Rock Climbing Packing List
What you need to bring will vary depending on the type of trip, time of year, lodging situation, length, or other factors! You will be emailed a complete packing list specific to your trip prior to the event along with other trip information, but here are some example items of what to pack:
CLOTHING:
Being properly dressed is essential to enjoying your outdoor adventures. Layering will give you more versatility, depending on the weather and your activity level.
- Wool or Synthetic Shirts:Â No cotton! Cotton keeps you cold if you sweat and it takes a long time to dry out, while wicking fabrics help you regulate your core temperature and avoid overheating or chilling.
- Pants:Â Synthetic abrasion resistant pants are best for climbing. Lightweight and stretchy to allow you to move are the rock are ideal!
- Waterproof and Breathable Shell: Rain jacket with a hood should always be in your pack just in case.
- Insulating Jacket: A heavy fleece, down or synthetic puffy jacket to keep you warm in the shade at the crag or at night – especially for camping trips.
- Footwear: Climbing shoes if you have them, hiking shoes for the approach, flip flops for at the crag.
GEAR
If you do not have your own, you can request to borrow any necessary gear during registration.
- Personal Hydration System: water bottles or bladder with a hose in your backpack. Recommended to have at least 2 (1) Liter bottles.
- Backpack: large enough to hold all your gear without strapping extra gear to the side.  It’s nice to have a pack that has a hip belt to help support the weight. Recommended size is 25-35L pack.
- Climbing Helmet: required!
- Climbing Harness
- Climbing Shoes
- Chalk Bag (optional)
- Belay Device (optional)
- Two Locking Carabiners (optional)
- One long runner or sling (optional)
- Any adaptive equipment or systems you use for climbing. For example, Evolv Climbing shoe and TRS foot!
Additional Gear for CAMPING TRIPS:
- Camp chair for at crag or at camp
- Tent
- Sleeping Bag
- Sleeping Pad
- Pillow
- Gloves
- Warm Hat
- Bowl and utensils
- Headlamp
- Bug Spray
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS:
- Personal hygiene products, toiletries
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, lip balm and hat for sun protection
- Medications – please let us know if you have medications that require refrigeration
- Camera – light, point and shoot or phone recommended
- Phone chargers
- Athletic tape
- Travel Mug for hot beverages
- Snacks and Food: Typically, meals are provided, and we will have some snacks and bars available. Â However, you may want to consider bringing some snacks of your own, especially if you have dietary constraints.