Gear GUide

Caving starts long before you get underground. From steep hikes to remote entrances, your gear has to handle it all.

This guide breaks down everything we use — boots, packs, harnesses, ropes — and why we trust it on real expeditions.

What We Carry Above & Below

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Explore gear

Two hikers with backpacks and gear stand in a picturesque mountainous landscape with trees and rocky terrain under a blue sky. Overlaid text reads 'THE APPROACH.'
Group of people camping in a forest setting with a campfire and tents, labeled 'Basecamp'.
Person standing in an illuminated underground cave with text 'THE UNDERGROUND' overlaid.
Person climbing inside a cave with "Vertical Equipment" text overlay.
Group of people camping inside a cave, with "CAVE CAMP" text overlay, surrounded by rocky walls and camping equipment.
Cave explorers conducting a survey in a rocky underground environment. Several people are wearing helmets and caving gear with a flashlight illuminating the cave walls. The word 'SURVEY' is overlaid in the center.

Keep in mind: this guide is just what works for me.

Everyone’s setup is different, and what fits my style might not be right for yours. But if this breakdown helps you dial in your kit or gives you a solid place to start, then it’s done its job. Cave responsibly.