The problem with the present set up at the top entrance is that, even if a padlock is fitted, there are gaps on either side of the gate that most people can squeeze through. It might be better to add some appropriate, large, signage suggesting the need for helmets and lights. As pointed out...

Whiter Shade of Pale? Song Sung Blue? Red, Red Wine?

Duct tape, cling film, eye bath.

In my somewhat limited experience caving undersuits tend to be fleece, while diving undersuits tend to be fibre pile, which is warmer but holds more water. Also, diving undersuits tend to have a lower collar so it doesn't interfere with the dry suit neck seal. I've both a caving undersuit...

Remember the old adage. If you want to go into the desert take a Land Rover. If you want to come back take a Toyota!

Could it be something to do with rabbits. Either a Rabbit Smoot, described below, or a rabbit trap, similar in idea to those found on Dartmoor. Could rabbits have been trapped in their and then killed by the farmer or Warrener with their ferrets? Smoots allowed rabbits and hares to from the...

I’ve not used them caving yet but have been trialing them with my Grigi when at the climbing wall, as that requires opening and closing frequently. Once you are used to the technique they are quicker to use than a screw gate. I would think they would work well on a cows tail, especially when it...

It might be worth investigating to see if any local climbing walls/centres have artificial caves. Here in the West Midlands there is one at Wolf Mountain for example. I've used chairs and folding tables covered with dark cloth/old tent flysheets and stout cardboard boxes.

I use one of the heavy duty rubber straps that used to come with Petzl Duo headlamps with my Fenix HL55.

Not in the Peak District, sadly. Does Pindale Farm still have it's SRT practice set up? Or, what about Suicide Cave, Winnats Pass?

Update. We used the parking app on the sign and it charged us the £1. Maybe the new rates haven’t been implemented yet. There were three cars so I don’t usually use the church parking with that many, but thanks for the reminder.

I'm parked up in the Temple Walk car park, Matlock Bath, waiting for a scout group to arrive for a trip down Devonshire. Parking after 6 pm was £1, no issues with that. Just gone to pay, £5 until 10 pm. Combine that with the height barriers stopping minibus access and I'm wondering if there is...

This theoretical scenario was covered on one of my first aid training courses (16 hour Outdoor FA) and the advice, after releasing the casualty, was to sit them upright with their legs stretched out in front of them. This was to stop the toxic blood rushing to the heart and other critical...

Discussion here. Can't get the above link to work. https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog/a-closer-look-at-the-american-death-triangle

We use belts, Petzl, all the time when leading level 1 caving trips with Scout groups. Keeps ther oversuit legs/crotch up, useful for assisted hand lines and spotting, as somewhere non-personal to ‘handle’ when needed.

The ultra lite may be ugly (I don’t think so personally) but it’s the most comfortable helmet I’ve ever worn. I just can’t get on with Petzl helmets. My climbing helmet is a Black Diamond Half Dome, very comfy and light.

I've used a pair of these for years. Got them off eBay originally. Lasted really well, steel toe cap version but not intrusive. https://www.totallywellies.co.uk/Nora.asp

Yes. And you also need to take into account the amount the amount of electricity consumed charging the various devices that people access social media on, most of which is still produced by fossil fuels.

My wife has signed me up for 9 and 12! She kept quoting '12'to me as trailed round the shops this morning.

I have to say I have thoroughly enjoyed following this thread but nothing I’ve read has encouraged me to change my set up. Twistlock krabs on 10mm dynamic rope tied in with barrel knots (double fisherman’s?), two overhand knots at the central point, “cord of shame” from handjammer to central...