C.O.B.R.A. Grotto
Caving equipment
All cavers need the proper gear for safe cave exploration. At minimum, this includes:
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A helmet with chinstrap
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Three sources of light (at least two of which are headlamps)
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Extra batteries
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Gloves and kneepads
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Bottles of water
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Backpack, sling pack or fanny pack
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Most cavers use climbing helmets. They have four-point chin straps and clips for headlamps.
Construction helmets can be modified for caving use. Most will require the addition of a four-point chin strap and clips to mount a headlamp.
Cavers should have some form of pack in which to keep their gear. Avoid packs with many zippers and Velcro closures; they become clogged with mud. Drawstrings and buckled flaps work much better in caves.
Most cavers use climbing helmets. They have four-point chin straps and clips for headlamps.