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