What to Bring on a Caving Trip To Mt Silabur

So you want to go on one of our Silabur caving trips? Great! Here's what you need:

Equipment and Supplies

Two working flashlights or headlamps of your own (that is, two spares in addition to the light on your helmet.)
batteries for your main light and your backup lights, plus one set of spare batteries

At least one liter of water
snack food. Food that can be eaten without leaving crumbs around is preferable.

Trash bag or plastic bin to transport your muddy cave clothes home
a pocket knife (preferably lock-blade) if you have one, just because pocket knives are hard-core
two working flashlights or headlamps of your own.

Equipment and Supplies Provided by the Caving Club

caving helmet
electric headlamp
optional: carbide headlamp
conveniently shaped caving backpack
webbing in case we need it as a handline, or for emergencies
mylar emergency blanket;
for vertical trips: frog ascending system
Cave Clothing

long underwear, preferably polypropylene or something else that isn't cotton
shirt & pants, preferably wool or synthetic
wool or synthetic sweater
socks, preferably 1 pair of polypropylene or other synthetic fiber

caving shoes, preferably old hiking boots, preferably without hooks for the laces

gloves: optional. can get in the way but can keep your hands warm and cut-free
knee pads: optional, can get in the way but can make you more comfortable)

Non-Cave Clothing

towel
change of clothes for afterward
dry pair of shoes or sandals