Climbing Guide's Pack

Ever wonder what’s in a climbing guide’s pack for a day in the mountains? Probably less than you think but with more uses than you can imagine! Here you will find what we like to carry for a day of multi-pitch rock climbing in Virginia, West Virginia, or North Carolina.

Guide pack: Black Diamond Speed 22

• Harness: Misty Mountain Cadillac
• Helmet: Petzl Meteor 3+
• Shoes: Five Ten Huecos
• Chalk Bag: Prana
• Belay Device: Black Diamond ATC Guide or Kong GIGI
• HMS Carabiners: Petzl Attaches (3-5)
• Accessory Carabiner: Black Diamond Locking Positron (1-3)
• Racking Carabiners: Petzl Ange S (8)
• Draws: Petzl Ange L and Fin’ Anneau slings (8-12)
• Rack: Black Diamond cams (sizes: .4-3), Metolious (sizes: blue & yellow), Wildcountry Hexes and ABC stoppers.
• Prussik cords: Sterling Hollowblock (2)
• 4’ Nylon Sling; Black Diamond (1-2)
• Nut Tool: Metolious

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• Headlamp: Petzl Tikka
• Med Kit: 2-3 people 1-2 days
• Energy Bar: Cliff Bar
• Hydration Bladder: Platypus Hoser 1.8L
• Pocket Knife: SOG
• Communications: Cell Phone, VHF Radio, or PLB