Sport Climbing Checklist
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Climbing Gear Basics ( Hardware quantities depend on your route )
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Rope
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Belay/rappel device
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Locking carabiners
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Nonlocking carabiners
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Runners—singles and doubles
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Quickdraws
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Chalk and chalk bag
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Route description or guidebook
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Rope bag
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Daypack
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Personal Basics
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Helmet
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Harness
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Rock shoes
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Hand protection (belay/rappel gloves; tape)
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Sunglasses (with retention strap)
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Sunscreen
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Lip balm
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First-aid supplies
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Other Gear and Clothing
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Headlamp or flashlight
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Extra batteries
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Knife or multi-tool
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Multifunction watch
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Two-way radios
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Cell phone in protective bag
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Water bottles (filled)
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Duffel (catch-all for climbing gear)
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Lunch
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Energy bars, gels, chews, trail mix
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Energy beverages, powdered drink mixes
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Wicking T-shirt
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Shorts, pants, tights
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Skin-shielding items (hat and clothing)
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Insulation
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Rainwear
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Emergency reflective blanket
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Other Personal Items
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Insect repellent
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Toilet paper
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Sanitation trowel
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Hand sanitizer
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Camera
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Binoculars
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Signaling mirror
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Approach shoes
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Socks (synthetic or wool)
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Bandanna or buff
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Permits
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Bag for collecting trash
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Notepad
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Pen/pencil