What do you need for Climbing?
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- Boots / climbing shoes
Boots or other sturdy footwear with good grips may be worn, especially climbing shoes. [Wikipedia]
- Cams
Spring-loaded camming devices for protection in parallel cracks.
- Chalk
Chalk keeps your hands dry for a better grip.
- Chalk bag
A bag on your harness keeps the chalk within reach.
- Climbing guidebook
A guidebook for the crag with routes, grades and access.
- Climbing harness
A climbing harness is often used around the waist to secure the descender. A comfortable climbing harness is important for descents that may take many hours.[Wikipedia]
- Climbing pack
A robust backpack for rope and climbing gear.
- Descender
A descender or rappel device is a friction device or friction hitch that allows rope to be payed out in a controlled fashion, under load, with a minimal effort by the person…
- Drinking Bottles
Refillable bottles for water on the go. Bring enough for everyone on longer tours.
- Energy food
Nuts, bars or dried fruit for quick energy on the way.
- Gear sling
A sling over the shoulder to carry your climbing gear sorted.
- Headlamp
Keeps your hands free in the tent, on the trail and at the campsite. Take spare batteries.
- Helmets
Helmets may be worn to protect the head from bumps and falling rocks. A light source may be mounted on the helmet in order to keep the hands free in unlit areas. [Wikipedia]
- Hexes
Hexagonal chocks as protection in wider cracks.
- Ice axe
For glaciers and steep snow. Only take it if you know how to use it.
- Insect Protection
Spray or lotion against mosquitoes and ticks for days outdoors; treated clothing helps on long tours.
- Nonlocking carabiners
Snapgate carabiners for gear and slings. For belaying you need locking ones.
- Nut tool
A tool for removing nuts and cams stuck in cracks.
- Nuts
Nuts for placing your own protection in cracks.
- Prusik / Klemheist knot
A prusik, Klemheist knot, or autoblock knot may be used as safety back-up, commonly referred to as an 'autoblock,' and is used as a back-up in the case of the abseiler losing…
- Quickdraws
Quickdraws for clipping the rope into bolts. Count them for your longest route.
- Ropes
Ropes: Climbers often simply use their climbing ropes for abseiling. For many other applications, low-stretch rope (typically ~2% stretch when under the load of a typical…
- Runners
Slings for extending protection and building anchors.
- Summit pack
A small, light backpack for the summit day while the rest stays at camp.