Caving Gear List
Caves tend to have a constant temperature of around 55 degrees year round
so you want to make sure that you dress accordingly. Another consideration
is whether or not there is water in the cave, if it is a wet cave you'll
need to be prepared for colder conditions. Only wear clothes that you don't
mind getting dirty as caves are are filled with all kinds of mud and dust,
as a general rule if it's something you care about, don't wear it. Also
try to avoid wearing anything cotton (synthetics are best).
What you should bring -long pants and shirt (jeans are good, coveralls are best if you happen to have them around) -long underwear -wool socks -old pair of sneakers or boots -thin gloves (to protect the cave as well as your hands) -complete change of extra clothes -water and snacks for the day -you may also want a small backup flashlight What will be provided -headlamps -batteries (cost $3) -helmet Home Page || Office || Locker || Weekly Meetings || Posted Trips University of Massachusetts Outing Club - 2002 |