Oftentimes the climbers you see outdoors will be wearing climbing-specific clothes by fancy brands like Patagonia, La Sportiva, Prana, etc. This technical apparel works great, but you can also be perfectly comfortable climbing outside without breaking the bank. There are a few things I usually take into consideration when getting dressed for a day of climbing outside:. The number one thing determined by the approach length is my footwear.
You can also always wear regular old tennis shoes regardless of the temperature. For medium-length approaches on established trails I usually wear approach shoes or trail runners.
A shoe for every ocassion. L to R Roxy flip flops, 5. Climbing pants are nice for longer approaches and variable weather since they usually transition pretty well from warm weather to cool weather. Jeans and leggings are great for sport cragging or bouldering on a mild day. We asked five of our climbing ambassadors what they wear to the gym, just to give you an idea of the different things that make a few different people comfortable.
Either something pretty light or with a bigger leg so it still moves alright. An OR 5-panel cap keeps my hair in check. Basically whatever I've been wearing cooking breakfasts and lunches, I'll just mosey out to my home wall in.
For the gym, I might make sure I have another layer in case it's cold since I can't control the temperature there. I climb in most everything I own, but I own mostly comfortable things and not too much dressy stuff! I guess that must just give away what clothes are in my closet. But I think anything can be something you climb in as long as you are comfortable in it!
My typical outfit is something stretchy and loose. I tend to avoid super-tight clothing that will restrict my movement.
I love a good loose cotton shirt for comfort and movement, along with a favorite pair of earrings for personal motivation. I personally love my small hoops with a woman climber in the middle. As for pants, I generally wear chinos or the new cords I've been working on with OR. Unless you are comfortable wearing leggings, indoor rock climbing outfits are a little different for men.
Most climbing pants that are built for men have smaller crotch areas than your average gym shorts or sweats because the harness wraps around your legs right where your pockets would be. We understand that you may not want to purchase climbing pants, especially if you are just starting so there are many alternatives. Most men wear flexible khakis or soccer sweats without an issue.
With that being the case, people that sweat a lot will frequently wear compression shorts under their clothes as an extra barrier.
In addition, men frequently wear compression shorts if they wear gym shorts because the harness will force your shorts to bunch and ride up, exposing your underwear or pale skin. As for shirt tops, we recommend wearing a t-shirt or tank top that will give you full movement in your shoulders. Some gyms have a shirt policy, so if you really want to go shirtless, check with the gym beforehand to make sure it is ok.
However, if you want a belay device with additional safety features such as assisted braking, then you will need to bring your own. This is my favorite belay device with assisted braking. Many indoor climbing gyms will require you to prove that you are a skilled belayer by testing you when it is your first time climbing at their gym. If you know how to belay already, then great — you should be fine. If it is your first time belaying, I recommend either learning from a friend or taking a belay class.
Belaying is the most important part of indoor climbing and is the main key to safety so you need to know what you are doing. Rock climbing shoes are worth the cost of renting.
It is one of the most helpful tools for climbers and many climbing footholds are too small for tennis shoes.
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