Buying Gifts For Climbers
Hunting around for good gifts for climbers can be a daunting task, especially if you’re not a rock climber yourself. Like a lot of sports, there are different disciplines, conflicting opinions, and personal preferences to take into account. That’s why we’ve put together our climbing gift-buying guide
Climbing Essentials
With such a huge variety of climbing equipment, and differing gear designed for various climbing niches, picking something that all climbers use is a safe bet if you’re unsure. Sustainable chalk, brushes or skin repair balm are firm favourites with climbers and make the perfect stocking filler, or keep it simple with a gift bundle that ticks all the boxes. Check out the collection below for all the climbing essentials.
Beeswax Skin Repair Balm
Beeswax Skin Repair Balm
Psych Powder - Sustainable Loose Chalk
Psych Powder - Sustainable Loose Chalk
Liquid Climbing Chalk
Liquid Climbing Chalk
Racerback Vest - Purple/Blue
Racerback Vest - Purple/Blue
Racerback Vest - Black/Pink
Racerback Vest - Black/Pink
Grey Psychi Krab Tee
Grey Psychi Krab Tee
Blue Psychi Skyline Tee
Blue Psychi Skyline Tee
Blue Psychi Krab Tee
Blue Psychi Krab Tee
Narrowing it down
First, find out if the person you have in mind is a boulderer or climbs on a rope, as both disciplines need different kit. A rope climber won’t use a chalk bucket intended for bouldering, for example, they’d use a chalk bag with a waist strap instead.
We don't recommend buying safety equipment like helmets and harnesses, as they must fit correctly for safety. So unless you’re 100% sure of their size, it's best to avoid these.
Once you’ve found their favourite type of climbing, you can narrow down your choice of gift. We’ve created some tailored collections below that’ll help you choose the perfect gift and give you some ideas for climbing stocking fillers!
Indoor Bouldering Gift Tips
If you know the climber you're buying for prefers bouldering at an indoor climbing centre, then the collection below is for them! Indoor boulderers use chalk buckets rather than waist strap bags, as they aren't climbing high enough to take their climbing chalk with them. Funky and functional buckets, climbing brushes and chalk make great gifts for boulderers. Check out our RagBag chalk buckets in the collection below for a great sustainable gift that stands out!
Psych Powder - Sustainable Loose Chalk
Psych Powder - Sustainable Loose Chalk
Abyss Bouldering Bucket Bundle
Abyss Bouldering Bucket Bundle
RagBag Bouldering Bucket - Checked Red & Black
RagBag Bouldering Bucket - Checked Red & Black
RagBag Bouldering Bucket - Lime Green & Blue
RagBag Bouldering Bucket - Lime Green & Blue
RagBag Bouldering Bucket - Blue & Lime Green
RagBag Bouldering Bucket - Blue & Lime Green
RagBag Bouldering Bucket - Khaki Camo & Green (Green Interior)
RagBag Bouldering Bucket - Khaki Camo & Green (Green Interior)
RagBag Bouldering Bucket - Auburn & Grey
RagBag Bouldering Bucket - Auburn & Grey
Abyss Bouldering Bucket
Abyss Bouldering Bucket
Outdoor Bouldering Gift Tips
The key difference between indoor and outdoor bouldering is that outdoor boulderers need to take bouldering crash pads with them to break their fall. They'll also carry a guidebook with them to find where to climb. Both of these are great gift ideas for outdoor boulderers. For smaller gifts, guidebook case protectors and bouldering pad footmats are necessary items for any outdoor boulderer. To heal skin that has been rubbed thin by rough rock, our BeesWax hand balm is made from Peak District beeswax!
If you're after a present for a climber who prefers bouldering in the great outdoors, then the collection below is for them!
Guidebook Case - Holder
Guidebook Case - Holder
Abyss Bouldering Bucket
Abyss Bouldering Bucket
Beeswax Skin Repair Balm
Beeswax Skin Repair Balm
Abyss Bouldering Bucket Bundle
Abyss Bouldering Bucket Bundle
Psych Powder - Sustainable Loose Chalk
Psych Powder - Sustainable Loose Chalk
Gifts For Climbers Who Use A Rope
The main difference in kit between a rope climber and a boulderer is their chalk bag. Rope climbers will use a smaller waist chalk bag, allowing them to access their chalk whilst climbing at height. Our chalk bags clip around their waist comfortably and sit in a convenient place for them to reach into, without too much effort or taking away from their climbing experience.
For climbers on ropes, there isn’t much difference between indoor and outdoor, besides trad climbing equipment like nuts, cams and nut tool removers. Outdoor route climbers would find use for a rope protector or a guidebook case too. You can find our top gift picks for rope climbers below.
Rope Bag
Rope Bag
Screwgate Carabiner
Screwgate Carabiner
Peak Chalk Bag Bundle
Peak Chalk Bag Bundle
Psychi HMS Screwgate Carabiner
Psychi HMS Screwgate Carabiner
Guidebook Case - Holder
Guidebook Case - Holder
Beeswax Skin Repair Balm
Beeswax Skin Repair Balm
Peak Chalk Bag
Peak Chalk Bag
Gift an Experience
There’s no getting around it, some pesky climbers already have all the kit making them hard to buy for. An alternative could be to gift a memorable experience instead. Whether they want to gain mountain skills or try a different form of climbing experience, our outdoor adventures with experienced guides can make a truly special gift.
Still Unsure? Let The Climber Choose
It's understandable if you’re still not sure what gift to go for. So fear not, there’s a lot to be said for the humble gift voucher. A lot of our climbing gear is either unique, or as mentioned above, specialised. So if you’re unsure on their preferences, there’s nothing wrong with letting your climber choose their own gift!
We’re always on hand to give advice, just hit the chat button and we’ll be happy to help.
