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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 )

Rope

Belay/rappel device

Locking carabiners

Nonlocking carabiners

Runners—singles and doubles

Quickdraws

Chalk and chalk bag

Route description or guidebook

Rope bag

Daypack

Personal Basics

Helmet

Harness

Rock shoes

 Hand protection (belay/rappel gloves; tape)

Sunglasses (with retention strap) 

Sunscreen 

Lip balm

First-aid supplies

Other Gear and Clothing 

Headlamp or flashlight

Extra batteries

Knife or multi-tool

Multifunction watch

Two-way radios

Cell phone in protective bag

Water bottles (filled)

Duffel (catch-all for climbing gear)

Lunch

Energy bars, gels, chews, trail mix

Energy beverages, powdered drink mixes

Wicking T-shirt

Shorts, pants, tights

Skin-shielding items (hat and clothing)

Insulation 

Rainwear

Emergency reflective blanket

Other Personal Items

Insect repellent

Toilet paper

Sanitation trowel

Hand sanitizer

Camera

Binoculars

Signaling mirror

Approach shoes

Socks (synthetic or wool)

Bandanna or buff

Permits

Bag for collecting trash 

Notepad

Pen/pencil

This creates a private checklist in your account.