I pretty much live for climbing and have now been on enough climbing trips to know what is necessary to bring! Below is a checklist of climbing related equipment and packables that you may want to consider for your next climbing trip 😊
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Bouldering equipment
Trad and sport must haves
For all climbing styles
Bouldering equipment
Bouldering trips don't require so much technical gear! You can usually get away with shoes, chalk and a pad… 💪
For safety when bouldering, there are many types and many brands but you'll want one or 2 (or 3,4,5…)
Bouldering Crash Pads
Better for bouldering, holds more chalk so you can chalk up between burns
Chalk Bucket
A smaller, lighter pad for sit starts, covering gaps between pads or even just chilling on between burns…
Sit start crash pad
Trad and sport must haves
A lot more is needed than for bouldering, especially for trad climbing! Higher stakes if you don't prepare yourself properly too.
Not necessary for bouldering of course but for any roped climbing, a harness is a must
Climbing Harnesses
The length you want will depend on where you're climbing- 80m will get you up almost any sport route!
Climbing Rope
You'll want to bring some form of belay device, whether that be an ATC or an assisted locking device like a Gri Gri
Climbing Belay Devices
This is personal choice of course but some prefer to be safe than sorry!
Climbing Helmets
How many you'll need will again, depend on the length of routes you want to climb! (And how well bolted they are…)
Quickdraws
These guys are helpful for self-rescue or for building anchors.
Slings and/or a Prusik
For trad climbing- ensure a full set, plus extra if needed for multi-pitch routes
Climbing Cams
For retrieving stuck gear whilst trad climbing
Nut Tools for Climbing
For keeping your rope somewhat clean, it'll last a lot longer this way!
Rope Bag or Tarp
For all climbing styles
No matter what type of trip you're going on, you'll find these things useful.
This seems pretty obvious but no matter how long you're going for- your'e going to want these!
Climbing Shoes
A boulder bucket for bouldering, or a bag with a strap for roped climbing!
Climbing Chalk Bags
There are many brands of chalk, many types…. crunchy? Soft? Liquid?
Climbing Chalk
No matter what type of climbing you're doing, you'll likely need some of this…
Climbing Tape
For navigating the areas you’re planning to climb 🗺️
Climbing Guidebooks or Topo
For comfortable hiking to the climbing areas, unless you're in Tonsai… then flipflops will do 😂
Approach Shoes
For staying hydrated on long days at the crag- don't underestimate how dehydrated you can get!
Water Bottles
Food is fuel! Don't rock up for a full day out with no food… trust me
