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My Climbing Gear 🧗♀️
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items Climbing gear I use, trust, and recommend after 15+ years of climbing. From climbing shoes and chalk to ropes, training tools, and skin care, this is my collection of gear for gym sessions, outdoor projects, bouldering, and sport and trad climbing. I...
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🏔️ Trad & Outdoor Climbing Shoes
Gym & Performance Shoes
Outdoor Climbing Gear
Skin Solutions
Chalk
Training & Finger Strength
🏔️ Trad & Outdoor Climbing Shoes
My go-to climbing shoes for real rock, from crack climbing and multipitch routes to technical face climbs and long days outside. These are the shoes I look at for durability, comfort, edging, and the right fit for different styles of climbing. After ...
SCARPA Generator Mid Women's 🏔️🧗♀️ A trad and crack climbing shoe built for long days outside. The mid-height design gives extra ankle coverage for crack climbing, while the supportive platform and Vibram XS Edge rubber are designed for edging, te...
SCARPA Generator Mid | Women's Climbing Shoe for Trad & Cracks
A technical lace-up shoe that balances support, precision, and comfort for climbing both indoors and outside. The moderately downturned shape and Vibram XS Edge rubber make it a strong option for edging, technical face climbing, and longer days when ...
Vapor Women's
A comfortable, flat-lasted climbing shoe for long gym sessions, moderate routes, and full days outside. The relaxed profile helps reduce foot fatigue, while the Vibram XS Edge outsole provides reliable edging and traction when you still want some per...
SCARPA Helix Women's Climbing Shoes | All-Day Comfort
A classic choice for trad and crack climbing, especially when I want support and precision for long days outside. The flat, stiff profile is built for vertical edging, while the mid-height cuff protects the ankle during crack climbing and the padded ...
TC Pro
Gym & Performance Shoes
My pick when I want more sensitivity and flexibility. The softer feel makes it especially useful for smearing, toe hooks, heel hooks, and steep bouldering where I want to really feel my feet. Best for: bouldering • smearing • toe hooks • heel hooks •...
La Sportiva Skwama Climbing Shoe - Women's
A powerful, precise shoe that I'd look at for steep bouldering, small footholds, and hard projects. The stiffer feel makes it especially appealing when I want support and strong edging rather than maximum softness. Best for: steep climbing • edging •...
SCARPA Instinct VS Men's Climbing Shoes | Bi-Tension
My pick for powerful bouldering and competition-style movement. The aggressive shape and sensitive feel make it especially useful for steep terrain, toe hooks, and technical footwork. Best for: bouldering • steep terrain • toe hooks • hard projects M...
La Sportiva Solution Comp Climbing Shoe
A classic aggressive option for hard bouldering and steep climbing. I’d consider this when I want a precise, powerful shoe for small footholds, overhangs, and demanding projects. Best for: bouldering • overhangs • small footholds • hard projects My t...
La Sportiva Solution Climbing Shoe - Women's
Outdoor Climbing Gear
Gear I’d bring from the gym to the crag. Ropes and outdoor essentials for sport climbing, trad, multi-pitch, and full days outside.
A versatile single rope for sport climbing and outdoor crag days. The 10mm diameter makes it a nice all-around option, while the Dry Cover treatment helps with moisture, humidity, and dirt. The Unicore construction bonds the core and sheath together ...
Tiger Unicore Dry Cover Climbing Rope - 10mm - Beal
Petzl CONTACT 9.8 mm 🧗 A lightweight 9.8 mm single rope designed for gym and rock climbing. A great option to consider for climbers looking for a versatile rope that can transition between indoor sessions and outdoor climbing. Best for: gym climbing...
Ropes & Cords - Petzl USA
Mammut 9.0 Crag Sender Dry Rope 80m 🧗 A lightweight, performance-focused rope for sport climbing and longer routes. At 9.0 mm and 54 g/m, it’s designed for climbers who want to keep their pack lighter without giving up a versatile, triple-certified ...
9.0 Crag Sender Dry Rope 80m
Petzl CONTACT WALL Rope 9.8mm 🧗 A 9.8mm single rope designed specifically for indoor climbing. A great option for gym climbers looking for a durable, versatile rope for regular top-rope and lead climbing sessions. Best for: indoor climbing • gyms • ...
Petzl Contact Wall Rope - 9.8mm - Climb
A versatile locking carabiner designed for secure connections while climbing. The magnetic locking mechanism makes clipping and locking intuitive, while the large size offers plenty of room for handling ropes and gear. A useful option for climbers lo...
Rocklock Magnetron Carabiner
A versatile cord for technical climbing setups and rigging applications where the specific cord’s ratings and intended use are appropriate. It’s a useful addition to an outdoor kit for climbers who work with anchors and other systems, but the exact a...
Infinity Cord
A reliable sport climbing quickdraw for clipping bolts and building out your outdoor rack. The HotForge Hybrid pairs a solid-gate carabiner with a lightweight wire-gate carabiner, giving you a practical combination for everyday sport climbing. The 12...
Hotforge Hybrid Quickdraw 12 cm
A locking carabiner with a magnetic locking mechanism designed for convenient handling. I like the idea of climbing hardware that makes opening
Gridlock Triple Lock Carabiner
A lightweight, durable climbing helmet for outdoor days when rockfall protection matters. I’d consider this for sport climbing, trad, and multipitch adventures where a comfortable fit and reliable protection are essential. A solid piece of kit for bu...
Black Diamond Capitan E Helmet 🧗♀️
A dependable option for climbing-adjacent projects where a static rope is appropriate, such as rigging, hauling, or fixed-line applications within its rated use. Unlike a dynamic climbing rope, a static rope has minimal stretch, so it is not designed...
9.5 Static Rope
A versatile quickdraw pack for sport climbing days when you want reliable gear that’s easy to clip and clean to handle. The HotForge Hybrid combines a solid-gate carabiner with a wire-gate carabiner, giving you a practical setup for clipping bolts an...
Hotforge Hybrid Quickpack 12 cm
A classic piece of trad climbing gear and a staple for building a reliable rack. Black Diamond Camalots are designed for placing removable protection in cracks, making them a go-to for trad routes and multipitch adventures. I’d recommend these for cl...
C4 Camalot Set
A lightweight, minimalist accessory for climbers and outdoor enthusiasts who appreciate functional gear with a little extra style. The Black Diamond x norda collaboration brings together two outdoor brands in a compact design that’s easy to toss in y...
BD X norda Miniwire Carabiner
Skin Solutions
A climbing skin-care essential for taking care of hardworking hands between sessions. Climbing can leave your fingertips dry, rough, and worn down, so a dedicated repair cream is a great addition to your gym bag or outdoor kit. I love having skin-car...
Repair
Climbing skin care is part of my routine after 15+ years in the sport. Between indoor training, outdoor projects, and long days at the crag, my hands take a beating. Rhino Skin Solutions makes products specifically for climbers looking to care for th...
Rhino Skin Solutions Products | Climber Skincare
A climbing skin-care staple for climbers who train hard and want to keep their hands in good shape between sessions. Rhino Skin Solutions Performance is designed for climbers looking to manage skin moisture and maintain skin that can handle regular t...
Performance
A handy addition to a climber’s recovery routine, especially after long sessions, intense training days, or a weekend projecting outside. Rhino Skin Solutions Massage Cream is designed for massage and self-care, making it a useful option to keep in y...
Massage Cream
A useful addition to your climbing skin-care routine if sweaty hands are making it harder to feel confident on small holds. Rhino Dry Spray is designed to help manage moisture on climbers’ hands, making it an option to consider for gym sessions, trai...
Rhino Dry Spray
A handy addition to any climber’s skin-care kit for keeping hands clean before and after sessions. Rhino Cleanse Spray is designed specifically for climbers, making it a practical option to keep in your gym bag or outdoor pack. Between chalk, climbin...
Rhino Cleanse Spray
A targeted addition to your climbing skin-care kit for those frustrating fingertip splits that can interrupt training and outdoor projects. Rhino Split is designed for climbers dealing with split skin and looking for a product to support their skin-c...
Rhino Skin Solutions Split 🧗♀️
A climbing skin-care essential for keeping hands feeling moisturized between sessions. Chalk, frequent washing, and repeated friction against holds can leave fingertips feeling dry, so a dedicated moisturizer can be a useful part of your recovery rou...
Rhino Skin Solutions Hydrate 🧗♀️
A handy addition to a climber’s skin-care routine, especially when you're training regularly and putting your fingertips through a lot of friction. Rhino Tip Juice is designed specifically for climbing skin care, making it an option to explore when b...
Rhino Skin Solutions Tip Juice 🧗♀️
Chalk
One of my climbing-bag essentials for keeping my hands dry and maintaining grip through hard sessions. Friction Labs offers loose chalk in different formulas and textures, so you can find an option that works for your hands and climbing style. I like...
Friction Labs® Loose Chalk
One of the chalk options I’d look at when grip really matters. Friction Labs comes in different textures, from fine Unicorn Dust to chunky Gorilla Grip and super chunky Bam Bam, so you can choose based on how you like your chalk to feel. Best for: bo...
Magdust Chalk
Because climbing gear can be functional and fun. 8BPLUS chalk bags are known for their colorful, character-inspired designs that bring some personality to your setup without sacrificing practicality. I love gear that lets me show off my style at the ...
8bplus chalk bag
A chalk bag for climbers who want their gear to have a little personality. I love the colorful one-of-a-kind Del Día designs, and it still has the practical features I want for climbing, including a structured opening, soft fleece lining, adjustable ...
Halcon Chalk Bag - Del Día
A solid bouldering chalk bucket for gym sessions and outdoor projects. I like the wide, stable design, magnetic closure, and extra pockets for things like tape, keys, or my phone. The brush holders are also a nice touch when I’m working a project and...
Mondo Chalk Pot
One of my favorite types of climbing gear to personalize. This bucket is made for bouldering sessions, with plenty of room for chalk plus dedicated brush storage and pockets for small essentials. I especially like the customizable colors and recycled...
Climbing Chalk Bags & Chalk Buckets
A liquid chalk option I’d keep in my climbing bag for a cleaner, less dusty way to start a session. Use a small amount as a base layer before loose chalk, or on its own when you want less mess. It’s especially nice for gym sessions and days when I wa...
Secret Stuff® Liquid Chalk (Original)
Training & Finger Strength
Hangboards, resistance bands, massage/recovery tools, finger training equipment.
Tools I’d use for building climbing-specific strength at home or supplementing gym sessions. From hangboards and fingerboards to portable training tools, these are great options for climbers who want to work on grip and finger strength outside of cli...
Fingerboards, hangboards 💪 Training + Finger Strength
Metolius Simulator 3D Training Board 💪🧗♀️ A classic hangboard for climbers who want to work on finger and grip strength outside of regular climbing sessions. It has a variety of edges, pockets, and holds, making it a versatile option for different...
Metolius Simulator 3D Training Board - Climb
Lattice Mini Bar Hangboard 💪🧗♀️ A compact fingerboard designed for climbing-specific finger strength training. Its small size makes it a great option for a home setup when you want something simple that doesn’t take up much space. Best for: finger...
lattice mini bar hangboard