Guides & Checklists

From a first pair of gym shoes to a full trad rack and crag setup. Each one curates the best picks across our guides for a specific situation.

First Gym Kit

Everything you need for your first months of indoor climbing: shoes, harness, belay gear, and chalk, chosen for comfort and beginner-friendly value.

The core rack for your first bolted routes outside: sport shoes, helmet, quickdraws, a dependable rope, belay device, and a bag to keep it clean.

A complete setup for new boulderers: downturned shoes, a crash pad you can trust, chalk, a bucket for the crew, brushes, and tape for rough days.

Build a serious training space at home: hangboards, campus boards, pull-up bars, holds for your wall, and tools for grip and forearm strength.

Comfort gear that makes long days at the crag better: approach shoes, a smart pack, a camp chair, hydration, a headlamp, and sun-ready shirts.

Gifts climbers actually want: clever accessories, training books, hand repair balms, belay glasses, liquid chalk, and a harness upgrade for her.

Get young climbers set up safely and happily: kids' shoes that fit growing feet, secure harnesses, a proper helmet, chalk, and a bag to carry it.

Keep your hands in the game: skin care files and washes, finger tape, repair balms, salves, resistance bands, and antagonist tools for recovery.

Build your first trad rack the smart way: crack shoes, nuts and stoppers, a starter cam set, slings, locking carabiners, and a personal anchor.

Ready to take your gym skills outside? Upgrade to outdoor-worthy shoes, a helmet, quickdraws, a real rope, plus bags and protectors to keep it safe.

A stripped-down bouldering setup that fits in one pad: shoes, liquid chalk, a brush, tough pants, and a portable hangboard for roadside warm-ups.

Gear for long routes and big objectives: big wall harnesses, static ropes, rappel devices, headlamps, load-hauling packs, and via ferrata sets.