The Ultimate Gym Climber Starter Pack

So you’re committing to gym climbing and are officially over the stinky rental gear? You’re in the right place. We’ve identified some of our top, field-tested products for indoor climbing and training. If you’re on a tight budget, you can always buy one thing at a time while continuing to rent the rest of the gear you need. Dedicated boulderers: You can ignore the recs for harness, rope, and belay device.

In general, boulderers should expect to spend between $230 and $370 on their gym climbing gear list, while roped climbers can expect to drop between $600 and $750 (presuming you also plan to lead and therefore need a rope). If you’re getting into climbing with a friend, you could also share and split the cost of gear like a rope and belay device.

Other gear not included on this list that you might want to spring for down the line? Belay glasses for long sessions that leave your neck sore, dedicated climbing pants, a rope bag/tarp (or a budget laundry basket) to cart your rope around, and, if you’re so inclined, a mini tripod to film yourself on your project.

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