Atlanta Outdoor Club

For years I climbed indoors at Atlanta Rocks and have wanted to climb outdoors too. A few weeks ago I was ropes certified for adventure races, etc. I went caving last year and enjoyed it a lot. When it was 90 degrees above ground, the cave was a cool 55ish!

Usually I have my REI dividend spent before it becomes available. I planned to get a kayak but now I'm going to hold off on that purchase.

Now I'd like to get some decent caving equipment using my dividend.

Suggestions?
Helmet
Ropes
ascension/des equip.
favorite belays/beaners
Lights
backup lights

Here's my list of equipment for horizontal caves:
http://www.atlantaoutdoorclub.com/events/checklists/caving.asp
I'll email Tony T and maybe he can add to this post about the vertical stuff, since he knows more than I do.

Tom
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