| Climbing is a sport that is adventurous and exciting | | | | Climbing gear has to be carefully carried since it has |
| but also involves a certain level of risk. These risks | | | | to stay with you until you reach the top. You can clip |
| can be reduced if the right gear is used. | | | | some of the things to your harness, thus keeping the |
| Climbing gear is very unique, right from the kind of | | | | upper part of the body relatively lightweight. |
| shoes and gloves we wear. This equipment makes a | | | | However, you may not be able to carry too many |
| lot of difference, and this difference can mean life or | | | | things like this, and there is also the chance of losing |
| death. The level of safety thus depends directly on | | | | some things on the way. Most climbers use special |
| the equipment we use. | | | | backpacks that are designed to hold most of the |
| Previously, people just used regular tennis shoes, a | | | | essential things. |
| normal rope and a regular belt for climbing. But these | | | | There are many providers of climbing equipment. |
| days, there is fashionable gear that makes climbing | | | | Some of the most popular brands are: Black Diamond, |
| not only fun, but also safe. Regular climbing gear | | | | Volcom, Nixon, Oakley, Smith, Spy, The North Face, |
| includes: shoes/mountaineering boots, gloves, | | | | Nikita, Eagle Creek, Dakine, Mountain Hardwear and |
| harnesses, ropes, racks, belay devices, locking | | | | others. Climbing equipment has to be certified by the |
| carabiners, helmets, axes, headlamp, sunglasses, first | | | | International Federation of Mountaineering |
| aid kit, camming devices, sewn runners, climbing | | | | Associations (UIAA) and the European Committee |
| belays, climbing harnesses, climbing screws, pulleys, | | | | for Standardization (CEN). Before buying the |
| pitons, holds, books/maps, special pants, and even | | | | equipment, test for the right size, as comfort is very |
| underwear for rough weather. Other personal items | | | | important. There are many manufacturers of climbing |
| may comprise: food and water, sun block, extra | | | | gear today. Check for their products by testing them. |
| clothing, camera, tent, cookware, camp stove, | | | | Companies are making very durable, strong, yet |
| sleeping bag/pad, a knife, approach shoes and a chalk | | | | lightweight products for climbing. |
| bag. | | | | |