Getting Started Caving - Taking Your First Cave Trip

Part 3 of the 4-part series on getting started caving. This video covers the importance of finding an experienced trip leader, how to prepare for your first trip, what gear and clothing is needed, proper landowner relations, and how to visit caves with a priority on safety and conservation. For more detailed information on caving techniques, caving gear, and cave projects, visit my website at: https://www.derekbristol.com Caves are delicate and potentially dangerous places. For more information on wild caving, vertical caving techniques, and cave survey, visit the National Speleological Society website: https://caves.org To find a local grotto (caving club) visit: https://caves.org/committee/i-o/grottos/new_grotto_page-v2.shtml White Nose Syndrome (WNS) is a disease that is devastating to bats. To learn more about what you can do to help, along with information on how to properly decontaminate caving gear, visit: https://caves.org/WNS/index.shtml Cave Videography Gear I Use: (Note that these are affiliate links) Full-frame Low-Light Camera - https://amzn.to/2TkIUxT In-Cave Fast Prime Lens (a7iii) - https://amzn.to/2TnkB27 General Purpose Zoom Lens (a7iii) - https://amzn.to/2Trc2Uf Wide Angle Zoom Lens (a7iii) - https://amzn.to/2Duwuhl Gimbal - https://amzn.to/2TKccpT ND Filter - https://amzn.to/2PAvBuJ Soft-Case for Caving (a7iii) - https://amzn.to/2QanKDA Tripod - https://amzn.to/2PVGrvv Camera Bag - https://amzn.to/2RZekYT Helmet-Mounted Action Camera: https://amzn.to/2qTa0yT Drone - https://amzn.to/2PRs7nU APS-C Run and Gun Camera - https://amzn.to/2DKTMQU In-Cave Prime Lens (a6500) - https://amzn.to/2DuyLZK General Purpose Zoom Lens (a6500) - https://amzn.to/2Q5Mgpw Wide Angle Zoom Lens (a6500) - https://amzn.to/2Tnl98b Soft-Case for Caving (a6500) - https://amzn.to/2OPF6Be Hard-Case for Wet Caving (a6500) - https://amzn.to/2DxFOki