CCG Recommended Gear to bring

Things for inside the cave

• Cave map(s)
• Small backpack or cave pack
• First aid kit - minimum one per party
• Survival blanket
• SAR form
• Clothing: overalls (or something snug-fitting, as loose clothing can catch on cave walls); with polypro long johns and tops OR woollen trousers and jerseys OR polar fleece garments top and bottom; woollen or warm socks; gumboots OR light-weight tramping boots OR heavy track shoes; rubber gloves or heavier kitchen gloves.
• Spare clothing in waterproof bags
• Spare carbide in waterproof container and carbide waste container, if appropriate
• Extra batteries (fresh ones!), spare bulbs
• Small pocket knife
• Whistle
• Food in waterproof container
• Water bottle
• Compass
• Helmet: a caving/climbing helmet, safety or bike helmet (with light source attached).
• Three light sources per person are essential:
  • Electric light or torch (securely attached to helmet) OR carbide unit
  • Spare electric light source
  • Another spare light source such as a small Maglite around neck, or a spotting torch

Things to have after caving

• Complete change of dry clothing (almost always necessary)
• One or two large plastic bags to put your dirty gear in
• A towel (optional)
• Thermos with milo etc (optional)

General trip gear

• Sleeping bag (tent and ground sheet if camping)
• Personal toiletries/medications
• Maps (of region)
• Food for eating at camp
• Cutlery and utensils
• Camera and film
• Insect repellent
• Tramping gear where appropriate, e.g., Mt Arthur or Mt Owen trips