{"id":33974,"date":"2024-12-06T06:40:34","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T11:40:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/philarockgym.com\/?p=33974"},"modified":"2024-12-06T18:51:53","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T23:51:53","slug":"the-only-rock-climbers-gift-guide-you-need-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/philarockgym.com\/the-only-rock-climbers-gift-guide-you-need-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"The Only Rock Climber\u2019s Gift Guide You Need This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
Wondering what to gift the climber in your life? Whether you know more than you ever wanted to about where they climb and what they love about it or have resolutely tuned out of excessive climbing fandom, we have a few gift suggestions for climbers of all stripes. Hint: Find ALL of these gifts at your local PRG!<\/strong><\/p> \u00a0<\/p> This guide covers everything from the small-but-sweet to the keep-them-safe-at-great-heights, so scroll on for a list of gift ideas for any budget.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> If you are stumped or have questions about climbing gear, reach out to your local rock gym pro shop or outdoor store! The staff is always happy to help find the best fit for every climber!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Chalk Balls<\/strong>: Roughly the size of a fist, the humble chalk ball is packed with the same chalk formula used in loose chalk, but contained in a fine mesh outer layer to minimize spills. From the workhorse Metolius Chalk Sock<\/em><\/a> ($3.95) to the flashy FrictionLabs Magic Sphere<\/em><\/a> ($10), there\u2019s a ball for every climber.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t Want a fun spin on the chalk ball? Try the Midnight Lightning Chalktopus<\/em><\/a>! This little guy functions like a chalk ball but grabs more loose chalk with its many arms to give you more coverage when you reach for it.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Climbing Tape<\/strong>: So boring, but so necessary. Every climber needs a roll of climbing tape for blisters, tendon support, patching your puffy coat, etc. Metolius Climbing Tape<\/em><\/a> is part of the basic kit at $8.95, or you can go colorful with skinny tape for precision from Flashed<\/a> for under $4.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Chalk Brush<\/strong>: Picture a toothbrush, packed with boar\u2019s hair bristles and sturdy enough to clean chalk residue from plastic in the gym and real rock outdoors. Every climber needs one (at least), so you can\u2019t go wrong with a brush. For just $9.95, the Metolius Razorback Brush<\/em> <\/a>does a great job.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Lightweight Carabiner<\/strong>: For everything from keys to catching falls, the Miniwire<\/em> <\/a>carabiner from Black Diamond<\/em> does it all. And at just $6.95, it won\u2019t break the bank. Looking for a beefier carabiner? They come in a huge range of sizes and closures, so browse your local gear shop for the full array.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t All climbers need to take care of their skin, whether they have been climbing for a week or a decade.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t Joshua Tree<\/em> makes some of the best skin care products for climbers, from sun protection to after-sport lotion and salve for hardworking hands.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t Joshua Tree’s <\/em>Climber\u2019s Salve<\/em><\/a> (small or large) and Arnica Recovery Lotion<\/em> (3.3oz for TSA)<\/a> pack a serious amount of soothing into a small package.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Or check out the lineup from Rhino<\/em>, with everything from a skin file to Repair Lotion<\/em><\/a> (climbers swear by this stuff) to Split+<\/em><\/a> lotion for truly overworked skin.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Chalk Bucket<\/strong>: For the boulderer, a chalk bucket is the personal feature of their climbing kit. Unique and bright patterns make a chalk bucket from Organic<\/a> or Practical<\/a> easy to recognize in a crowded gym and feature helpful pockets for phones, earbuds, snacks, etc.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Chalk Bags<\/strong>: Smaller than buckets but just as useful, and every ropes climber needs one. Chalk bags are also perfect for boulderers looking for a smaller kit or planning to wear their bag while they boulder (most chalk bags come with a belt or can be purchased with a belt). The Black Diamond Mondito<\/em><\/a> is a Goldilocks bucket (not too big, not too small) that offers a brush holder and zipper pocket with a trimmed down profile, or you can grab its big brother, the Mondo Pot.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t Hangboards<\/strong>: Great for training at home or in the gym. If you’re training away from home, you need something small and portable. Rock Rings<\/a><\/em> from Metolius<\/em> come in wood or plastic, and can be mounted anywhere you can find a sturdy branch or beam. As an added bonus, the rotation of the rings is easier on joints than a traditional wall-mounted hangboard.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Rope Bag<\/strong>: All climbing gear lasts longer when you protect it. For the outdoor climber in your life, the Metolius Rope Master<\/a><\/em> rope bag is a great way to keep their rope clean and safe; an internal tarp keeps the rope off the ground during climbs, and the bag packs down small enough to get tucked away in a crag car or luggage. For the gym climber, a bag doesn\u2019t just preserve the gear: the gear is protected from the elements, and the rest of your belongings are protected from the smell of climbing shoes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t Climbers trust their gear with their lives, and all of the gifts in this category are manufactured to rigorous industry standards for safety. From the essential carabiner to a 70-meter rope, each piece of gear does an important job and keeps our sport as safe as possible.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t Locking Carabiner<\/strong>: An absolutely essential piece of gear for every rope climber, a locking carabiner has a mechanism to keep the gate closed. The Black Diamond Rocklock Screwgate<\/em><\/a> is a workhorse carabiner with a screwlock closure; simple, straightforward, and classic.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Slings and Personal Anchors<\/strong>: Made from a variety of textiles, these are the building blocks of anchors and the go-to for sport climbers. The Metolius Personal Anchor System (PAS)<\/em><\/a> is an easily adjustable option, while nylon and dynex runners from Black Diamond<\/em> offer varying lengths.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Quickdraws<\/strong>: Made of lightweight carabiners with reinforced nylon, these are the pieces of gear that keep your climber on the wall. Available as single units or as a set, quickdraws are a crucial piece of protection for all outdoor ropes climbers. Wondering about the different lengths and designs? Some quickdraws prioritize weight while others focus on ease of clipping; ask the staff at your local gym or outdoor store for the rundown!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\tStocking Stuffers $10 and Under<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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