The personal equipment needed is simple however it must be taken and known how to use it. Gradually build up skills so that you become proficient and efficient at using it. The list below is for a day canyon trip which involves swimming as well as abseiling. Other canyons (such as Kowmung) may need extra gear such as an inner tube (R16 size) and overnight items. Refer to your leader for the items particular for the trip planned.

The gear must be light and comfortable so that you can swim and jump around slick wet rocks with efficiency. Sandshoes are the best footwear to cling to wet and slimy rocks. Jogging shoes are not as good, however they are acceptable until you can purchase some Dunlop Volleys sandshoes.

PACK Weight: for enjoyment and liveliness in difficult terrain, especially for overnight trips try to limit your pack weight to around 10kg. This includes all personal gear but neither water nor group gear. With experience it is realistic and feasible

Remember to maintain the cleanliness of the canyon, try to shit outside.

• day pack (over 30L)
• rain parka
• harness
• 3xgarbage bags (+ tie) or sufficient dry bags for you gear
• wet suit full length
• 3x screwgate carabiners
• long sling
• descending/belay device
• prussik loops
• helmet
• personal first aid kit
• thermals
• wool jumper or polartek fleese
• suncream
• hat
• sun glasses
• beanie
• headtorch
• water bottle
• sandshoes
• lunch and snacks

Participants are also expected to help carry the group gear such as the EPIRB, GPS, group first aid kit, map, compass, sling material and ropes.

All the rope related gear, such as harnesses, helmets, belay devices, carabinas, etc can be hired at the gear store. There are also some medium day packs designed specifically for canyoning. The club does not supply wetsuits, these can be hired from the Scuba shop in Lonsdale st Braddon for around $20. St Vinnies or Salvation army stores are also a good source of cheap and trashable wetsuits and woolen jumpers.