Mountaingirl

Learn to love trad kit-list

Mandatory:
-Insurance (covering rock climbing)
-Rock shoes
-Harness
-Helmet
-Personal belay device (not a gri-gri, ideally an ATC/Bug/or Black Diamond XP or BD Guide -type device)
-acouple locking screwgate carabiners
-Personal climbing clothes (it will probably be reasonably cold, we recommend you layer and wear comfortable warm clothes and bring some gloves and a warm hat if weather is very cold)
-Lunch and Water

Optional:
-A couple long slings or cordelette (if you don’t have or don’t know what a cordelette is, don’t worry)
-Your own rack (If you have one- if not, there will be a range of gear for you to try out)
-3-4 screw-gate carabiners
-Warm jacket – one that is good in the damp
-Pen/paper
-If you are camping or staying at a bothy, equipment for your stay, be it sleeping bags, stove, etc.
-Personal medication and toiletries
-Comfy boots or trainers for walk-ins (which are generally short and easy)