Caving
Here is a guide on the essential kit for every Caver.
If you're looking to put together your own SRT kit, here is a handy guide on what you'll need.
Edelrid Performance Static 9mm
The Edelrid Performance Static 9mm is a semi-static kernmantle rope that impresses with higher abrasion resistance, lower elongations and balanced handling.
Petzl Vertex Vent
The Petzl Vertex Vent has the same excellent features as the standard Vertex but with adjustable ventilation around the sides of the head.
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Abbey Silicone Grease
The Abbey Silicone Grease is a high-viscosity silicone lubricant that's perfect for reducing the friction between plastic to plastic, plastic to rubber, plastic to metal and rubber to metal moving parts.
Alp Design Bunny Chest Harness
The Alp Design Bunny Chest Harness is a figure of 8 chest-strap harness that's been designed for use during speleological activities. It is fully adjustable and features a handy side gear loop, a Velcro tab on the shoulder for fixing excess webbing and nylon webbing with a cam buckle, for connecting shoulder straps and a ventral rope clamp.
Alp Design Classic Bag
The Alp Design Classic Bag is a water and tear resistant tubular PVC bag that's been designed specifically for caving use. It features padded and adjustable shoulder straps, various handles for different carry options and a drawstring closure with cord. The handles are on the top, rear and base of the bag and have been attached with internal anti-tear reinforcement for added durability. This is a high quality bag that's perfect for cave exploration.
Petzl Explo
The Petzl Explo is a caving chest harness with an X-shaped construction that provides a good shoulder position, the chest strap then allows for precise adjustment of tension on the ventral ascender. The Explo shoulder straps allow the Croll ventral ascender to remain correctly positioned, in order to optimize efficiency and comfort during rope ascents when caving. Each strap is equipped with two HMPE gear loops and two slots for carrying equipment.
Up and Under Waterproof Battery Case
The Up and Under Waterproof Battery Case holds 2 x 18650 or 4 x CR123 sized batteries or combinations of the two.
Raumer Minox Hanger
The newest iteration of the Raumer Minox hanger is lighter, and has a larger hole for accommodating carabiners and attachments, all while maintaining the previous breaking strength. The polished finish allows for easy removal of mud and dirt (specific for caving), differentiating itself from matt grey hangers needed to mitigate visual pollution in outdoor areas.
Fenix Helmet Attachment
The Fenix Helmet attachment bracket is a simple and cost effective way of securing either your Fenix Headlamp to your new caving helmet. Fenix has designed the helmet bracket to feature a very easy to use system.
Fenix HP25R V2.0
The Fenix HP25R V2.0 Headlamp is the further upgraded version of the original HP25R and it really delivers on performance. It offers improved runtimes, with a huge 5000 mAh capacity from its rechargeable battery and a maximum output of 1600 lumens, plus a huge run time at lower brightness levels. Made from reliable aluminium alloy, the HP25R V2.0 is tough and durable without compromising on being lightweight and comfortable to wear. The lighting angle can be adjusted with the 60º tilt mechanism to direct the beam as required.
Warmbac SRT Riggers Bag
The Warmbac SRT Riggers Bag has beendesigned from the outset with quality in mind and under go rigorous testing in the field before production. Whether you are looking for a small personal bag or a rope bag large enough for the deepest Alpine cave Warmbac has a tackle bag for you.
Warmbac The Cavers Neo-Fleece
The Warmbac The Cavers Neo-Fleece is a unique design pionered by Warmbac. The Neo-fleece is a combination of Wetsuit and Fleece undersuit featuring 3mm double lined neoprene body with fleece arms and legs.
Warmbac The Speleo-Pro
The Warmbac The Speleo-Pro is an excellent wetsuit for very wet and cold cave conditions. Due to the heavy duty nature of these wetsuits they would also work in any wet cold environment where prolonged exposure is likely.
Warmbac Junior Cordura Oversuit
The Warmbac Junior Cordura Oversuit is the hard wearing work horse of the Warmbac range, it is trusted by cavers and potholers around the globe. It is made with 9oz/1000 denier super-strong Cordura for abrasion resistance and features a detachable hood, neoprene cuff and an adjustable collar.
Warmbac Oversuit Cuffs
The Warmbac Oversuit Cuffs are for use with oversuits which don’t have an integral neoprene cuff. They slide on over the outside of the suit, providing a reasonable seal against water and mud.
Warmbac Speleo III
The Warmbac Speleo III is suitable for occasionally very aqueous trips, and the more ‘athletic’ stream caves, particularly if swimming is expected and extra buoyancy is helpful.