| Climbing is and exciting and exhilarating sport. While | | | | They should be lightweight and made out of material |
| knowing your equipment inside and out is extremely | | | | that will deflect UV rays to prevent sunburn. In |
| important, knowing what clothes to wear is almost | | | | extreme cold it's important to have pants that are |
| as equally important. The type of clothes you'll need | | | | well insulated and waterproof (but still lightweight). |
| depends on the type of climb you'll be doing and the | | | | If you're climbing in a warm weather area, consider |
| climate of your location. | | | | wearing a vest. These are popular with climbers as |
| Base layer pants or briefs and undershirts proved | | | | they keep any chill off your torso and allow free |
| thermal protection for cold climbs and allow for easy | | | | movement of your arms. They also have pockets |
| movement. It's important to have your first layer of | | | | for stowing equipment and snacks. |
| clothing close to the skin to allow perspiration to | | | | Jackets are an important piece of clothing especially |
| evaporate and keep air circulating. | | | | in cool to extreme cold climbing locations. Light |
| Choosing the right shirt for your climb is also | | | | windbreakers are perfect for cool weather; they |
| important. It's essential to keep your wrists, elbows | | | | keep the chill off and provide protection from |
| and shoulders free to do critical work with your | | | | sunburn. Extreme cold weather jackets should be |
| equipment and only in extreme cold weather is | | | | lightweight yet insulated and allow for easy |
| warming the arms important. You'll need a shirt that | | | | movement. Remember that a warm weather location |
| allows for room in the shoulders so your upper body | | | | can turn cold after the sun goes down. |
| movement is not hindered. | | | | Helmets are more of a piece of gear than a piece of |
| The type of pants or shorts you wear is more of a | | | | clothing but they are many times neglected by |
| matter of preference and depends on the climate. | | | | climbers. They will save you from major injury if you |
| Most climbers prefer to wear to shorts on less | | | | fall a short distance or there are rock slides from |
| challenging climbs in warm locations. Shorts should | | | | above. A helmet also provides sun protection for |
| stretch without clinging to your body and should be | | | | your head. |
| durable so they can stand up to grazes with the | | | | Clothing can be as important as the equipment you |
| terrain. | | | | bring on your climb. Plan wisely and take all climate |
| Pants are used in colder locations and need to be | | | | factors into consideration whether you are going to |
| stretchy and durable as well, especially in the knees. | | | | Madrid or Alicante. |