BackPack List

Step by step instructions to USE THIS PACKING LIST 

Knapsacks AND BAGS 

Knapsack 

Reason: Carry All The Gear You Need For A Day At The Crag 

Fundamental ITEM?: Yes 

Search FOR: Good Durability, Capacity To Carry Your Gear, Comfort 

ROPE BAG 

Reason: Protect Your Climbing Rope From Dirt And Debris 

Fundamental ITEM?: Highly Recommended 

Search FOR: Tarp Within Bag, Easy Closure And Durable Buckles 

CLIMBING GEAR 

ROPE 

Reason: Protection When Lead Or Top-Rope Climbing 

Fundamental ITEM?: Yes 

Search FOR: Appropriate Length And Diameter, Dry-Treatment If Desired 

CLIMBING SHOES 

Reason: Sticking To Tiny Footholds And Generating Power Through Your Feet 

Fundamental ITEM?: Yes 

Search FOR: The Best Fit For Your Foot, The Right Downturn For Your Style 

Bridle 

Reason: Safety For Climbing And Belaying, Attachment Points For Rope And Belay Device, Loops To Carry Your Gear 

Fundamental ITEM?: Yes 

Search FOR: The Best Fit For Your Body, Padding, Good Gear Loops 

BELAY DEVICE 

Reason: Belaying And Lowering A Climber 

Fundamental ITEM?: Yes 

Search FOR: Ease Of Use, Brake Assist, Function As A Rappel Device 

QUICKDRAWS 

Reason: Connect Your Climbing Rope To Bolts On The Wall To Protect The Climber In A Fall 

Fundamental ITEM?: Yes 

Search FOR: Sturdy Dogbone, Solid Gate Carabiners 

Cap 

Reason: Protecting Your Head When Falling And From Rock Fall 

Fundamental ITEM?: Highly Recommended 

Search FOR: Comfort, Adjustability And Ventilation 

CHALK BAG 

Reason: Containing The Chalk You Need While Climbing 

Fundamental ITEM?: Yes 

Search FOR: Opening That Fits Your Hand, Smooth Drawstring, Personal Style 

CHALK 

Reason: Keeping Your Hands Dry On The Rock And Improving Friction 

Fundamental ITEM?: Yes 

Search FOR: Pure Magnesium Carbonate, Low Impurities 

RAPPEL DEVICE 

Reason: Returning To The Ground If There Are No Chains Or Drop In Anchors 

Fundamental ITEM?: Depends On Anchors At The Crag 

Search FOR: Lightweight, Easy To Use, Ability To Be In Guide-Mode 

Individual ANCHOR SYSTEM 

Reason: self mooring (in the event that you fall you will be protected ) 

Fundamental thing? : Yes