Our comprehensive checklist can keep you from forgetting anything important. For multiday trips, add gear from our Backpacking or Camping lists.
Climbing Gear Basics
Hardware quantities depend on your route.
Personal Basics
- Helmet
- Harness
- Rock shoes
- Hand protection (belay/rappel gloves; tape)
- Sunglasses (with retention strap)
- Sunscreen
- Lip balm
- First-aid supplies (see our First-Aid Checklist)
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Gear and Clothing Options
- Map (with protective case)
- Compass
- GPS
- Headlamp or flashlight
- Extra batteries
- Knife or multi-tool
- Multifunction watch with altimeter
- Matches/lighter/fire starter in waterproof container
- Two-way radios
- Cell phone in protective bag
- Emergency reflective blanket
- Repair items
- Water bottles (filled)
- Water treatment method
- Lunch
- Energy bars, gels, chews, trail mix
- Energy beverages
- Powdered drink mixes
- Wicking T-shirt
- Shorts, pants, tights
- Skin-shielding items (hat and clothing)
- Rain jacket
- Rain pants or bibs
- Insulation (vest, jacket, pants, hat, gloves)
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Other Personal Items
- Insect repellent
- Toilet paper
- Sanitation trowel
- Hand sanitizer
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Signaling mirror
- Approach shoes or boots
- Socks (synthetic or wool)
- Bandana or Buff
- Permits
- Bag for collecting trash
- Notepad with pen/pencil
- Trip itinerary left with friend & under car seat
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