kingfrankiv Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Ok so I was going to try and name all that stuff I was thinking about buying to start climbing but instead I should just ask you guys what I should get and go from there. I have taken some courses and summitted a couple peaks but always have either rented or borrowed gear. So hear is a list of the things I have and still need any input would be great thanks Things I have: Trango 2 MW tent NwAlpine Pants Base layer NF and pantagonia Jacket Sleeping bag Backpack Things I need 1. boots 200-350 max 2. crampons 3.ice axe 4. Helmet 5. harness If there is anything I am forgetting please let me know. Other than basic things like stove, socks, compass things along those lines. I backpack alot I just need to beef up some of my gear for some summit attempts thanks Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robpatterson5 Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 (edited) glacier rescue gear, ie: glacier/scrambling rope, carabiners, prussics, harness, slings, anchor stuff, ect. Rain coat; windshirt or softshell; helmet; headlamp (small/light i.e BD Spot); summer climbing boots, 12-point steel clip or semi-auto crampons and you should be good. Most brands these days are good, I like a light helmet like the Meteor 3, Saberteeth and the red Trangos are nice. Two luxuries that I REALLY like having are a pair of light collapsible 3-section trekking poles and a bothy (not bivy) bag. You can also add light canister stove and sub-1lb down hoody or 100g primaloft fill hoody to the list. This is great list: Edited April 6, 2011 by robpatterson5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genepires Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 you need to define "start climbing". define goals too. gear lists vary for activity and location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaleHoopes Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I agree with Gene... what KIND of climbing?!@?! I suggest: 1) Get a copy of Freedom of the Hills (descriptions on all types - gear lists and SKILLS you need) 2) Take a course, class, etc. OR start with a guided climb or guided climbs 3) RENT BEFORE YOU BUY 4) Realize that SKILLS are more important than GEAR SELECTION (yes, that from a gear hoarder like me...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfrankiv Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share Posted April 7, 2011 Yeah I have taken the 6day mountain climbing with alpine ascents. I am doing glacier climbing. Rainier, Adams, St Helens and mountain that do not have technical rock routes etc. Basic crampon type climbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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