Central Arizona Grotto

Suggested Gear

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So, you want to go caving? Here are some suggestions for gear that will help make your trip pleasant and safe.


Gear:

  1. Three sources of light per person (Make sure batteries are fresh)
  2. Extra batteries, and bulbs (especially for your main light)
  3. Hard hat with attached light source
  4. Warm clothing
  5. Tough, water-proof, ankle-high boots with agressive tread soles
  6. Tough gloves
  7. Knee and elbow pads
  8. Coveralls or old clothes
  9. Cave pack: fanny pack or day pack


Cave Pack Essentials:

  • Lighter
  • Small Flashlight
  • Spare Light Bulbs and Batteries
  • Compass
  • Knife
  • Food & Water
  • Small First Aid Kit or Group First Aid Kit
  • Urine Bottle
  • Toilet Paper (Remember to pack out)
  • Pocket Knife
  • Small Length of Cord or Webbing
  • Garbage Bag for Picking Up Extra Trash
      and an Extra One for Your Muddy Clothes
  • Pencil and paper

Extra Equipment for Vertical Trips:
  • Seat Harness
  • Rappel Device
  • Ascenders
  • Gloves
  • Enough Ropes, Rope Pads, Webbing, Carabiners, etc. To Rig All The Drops You Plan To Do.

Optional Gear:
  • Cave Clean-up and Restoration Equipment
  • Small Whistle for Signaling
  • Burrito Bag (a plastic bag to carry out waste and toilet paper)
  • P38 (Flat Folding Can Opener)
  • Spare Baggies (Pack Out Small Foreign Objects)
  • Survival Kit




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