Summary: “What gear do I need to get to start climbing?” This is a question I frequently am asked. The answer is not so simple, and usually follows with: “Where do you want to climb?” Depending if you want to boulder, top-rope at the gym, top-rope outside, or sport climb outside will dictate what gear you need to obtain. Below is an outline of gear needed for each type of climbing that I talk about in today’s podcast. Basic Gear For All Climbers: Climbing Shoes Chalk Bag/Chalk Bouldering: Basic Gear Bouldering Pad Top-rope in Gym: Basic Gear Harness Belay Device & Locking Belay (Pear) Carabiner Tope-rope Outside: Tope-rope in Gym gear Climbing Rope 75′ Static Rope 2 Double Shoulder Length Slings 2 Locking Oval Carabiners 2 Locking Offset-D Carabiners Sport Climb Outside: Top-rope in Gym gear 10 Quickdraws Climbing Rope Optional Gear: 2 Double Shoulder Length Slings 2 Locking Oval Carabiners 2 Locking Offset-D Carabiners Gear to Rappel What other gear do you consider essential? Let me know in the comments below!
