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.
See our extensive assoriment.
You can buy everything for a beautiful canyon tour at CanyonZone! Here you will find everything you need to safely walk, jump, slide, swim and rappel through canyons.
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
- Knotted rope for dynamic feature 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.
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Canyoning Neoprene clothing
- Size charts by Brand
- Aventure Verticale (AV) size charts
- CE4Y neoprene size charts
- GUARA neoprene size charts
- Seland neoprene clothing size charts
- Newex neoprene size charts
- NRS neoprene size charts
- Vade Retro neoprene size charts
- Custom made neoprene wetsuit, required size data
- Canyoning Wetsuits
- Protective Canyoning Clothing
- Canyoning Neoprene Headgear
- Canyoning Drysuit / Undersuit
- Canyoning Neoprene shirts & shorts
- Canyoning Knee - elbow protectors / pads
- Canyoning Neoprene gloves
- Canyoning Neoprene socks
- Canyoning shoes
- Harnesses & Accessories
- Helmets outdoor sports
- Carabiners & maillons
- Descend devices
- Ascending / Rise along rope
- Pulleys
- Rope & webbing slings
- Anchoring & accessories
- Via Ferrata / Klettersteig sets
- Outdoor Gloves / (ice-)canyoning, caving, via ferrata
- Canyoning Back Packs, bags & duffels
- Drybags & Kegs, Boats
- Outdoor Knives & Scissors
- Safety in outdoor sports
- First Aid / Medical Articles
- Rescue in outdoor sports
- Camping, Bivouac & Backpacking
- Winter- / Ice Canyoning
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Canyoning Books & Topographic Maps
- Map Pouch
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Canyoning Guide Books
- Australia
- Austria
- France (including Corsica and La Reunion)
- Germany
- Greece (including Crete) / Balkans
- Israel
- Italy (including Sardinia)
- Jordan / Middle East
- Morocco
- New Zealand & Australia
- Portugal (including Madeira and Azores)
- Scandinavia
- Slovenia
- Spain (including Canary Islands and Majorca)
- United Kingdom (UK) / Scotland
- United States of America
- South America
- Switzerland
- Turkey
- Canyoning Techniques & Skills
- Canyoning Maps
- Outdoor Children's Books
- Outdoor DVDs
- Via Ferrata / Klettersteig books
- Repair & Maintenance
- Miscellaneous items outdoor sports
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- Especially for Ladies
- Especially for Children
- Especially for Instructors and Guides
- Especially for Outdoor Sports Companies
- Especially for Underwater / Cave diving / Diving
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- Caving equipments packages
- Caving Suits / Overalls
- Caving Under Suits
- Caving Boots / Wellies
- Caving Socks
- Caving Knee- and Elbow Pads
- Caving Gloves
- Headlamps & torches
- Caving Bags & BackPacks
- Tents and Bivi bags
- Caving & Potholing Books
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- Climbing related gear: on request
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