Caving Essentials Caving Essentials for SVC Ok, folks, here is the short list of caving essentials along with some lengthy description by me. First of all, you should know that the caves in MN are 47 degrees F year-round. Your clothes will get dirty. Don't wear your favorite sweater and your roommate's khakis, because they will not look pretty. I wear poly longjohns, a t-shirt, and coveralls.
Coveralls are best though.
Gloves Gloves are essential, since you will want to have your hands warm. I use leather work gloves or rubber-coated cotten gloves. This keeps my hands dry, although I like the leather better because they breath. Knitted gloves will get wet and cold. Boots I wear a nice pair of hiking boots, gore-tex lined.