Caving is a fun, is not it? You are in a new environment of the earth and try to investigate inside it. There is unique structure of the earth inside it and feeling it after going into it is an overwhelming feel. How to prepare for a Caving trip? John Papoulis, an expert of caving advices as follow.
Research as much as you can about the cave you are planning to go into, it will make your trip easy and you can have complete fun with the trip. Here are few basic questions which you must get answer for so because these are very indispensable things you must know for your trip.
Temperature inside the cave:
While caving you must know the temperature inside the cave because most of the caves have below five degree Celsius temperature which can cause hypothermia if you don't follow security essentials for it.
You must know the condition of the cave before entering into it, some caves are dilapidated and you can go in a danger zone while entering into a timeworn den.
Most of the caverns are dwelling place of lots of different animals, insects, worms etc, know what animals are living there such as Bat, Scorpion, and other mammals' or birds etc. Knowing about them will allow you to protect from them.
Snakes are commonly found in the dens some are very dangerous and poisonous. Research little bit about the area where the grotto is located and then the type of snakes found there so that you will have an idea which kind of snakes you will meet with in the cavern.
Now you must know about some of the Caving Equipment for your security when going for a trip, some of the things are most essential for trip. These supplies will make the trip easy, calm and you can enjoy the beauty of inside the earth.
Keep good amount of water, because when you go for caving you will have to sweat and to prevent yourself from dehydration you need to have ample amount of water. Keeping dry food is good option because the temperature is very low, long lasting batteries will help you to have light in dark.
First aid kit is most compulsory, items for start fire which will keep you warm and provide light, cell phone to contact in emergency, rope for climbing, and an item for signalling for example whistle. Also need to keep items to keep your way back, example flags, strings etc it will prevent you from being lost.
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