>>2805685When I started we didn't have amazon prime, so we were buying shit at the hardware store. Newbies have it easy these days with internet shopping. Get a cheap helmet, knee pads, headlamp, and extra light. You could try to find a caving club and go on a trip with them, but honestly I'd recommend just going with your buddies to start out. It's more fun that way. If you really like it, go find a club who can introduce you to better caves and more epic shit. The trick is finding caves. What state are you in anon?