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Book a 1-on-1 call to talk climbing goals & gear! https://www.branthysell.com/consultations GYM CLIMBING 1. Shoes: - Tarantulace: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/vJetoKTNzz - Mythos: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/53XB8bEV75 - Scarpa Origin: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/BfncJohM4J 2. Harness: - BD Momentum: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/le2zKlMIxF - Mammut Ophir: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/QjM76F62Ib 3. Belay Device & Carabiner: - ATC: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/nJXBiLYmeS - Petzl Gri Gri: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/hsxsThaJeG - Petzl Reverso: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/jyztYeQJSH - Triact Carabiner: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/4UdOXIwGx6 4. Chalk Bags: - BD Mojo: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/x4tD2HSj1W -Static Chalk bag - https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/aLoZKOaP41 5. Chalk: Frank Endo: https://www.thebackcountry.com/frand-endo-chalk-2oz-block-pack-of-8-1-lb.html?srsltid=AfmBOooLSkpZwFjrJjXQJlSQ48iRtAy_Zxi9wocwn8E-Jwer7SjuQDjf Nice to have: Gym climbing rope - https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/nyesTssfYX SPORT CLIMBING 1. Shoes: - Katanas: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/wwDalbhDMP - Skwamas: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/OH6yHTHhyp - TC Pros: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/2LR1SnuD3W 2. Harness: - BD Momentum: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/le2zKlMIxF - Mammut Ophir: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/QjM76F62Ib 3. Rope: TC Ecodry: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/JjWf1TZFAv Crag Classic 9.5: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/P2ahfUGbm6 4. QuickDraws: Petzl Djinn - https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/Yxdhac7IWy BD Hotforge Hybrid: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/Sp8pXrwGRi 5. PAS - Petzl Dual Connect Adjust: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/7XibS6Wwyj Petzl Dual Evolve Adjust: https://backcountry.tnu8.net/KBBng9 BD Nylon Daisy Chain: https://backcountry.tnu8.net/jRRoVP Nice to have: - Crag pack - BD Crag 40: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/qrPtatipH4 - Anchor: - Metolius Bravo Lock Carabiner: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/cFsKMM4bQW - Helmet: - BD Vapor: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/KbopgHzzDz - BD Vision helmet: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/L8KvaKMzWc - Petzl Boreo helmet: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/Sssl12v5C4 - Metolius Speedster rope bag: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/ICGWnvKLrC - Belay glasses - BG Climbing TRAD CLIMBING - SINGLE PITCH 1. 2-4 Alpine Draws: 1. Mammut Shoulder Slings: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/fVGC8ub7f6 2. Camp nano 22: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/I3W8iF8M4D 2. Cams - Single rack sets - BD C4s: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/qXNLJj8XFm - Wild Country Friends: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/v8O8TCyKUG - Metolius Mastercams: https://backcountry.tnu8.net/xJnDWx - Totems: https://backcountry.tnu8.net/2RKzGQ 3. Nuts - 1. Offset nuts: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/6P2WX3IgqU 2. Even sided nuts: No recommendation here. I have not found them useful. 4. Metolius Nut tool: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/qdkrlmIecl 5. Helmet: linked above Nice to Have: - Carabiners for cams: - Camp Nano 22s: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/I3W8iF8M4D - Black Diamond Litewire: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/ezlfNbFxPj - Metolius Cam lube: https://backcountry.tnu8.net/JkqabR - Helmet - - Anchor - 7mm chord, 20ft long or a quad length sling. 2 Lockers. It will help extend the life of your rope from running over edges, so probably worth it. Multi Pitch 1. 6-10 Alpine Draws : 1. Mammut Shoulder Slings: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/fVGC8ub7f6 2. Camp nano 22: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/I3W8iF8M4D 2. Rechargeable Headlamp!! 1. BD Spot: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/YjlgS1BEmV 2. Fenix HL12R: variant=43580049326134 4. Rack extras- Double rack - at least as a team. - Single set of totems if you have the money. 5. Small pack - Patagonia 16L works perfect for me. I have had it for 8 years. You want something under 20L. They discontinued it. Here is a decent alternative: 1. Backup Belay device: - ATC: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/nJXBiLYmeS - Prusik: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/BbAChhWnZ8 - 8. True PAS - quick adjusts. This is when you really NEED a personal anchor system. Nice to have: - Coros Watch: Get a free Band with Purchase! https://corosus.avln.me/c/wUgxgIPkhMUn - Rope- Beal Joker 9.1mm. https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/MO7tKnTwbD - Piranha Pocket knife: https://backcountry.tnu8.net/1GbY4D - TC Pros or other comfy shoes: https://backcountry.tnu8.net/enR091 - Sun shirt - Mountain hardware crater lake: https://backcountry.tnu8.net/qWgK7b - Approach shoes - La Sportiva TX Guide: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/sDjfBHmMI3 - Houdini: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/FLgBv157py - Micro Traction: https://app.rockporch.com/prdlink/viiziR3Wio - Misty Mountain Sonic Harness: https://backcountry.tnu8.net/NGNqkK