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

1 – Caving Boots Buying Guide

2 – Caving Gloves Buying Guide (these come in handy when climbing and using ropes and ladders)

3 – Headlamp Buying Guide

4 – Caving Suit Buying Guide

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!