Climbing Accessories

Reviewed by Sean Van Cleve

This climber’s essential has all of the necessary features of a chalk bag, at a great price point. This chalk bag works well for any type of indoor or outdoor climber, whether bouldering at the gym, or multi-pitch days on a big wall.

When it comes to knowing a product will perform flawlessly, people reach out to a small handful of brands. La Sportiva is certainly one of these elite companies, handcrafting products in northern Italy for outdoor enthusiasts since 1929. Although footwear for climbing and skiing is their expertise, they have excelled in the textile industry as well. A product like a chalk bag may well be a simple piece of climbing gear, but finding that piece of gear, relying on it to ALWAYS work, and never having to think about said gear is not so simple.  Specifications: Weight: 4.5oz/128g Opening Diameter: 5.5" Maximum chalk capacity: Approximately 3oz Material: Ripstop nylon exterior, fleece lining Drawstring: Yes Included waistbelt: Yes (42" maximum waist)...

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Reviewed by Tommy G

Great for multi-pitch climbing, allows me to carry a headlamp, emergency blanket, and a couple snack bars.

This is a great chalk bag for multipitch climbers that don't want to carry a backpack. There is enough space in the back pouch for a headlamp, 2-3 snack bars, and an emergency blanket. Additionally, there is a bungee cord on the bottom that allows you to strap on a light shirt or packable windbreaker. Clip a water bottle to your harness, and you're all set to go fast and light without a backpack. The chalk bag part of it works as expected, although if you overfill the other pockets, it gets a little tough getting your hand in.

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Featured review by Roe Gammon

Simple and extremely effective!

This simple rubber ring has done more for my forearm strength in one use than weeks of doing 50 full forearm curls. They wear you out very quickly but you can allow some time to recover and then begin again. I personally use it while sitting around the house until I just can't anymore. This is a no maintenance trainer that I regret not buying months ago.

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Reviewed by C.C.

An easy to use chalk bag that has multiple ways to attach it to your belt loop or harness.

When I started climbing this was the first chalk bag I bought. The first thing I was drawn to were the various colors that Black Diamond offers in their bags. Who doesn't like a little style and personality on the mountain? I personally attach a carabiner to the bag and then to a belt loop or to my harness. The only real drawback I have with this chalk bag is the small opening to allow your hand inside the bag. I am a smaller man, only about 5'7" and I am sure larger handed individuals would have much more difficulty than I had.  I am a big fan of Black Diamond and it has gone with me on every climbing trip and I have loaned it to many friends that have gotten great use out of this economical chalk bag. 

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Reviewed by Nick Cai

The name says it all. A basic, bare bones chalk bag. This is one of the cheapest chalk bags you can get. Good for beginners climbing indoors.

As the name implies, it's basic. The outside material is a lightweight nylon (Taffeta 260T) that feels like one of those ultra lightweight running jackets. It's soft, but it feels sort of durable. If you're climbing indoors, this will suffice, but if you're outside, you might need something stronger. The black fabric easily collects chalk and has faded to a different shade of black (it's black, but not the original black). There is also a small brush holder.  This bag has two suspension points.

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