Gear Comparison
Shoes, chalk, pads, harnesses — reviewed for real climbers.
Products
Beginner Climbing Shoes
Neutral, comfortable velcro shoes that teach footwork — not toe pain.
Climbing Harness
Comfortable all-around harnesses with auto-locking buckles.
Climbing Chalk & Chalk Bag
Loose, block, or liquid — plus bags and buckets to hold it.
Climbing Brush
Clean holds, send harder — the cheap tool that helps.
BG Climbing Belay Glasses for Rock Climbing – Comfortable Prism
BG Climbing Belay Glasses for Rock Climbing – Comfortable Prism
Geisofu UV Nail Lamp with LED Lighting Fixtures
Geisofu UV Nail Lamp with LED Lighting Fixtures
Metolius Boar's Hair Brush
Metolius Boar's Hair Brush
RipFix Hand Repair Balm for Dry Cracked Hands
RipFix Hand Repair Balm for Dry Cracked Hands
Pvirbravoo Sapling Puller Tool
Pvirbravoo Sapling Puller Tool
Friction Labs Athletic Finger Tape
Friction Labs Athletic Finger Tape
Ocun Crack Gloves for Crack Climbing I Rock Climbing Gloves
Ocun Crack Gloves for Crack Climbing I Rock Climbing Gloves
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