Rock Climbing Gear For Safe And Secure Climbs
There is considerable dexterity required when undertaking rock climbing and more so in the case of climbing multiple rope lengths of vertical rock. Being exposed to the elements and the chance of being benighted on a ledge high above the ground is some of the associated risks attendant to rock climbing.
It is the golden rule of climbing to be always prepared and fully equipped at all times. This means having all the right rock climbing gear in your kit when embarking on a climb. It's often a toss-up between carrying light weight or taking as much rock climbing gear as warrants safety and convenience.
Of course the prevailiing and anticipated weather conditions will also determine some elements of your rock climbing gear kit.
Personal Items
Personal rock climbing gear will include rock shoes, helmet, climbing harness, chalk bag, approach shoes that have a clip as well as locking carabineer, sunglasses, headlamp, small first-aid kit, sunblock, safety carabineer and water and food as well as clothing consisting of synthetic thermal tops and a windbreaker.
Technical Gear
As far as technical gear goes, rope is probably top of the list and you may need a number of them depending on whether you are walking or rappelling and your rack size will depend on the length as well as grade of your chosen route.
Another important consideration that needs to be taken care of is how one will choose to carry your rock climbing gear. Whether it's a staged expedition or a big wall speed ascent, planning ahead is the name of the game.
Other items such as head lamps, approach shoes as well as cameras may be clipped to the harness and this would also result in less weight on the upper body which would be free for climbing but you may need to skimp on water bottles and clothing which are items that may easily be dropped or broken.
Some quality rock climbing gear essentials to check out include: The Viper Ice Tool The La Sportiva Trango S EVO GTX which is a lightweight mountaineering boot Beal Stiner, 9.4mm Climbing Rope Arcteryx Theta LT Men's Pant Marmot Work Glove Black Diamond Shadow Backpack The Jetboil Stove.
