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Tackle-sac with flotation

A sturdy PVC tackle-sac with many drainage holes (or mesh sides) is essential. In general, standard caving tackle-sacs are not suitable. Without drainage holes bags will be excessively heavy and straps will break under the strain. Tackle-sacs should be big enough to accommodate rope and a flotation device, such as an empty bottle or waterproof drum, which should be secured to the bag by some means.

Waterproof drums and dry bags

These are needed to provide flotation to the tackle-sac and to store food, first aid kit (see below), dry clothes, headlamp and so forth. A separate key carrier (for car keys, mobile phone, money, etc) is useful just in case the drum leaks. Dry bags should not be relied upon for flotation – they usually deflate.

Emergency rigging equipment

Carry a length of cord for making anchors. A ‘lightweight’ bolting kit, such as those used for expedition caving, is useful for less popular or flood-prone canyons (most alpine canyons!).

Diving mask or goggles