Canyoning (basic) equipment

 This list sums up what the basic equipment / material of an independent canyoneer (should) contain(s) into the canyon itself. This is what is sure to bring in the canyon! Everything you need as a starting canyoneer is offered in attractive packages.
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Canyoning equipment & material - in the canyon (new practitioners, personal equipment)

• Helmet (Climbing Techology (CT) - Petzl - Camp - Black Diamond)
  • [no kayak or rafthelm]
• Whistle (without metal, type "Korda's Silbato" or "CZ - Whistle simple")
• Canyon Harness
• Lanyards & Cowstails
  • Knotted rope for dynamic feature carabiners (*) and fixation
                                             or
  • Spelegyca lifeline C44 (Petzl) with carabiners (*) and fixation
                                             or
  • Dynadoubleclip (Beal) with carabiners (*) and fixation
• 5 pcs HMS carabiners (eg AustriAlpin Rondo HMS)
• 5 pcs carabiners without screw (type: Petzl Spirit carabiner)
  • preferably straight snapper
  • no "hook" to snapper nor closure
    • 2 for the lanyards (*)
    • 1 for the pedal / stair string
    • 2 extra (eg for heart knot)
• 2 Eights (not the smallest)
• 1 Ascender "Basic" (PETZL or CT or ...)
• 1 Chest ascender "Croll" (PETZL or CT or ...)
• 1 Webbing sling (120 cm double)
• 2 meters Prusik cord (6mm)
• 1 Pedal / footloop (also make 3-meter long 6mm rope or Footcord / Footape PETZL)
• 2 Petzl maillons GO 7mm
• 1 Canyon Set consisting of 2 screw carabiners wv least 1 HMS (here put together yourself)
• Knive without sharp tip, with serrated blade
• Webbing / ribbon 6m (to leave the canyon)
• Neoprene suit, at least 5mm
• Neoprene socks, at least 3 mm
• Neoprene gloves, at least 3 mm
• Shoes with high shaft
• Backpack is completely wet, water must be quickly run (AV, Rodcle, CS ...)
• Waterproof barrel (material and personal buoyancy backpack !!) with at least this:
  • Waterproof head lamp (emergency light)
  • Food (concentrate, dextrose)
  • Rescue blanket, candle, lighter/matches
  • PERSONAL MEDICATION
  • Spare lenses / glasses (if needed)
  • First Aid (see Rescue for different items)
• Drink: at least 1 liter p.p.
• Goggles

Canyoning equipment & material - in the canyon (new practitioners, collective material)​

• Topo + maps
• Ropes
• Emergency Ropes
• Webbing / ribbon
• GSM + contact numbers

NOTE: Everyone uses the same material as you want at the end of a canyon tour with the same material back home, you can mark it with heat shrink, paint or tape !!

For the more advanced techniques have obviously different and more material is needed. CanyonZone advise you gladly.