Knee Pads
Protecting your knees and making crawling much much more comfortable.
What to look for
Comfort and fit.
Some people swear by different types of kneepads, and there are lots and lots and lots of options.
The Caving Crew tend to use
cheap, soft and hardshell kneepads that designed for DiY or sports like Roller Skating.
You're basically looking for:
a) does it fit
b) how easy or difficult is it to be come dislodged from the bit you're trying to protect (especially once wet and covered in mud)
Kneepads often something that wears out fastest - which is worth bearing in mind.
What to get first
Wellies.
Helmet + Light
Oversuit
Buying Guide
- Price (New): ££
- Price (Used): £
- Buy online? Yes.
Buying Second Hand
Yes!
Or if you already have some for gardening, DiY, Roller Skating etc - feel free to try them. Bear in mind you may well destroy them in time.
Where you can buy it
Many many places, depending on what you want. Specialist caving kneepads from caving retailers. DiY and Gardening Kneepads from online sale websites.
Q & A
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Given how much the cavers nearest you will express their thoughts about Knee Pads, it's surprising there isn't more written about it online