Best climbing gear for beginners (2022): Belts, Belts, and Helmets
Climbing has never been was more popular. Whether you’re exploring nearby outdoor climbing spots on The Mountain Project or Googling local indoor climbing gym, you can have a climbing spot close to home no matter where you live. Most climbers are familiar with indoor climbing procedures, jargon, and safety gear. But you can start the outdoors if you run into the right climbers or sign up for a The course is accredited by the American Association of Mountaineering Instructors.
Whether you are indoors or outdoors, you will need some essential equipment. I’m keeping it simple (and affordable) in this guide, as it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the technical equipment jargon. You also won’t become a climbing lead until you have more experience, so I’ve omitted items like ropes and quick withdrawals, which your climber will have . You can wear any kind of flexible clothing (no jeans!), but I recommend switching to technical synthetic classes for outdoor climbing.
Update June 2022: We’ve added Camp Nano 22, Photon Lock, Metolius Refillable Chalk Sock and Black Diamond Creek 20 backpacks.
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