Buying guide

Trad Starter Concepts

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A first trad rack is an investment, so every piece should earn its place. This collection lays out the foundation: comfortable crack climbing shoes, a full set of nuts and stoppers, cams that cover the most common sizes, slings for extending placements and building anchors, dependable locking carabiners, and a personal anchor system for cleaning routes safely. Crack Climbing Shoes. Nuts and Stoppers. Cam Sets. Climbing Slings. Locking Carabiners. Personal Anchor Systems.