Canyoneering Gear

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copaslic4 dombocalr olooupast videleltr darvarcor Canyoneering involves the use of gear. Your gear needs will depend on what kind of canyoneering you are doing.

1 Breakdown of gear needed
2 Basic
3 Intermediate Follower
4 Intermediate Leader
5 Enthusiast
6 Saving money
7 Community Gear
8 References

[edit] Breakdown of gear needed

[edit] Basic

For following easy technical routes

Helmet
Harness
Rappel Device
Four Screw-Lock Carabiners
- Two Small HMS
- Two Utility
Four Over-the-shoulder Slings
Neoprene Socks or Wool Socks
Dry Bag or Dry Keg
Leather or Synthetic Leather rappelling Gloves
Some kind of Pack
Snacks
Possibles bag

[edit] Intermediate Follower

For following intermediate technical routes.
To the basic gear, add:

Gloves
Summer-weight wetsuit
A few more carabiners
A canyon-specific pack or modified regular pack
Dry Bag and Dry Kegs
Canyon-specific shoes
Basic First Aid Kit

Canyoneers at play. Look at all that nice gear!

[edit] Intermediate Leader

For leading intermediate technical routes.
To the intermediate follower gear, add:

Map, GPS etc to find the Canyon
Canyoneering Rope
Rope Bag
Pull Cord and Pull Cord Bag
40 feet of Webbing
Web-cutting Knife
Canyon Quickdraws
Lightweight Ascenders
More Over-the-Shoulder Slings
Skills and Judgment, enhanced by taking a course

[edit] Enthusiast

For advanced technical routes.
To the intermediate leader gear, add:

Dry Suit
Pothole Escape Kit:
Safety Tether
Skills and Judgment, enhanced by canyoneering with a variety of people.

[edit] Saving money

Gear is the most expensive aspect of canyoneering. There are ways to remain safe and save some money.

Making Your Own Gear is an excellent way to save money, and become more invested in the gear
Making your gear last prevents frequent replacement of basic gear