Sport Climbing Checklist

Our comprehensive checklist for sport climbing can keep you from forgetting anything important. Note: Not every climber will bring every item on this list.

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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

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