Equipment List for Cave, Mine, and Wreck Diving
Primary Gear:
Backmount or Sidemount Configuration (based on dive plan and restrictions) Doubles (Twinset) or CCR (Closed Circuit Rebreather) with appropriate bailout gas
Primary and Backup Regulators with long hose (for air-sharing scenarios)
BCD/Wing with Redundant Bladder (if required) for buoyancy control
Harness and Backplate (DIR or custom-fit for sidemount)
SPG (Submersible Pressure Gauge) or Digital Monitoring System
Exposure Protection:Drysuit with Undergarments (for cold water or prolonged dives)Wetsuit (5mm–7mm or custom thickness) for warm water diving
Dry Gloves/Wet Gloves (depending on conditions)
Hood and Thermal Socks (if needed for thermal protection)
Lighting System:
Primary Canister Light (long burn time and high lumen output)
Two Backup Lights (independent power sources)
Helmet with Mounted Light (optional but useful in mines and wrecks)
Gas and Redundancy:
Stage Cylinders and Deco Bottles (as needed for depth and decompression)
Oxygen or Nitrox for Accelerated Decompression
Gas Analyzers (O2 and He analyzers for Trimix diving)
Manifold Isolation Valve (for backmount divers)
Navigation and Safety:
Cave/Wreck Reel (Primary) and Safety Spools
Line Markers (Arrows, REMs and Cookies) for navigation
Compass and Depth Gauge (or Digital Equivalent)
Backup Bottom Timer/Dive ComputerPrimary Dive Computer (with Trimix/CCR Capabilities, if applicable)
Slate and Wetnotes (for dive plans and emergency procedures)
Redundant Cutting Tools (Shears, Line Cutter, Backup Knife)
Additional Considerations:DPV (Diver Propulsion Vehicle) for long-range penetration
Lift Bags or SMBs (for emergencies or lost-line scenarios)
Backup Mask (stored in a pocket)
Pocket Tools (Spare O-Rings, Allen Keys, Small Adjustable Wrench)
First Aid Kit and Oxygen Kit (on the surface, if possible)