old bag to carry drink, snacks, spare batteries etc
Old clothes (full length arms and legs) or boilersuit
Old waterproofs (if advised by leader)
Change of clothes !
Cheap knee pads
Cheap gloves (eg gardening gloves)
Helmet - definitely now with proper chin strap
Proper helmut mounted lighting system
Survival bag (type that fits in top of helmet - not silver space blanket)
Candle and matches in waterproof container.
cheap DIY knife and plastic whistle on lanyard
Battery (belay) belt
HMS type karabiner
Long sling and
another karabiner.
Then caving oversuit, long wet socks etc ....
so what's missing from this hurriedly made list ??
Do others agree ?
What's missing ?
Helmet (pref with strap) with helmet attached light
Spare light (eg small hand torch)
Spare batteries
Wellington boots (or old stout boots with ankle support)
Small old bag to carry drink, snacks, spare batteries etc
Old clothes (full length arms and legs) or boilersuit
Old waterproofs (if advised by leader)
Change of clothes !
Cheap knee pads
Cheap gloves (eg gardening gloves)
Helmet - definitely now with proper chin strap
Proper helmut mounted lighting system
Survival bag (type that fits in top of helmet - not silver space blanket)
Candle and matches in waterproof container.
cheap DIY knife and plastic whistle on lanyard
Battery (belay) belt
HMS type karabiner
Long sling and
another karabiner.
Then caving oversuit, long wet socks etc ....
so what's missing from this hurriedly made list ??