Climbing equipment – Going on vacation and climbing is on the list?
But what should you pack?
No problem, here’s a list of 10 things you should definitely take with you for climbing.
Tip: If you’re traveling with a roof tent, you’ll often even have space in the trunk for everything you need, from climbing shoes to an ice axe.
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What do you need for what?
Packing list & explanation
Your equipment should include a climbing harness, a chalk bag with magnesia to keep your hands dry and prevent them from slipping due to sweat, and climbing shoes.
When climbing on rock faces, you should ideally also take a helmet with you.
This prevents injuries from loose, falling rocks, which are not uncommon on rock faces.
You will also need climbing ropes, carabiners and, if necessary, quickdraws to secure your rope to the wall.
When ice climbing on frozen walls, you should use ice axes and serrated crampons for your shoes.
To make sure you don’t forget anything, you can find a packing list here.
Tip: If you print out the list, you can tick the boxes.
This way you can always see what you have already packed.
Part of the equipment | Wrapped up? |
| Chalkbag with magnesia | ▢ |
| Ice axe (ice climbing) | ▢ |
| Express | ▢ |
| Helmet | ▢ |
| Snap hook | ▢ |
| Climbing harness | ▢ |
| Climbing backpack | ▢ |
| Climbing shoes | ▢ |
| Climbing ropes | ▢ |
| Crampons (ice climbing) | ▢ |
ATTENTION: Check material regularly!
Safe technique on the rock face: climbing
Once you have packed your bags and climbing rucksack, you should think about how you are going to get up the mountain.
First of all, you need the right technique.
Whether you have previous experience or are a complete beginner, you will find tips here to help you make your first moves on the rock face safely.
