Equipment Check Lists

Here are lists of essentials for climbing trips. Items in parentheses are optional. Items marked with an asterisk can be shared by the group.

All Trips

Map
Compass
Flashlight, with extra batteries
and extra bulbs
Extra food
Extra clothing
Sunglasses
First Aid supplies
Pocket knife
Matches, in waterproof container
Fire starter

Additional Gear for Rock Climbs

Helmet
Carabiners
Belay gloves
Runners
Seat harness
Prusik sling
*Climbing rope
*Rack
*Chock pick
(Belay/rappel device)

One essential safety precaution is leaving an itinerary with a trusted person who can get help if you don't return when expected. Generate an Itinerary

Basic Voice Commands Used by Climbers

command	said by	meaning
"That's me"	Follower	You have pulled up all the slack.
"Belay on"	Belayer	I'm belaying you.
"Climbing"	Climber	I am moving up.
"Climb"	Belayer	Response to "Climbing"