So, you’ve got a friend, family-member, or significant other who likes to climb and you’re thinking you might get them a climbing-related gift. But you don’t know what to get! Don’t worry, we’re here to help!
Our list of recommendations might seem small, but this is because climbing gear can be quite personal and we wouldn’t want to recommend that you buy someone a piece of kit that they don’t like and will never use. The products we have set out below are almost universally appreciated by climbers of all disciplines.
BUNDLES
This year we have put together curated bundles; The Everyday Climber Package is a bundle of gear that caters to every climber. Each product is something that gets “used up” (yes, even the brushes - the bristles wear away from use) and so will need to be replaced at some point. You can buy this with confidence that the recipient will definitely get use out of it, no matter what kind of climbing they do. Click here for a list of all our bundles.
PORTABLE HANGBOARD
A hangboard is the key to unlocking that crazy finger strength every climber wants. Awesome Woodys is a Brisbane company that makes fantastic portable hangboards that can be hung up in a rental property, taken to the crag for warm ups, or taken on holiday to maintain fitness while away from climbing. Because they’re boards are portable (except for the Homeboy), there’s no need to worry about where they’re going to go!
BOOKS
Sometimes a climber really doesn’t need any new gear. If that’s the case, they’re probably pretty climbing obsessed, so maybe they’d like to read about climbing? We’ve got a great selection of guide books, books on training, biographies, and historical accounts.
ROPE
This is not for every climber, as with the increasing popularity of bouldering, many climbers never use a rope in their life! But if you know that you’re recipient is definitely interested in roped climbing, we recommend getting them a nice 9.8mm rope. This is the ideal all-round diameter that any climber can use, whether it becomes their main rope or is their workhorse rope. We recommend getting a 70m length as it will be more versatile, but a 60m length is fine as well. The Mammut We Care Classic is a great option, or if you are looking for something super-swish, you can’t go wrong with the Mammut 9.5 Crag Dry - featuring the dry coating for extra durability and striking colours, this is a rope that will get instant crag-cred to any climber who rocks up.
SKIN CARE
All climbers want to do is go climbing again and how fast the skin grows back is sometimes the determining factor as to whether they can get back out on rock again. Australian companies Hand Jam and Magic Bloc have created skin care options made in Australia for Australian conditions.
GIFT CARD
If none of the above ideas sound right for the person you’re buying for, then consider a gift card. A gift card lets them choose their own gear while still showing that you’re a fan of their climbing pursuits!
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