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Zion Canyoneering Equipment and Gear Suggestions"Canyoneering as a sport has grown in popularity from its initial onset many years ago altering the name to simply canyoneering now. Backpacks, Stuff Bags, Kegs of all sizes for different equipment needs are now available that not only are tough and abrasion resistant, but float and also instantly drain out water that fills a pack when swimming through pools of water ever so present in canyons. Bags are now designed to stuff ropes and other bulky material for canyons and some are with mesh to drain when lifted out of water and others are created to float. Dry bags have become colorful, light and sturdy while descending and ascending devices remain classic for the most part. Different companies alter footwear and clothes for canyons upon demand. Zion National Park has a wealth of slot canyons but technical expertise is needed therefore months at least of training is required prior to exploring any slot canyon that does require more than the Zion Narrows. The Zion Narrows is for adults in good hiking shape that can endure hours of hiking in water so most of the visitors are young, youthful, active and strong.
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