| This is a simple climbing setup that is appropriate for | | | | climbers prefer tight climbing shoes to increase |
| new climbers looking to do top rope (as opposed to | | | | friction. I'd recommend not having it too tight, so it |
| lead) climbing. | | | | doesn't hurt, but no extra space) |
| * 1 Belay Device ($15-25) (Used to control climbers | | | | * 1 Helmet ($55-80) (Using a specific climbing helmet |
| falls) | | | | is critical. These protect against vertical drops due to |
| * 1 Chalk ($1-4) (Keeps hands dry) | | | | rock fall. Make sure you select a helmet with |
| * 1 Chalk Bag ($12-20) (Holds chalk and makes chalk | | | | sufficient insulation for your weather) |
| easily available) | | | | * 2 Locking Carabiners ($6-10 each) |
| * 1 Harness ($40-80) (Attaches rope to the torso. | | | | * 2 Slings ($3-5 each) |
| Lots of different models are available depending on | | | | * 1 Climbing Rope ($110-200) |
| how much comfort vs weight you want. Most | | | | Climbers to lead on sport climbs will require |
| harnesses are called sport harnesses) | | | | quickdraws which are two carabiners connected with |
| * 1 Locking Pear-Shaped Carabiner ($12-18) (This | | | | a runner. Trad Climbers will require a trad rack which |
| allows you to attach the belay device to the harness | | | | includes cams, ball nutz, tricams, stoppers and hexes. |
| (as well as the rope). Pear shaped biners are larger | | | | This is used to create anchors so you can safely |
| than most allowing you to easily adjust the | | | | climb. Trad gear tends to cost much more than a |
| equipment) | | | | sport rack. Sport Racks range from $200 - 500. Trad |
| * 1 Pair of Rock Climbing Shoes ($70-130) (Most | | | | gear ranges from $600-2000. |