Basic Equipment Required For Caving

This list is by no means complete but should get the average person started. Exploring caves is a great activity and should be a memorable experience. Safety is of great concern. When going caving, be sure to let someone know where you are going and when they would expect you back. Give them numbers of agencies in the vicinity of where you will be so that they can get hold of people to locate you if you don't return on time. Always cave with at least three people. This will insure that someone can get help while another can stay with an injured person. Always carry 3 sources of light (the worst thing that can happen is to be without light).
So.. here is the list...
Helmet (with headlamp strapped or mounted to it)
Grubby clothes (old overalls or jeans)
Solid pair of boots
Gloves
Elbow and knee pads
Small pack containing the following:
Extra light sources
Water
Food (granola or power bars)
Knife
Map of cave (if applicable)
Spare batteries
Small first aid kit
Zip locks and foil (carry out waste)
Disposable camera
This equipment will not get you into vertical caving but will get you safely into and out of a horizontal cave.
Stay tuned - there will be more.....