| Climbing Basics |
Climbing harness |
Adjustable, padded; Black Diamond Momentum, Petzl Corax |
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Climbing helmet |
Essential for falling debris; Petzl Boreo, Black Diamond Half Dome |
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Climbing shoes |
Snug fit, sticky rubber; La Sportiva, Scarpa, Five Ten |
| Hardware |
Belay device |
ATC or assisted braking; e.g. GriGri |
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Locking carabiners |
Minimum 2–3; auto-lock preferred |
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Non-locking carabiners |
For quickdraws or gear |
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Climbing rope |
Dynamic rope, 9.5–10.2mm |
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Static rope |
Used for rappelling, hauling, rescue |
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Rappel device |
ATC, figure 8, or GriGri (dual use) |
| Protection |
Quickdraws |
For sport climbing; 10–12 per route |
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Trad gear (cams, nuts) |
Only for trad; Camalots, DMM Wallnuts |
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Slings & runners |
For anchors or extending gear |
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Cordelettes |
Anchor building or rescue |
| Safety |
Chalk bag + chalk |
Improves grip |
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Climbing gloves |
Especially for belaying or rappelling |
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Personal anchor system |
For cleaning anchors and rappels |
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Climbing pack |
25–35L daypack to carry gear |
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First-aid kit |
Compact, climb-specific if possible |
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Headlamp |
For early starts or emergencies |