Kit List for Rock Climbing
- Socks: a pair of synthetic or wool/synthetic blend.
- Thermal base layer top: made of polyester or wool, with no cotton.
- Fleece: one for the upper body, plus a spare or a synthetic insulating layer.
- Windshirt or lightweight softshell jacket: ideal for dry conditions.
- Climbing trousers: made of polycotton, polyester, or softshell, no jeans.
- Outer shell: a waterproof jacket and over trousers. Lightweight waterproofs are OK.
- Hat and gloves: a warm hat and two pairs of gloves are useful even in the summer.
- Shoes: approach trainers or boots.
- Climbing shoes: a pair of comfy rock shoes large enough so that you can wear them all day.
- Rucksack: a climbing pack of around 30 litres.
- Hydration bladder and/or water bottles: at least 2 litres. One bladder and one bottle are useful.
- Survival Bag.
- Whistle.
- Compass.
- Watch.
- Map: OS or BMC/Harveys. The map should be weatherproofed in a clear map case.
- Head torch.
- Sunglasses.
- Sun hat.
- Sun cream.
- Mobile phone in a waterproof case.
- Camera.
- Personal first aid kit: plasters, blister kit, personal medication, including an asthma inhaler if you have one.
- Loo roll and plastic zip bags.
- Helmet: lightweight plastic or foam climbing helmet.
- Harness: an adjustable comfy climbing harness.
- Belay device with a carabiner.
- Rack: a standard climbing rack should include a set of wall nuts sizes 1-11; a set of hexes sizes 1-4; a set of 6 cams sizes 0.3-2; 6 quick-draws; 4 alpine quick-draws x 60 cm; 2 slings x 120 cm, 1 sling x 240 cm; 4 screw gate carabiners.
- Prussik: two prussik loops made of 6mm cord, on a carabiner.
- Devices you would like to test: 2 oval screw gate carabiners; 2 HMS carabiners; grigri, t-block, jumar; micro traxion; silent partner; revo; shunt.
- Chalk bag with chalk.
- Nut key.
- Lunches and snacks: such as pack lunch, energy bars, dried fruit.
- We can provide ropes, rack, and other technical equipment. However, the kit list must be discussed in advance. Action photos are provided as well!
