If you’re looking for a quick checklist of equipment for your caving adventures, look no further. We’ve separated it into two sections, for beginners and more advanced cavers. Links to more complete guides can be found below.
Basic Caving Equipment List
Helmet
Headlamp
Binoculars
Caving Suit (Men)
Caving Suit (Women)
Belt
Gloves
Elbow Pads
Knee Pads
Caving Boots (Women)
Caving Boots (Men)
Waterproof Boots
Waterproof Socks (running)
Wool Socks (unisex)
Hiking Socks (unisex)
Caving Glow Sticks
Pocket-Sized Water-Resistant Torch
Underwater/Diving Flashlight
First Aid Kid/Trauma Bag
Advanced Caving Equipment List
Ascender
Descender
Climbing Rope
Climbing Ladder
Cameras
Olympus Waterproof Camera
Panasonic Lumix Splashproof Camera
Equipment Guides
2 – Caving Gloves Buying Guide (these come in handy when climbing and using ropes and ladders)
5 – Walkie Talkie Buying Guide (great for those going in groups)
6 – Knee Pads Buying Guide (great for preventing scrapes when crawling or climbing)
7 – Waterproof Jacket Buying Guide (good for mildly damp or cold climates, but a caving suit is more necessary)
8 – Diving Mask Buying Guide (for professionals who are taking caving underwater)
If you would like to see more guides or equipment reviews, let us know! Happy spelunking!