Canyoning (also called canyoneering) is a very versatile outdoor sport which includes hiking, climbing, rapelling, swimming and jumps. It's a sport practiced throughout the world from North America to the Far East. Besides the physical aspects there is also the need to be able to navigate and solve routing problems as well as certain roping skills. Besides that, you will need some good quality canyoning gear.

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Canyoning gear ranges from standard climbing equipment to special equipment designed specifically for the canyon environment with emphasis on wet conditions.

The canyon is mostly a dynamic environment. One day a canyon can be well lit and easy to navigate through, the next day it can be dark with lots of water flow. Be prepared for the worst as situations can change on the spot. A canyon can often become a cramped space with very little means of escape.

Always be well prepared when venturing in to a canyon. This doesn't just include equipment and clothing but safety, emergency and navigational aspects as well. This also includes food and drinks. If you happen to be in a situation that depends on rescue from the outside, be prepared for a long wait that could take up to several days. You will have to be able to rely on your choice of canyoning gear.

This website covers most of the canyoning gear and clothing part including some of it's important maintenance.

The sole canyon environment makes for a bad case of abuse of your canyoning gear. Keep that in mind when you make your choice of canyoning gear. It has to be of superior quality as your life may depend on it.