Aquatic Canyoning Wetsuits & Accessories

There are a few tricks to staying warm in wet canyons, wearing... 

Shoes & Boots: Canyoning

Climbing approach shoes are designed to provide grip and stability while traversing... 

Carabiners: Why HMS Carabiners?

You will need carabiners designed to securely attach the harness to a... 

Harnesses: Canyoning Specific Harnesses

Here are the harnesses we recommend.  You can start with a climbing... 

Rappel Devices we recommend

Sqwurel, Canyoneering USA   CRTR, Canyoneering USA   Hoodoo, OnRopecanyoneering     

Helmets: Specifications are Important

You will need a helmet designed to provide protection against falling debris... 

Ropes & Rope Bags

The Sterling C IV is a good beginner canyoning rope with a... 

Anchors, Webbing, Rapides, Figure 8 Device, Slings & Canyoning Ropes

1-inch Tubular Webbing Rapides 8mm Figure 8 Device Slings Sterling C IV... 

Books to Read & Guide Books: Charleen's favorites

Here are a list of books we found helpful in our journey... 

First Aid Kit and what you need to Add

We recommend a complete 440 piece first aid kit with the following... 

Clothing Recommendations

Clothing: Avoid cotton. Look for quick-drying and sweat-wicking synthetics such as polyester,... 

Rope Grabs: Mechanical & Non-Mechanical

The most commonly used rope grabs in canyoning are the VT, Petzl... 

Back Packs

Accessories: Essential and Optional

Depending on the canyoning environment there are accessories that are essential and... 

Back Packs