Below is a list of items that are commonly included in cave packs, though few packs would contain everything listed.
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Heavy (contractor type) garbage bags (2)
Leatherman tool
Spare helmet mountable light
Spare batteries/bulbs
Wire ties (3-4)
Spare boot laces
High energy snack
Drink (water/Gatorade, etc.)
Travel John or pee bottle
Burrito kit: Toilet paper/Aluminum foil/Ziplock bag
First Aid/Rescue kit: Band-Aids, dressings, bandaging, Aspirin, exam gloves, space blanket, tape, scissors, water purification tablets, note paper, pencil, cave rescue phone number, 2 whistles, watch.
Compass
Flagging tape
Candle (#5 plumbers)
Waterproof matches
Sterno
Cyalume light stick
Spare Polypropylene underwear
Piece of closed cell foam or Ensolite padding
20' of 1" tubular webbing and a biner
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