Non-Gear Gift Guide for Climbers | 21 Ideas
Looking for gift ideas for climbers that skip the gear? Here are 21 non-gear gifts they’ll actually use, from mugs and tees to books, posters, and pins.
Chalk
Articles about tips, tricks, reviews and comparisons of climbing chalk
Can You Bring Climbing Chalk On A Plane? TSA Rules Explained
TSA allows powdered climbing chalk in carry-on and checked bags with no quantity limit. Liquid chalk must follow the 3.4 oz rule for liquids.
Climbing Chalk: Chunky vs. Fine
Chunky vs fine chalk for climbing: how cost, waste, and application differ, what 79 climbers preferred in our poll, and how to find your own happy medium.
How To Clean and Disinfect All of Your Climbing Gear
Learn how to clean and disinfect all of your climbing gear, from rope and harness to shoes, carabiners and chalk bag, using manufacturer-safe steps.
The Best Chalk For Climbing and Bouldering
Looking for the best chalk for climbing? A climber-tested rundown of Friction Labs, Black Diamond, Metolius and more, plus chunky vs. fine and liquid chalk.
Liquid Chalk vs Dry Chalk for Bouldering: Why Dry Chalk Wins
Liquid chalk vs dry chalk for bouldering, tested for a week. Dry chalk wins on reapply speed, while liquid chalk saves space and cuts the mess at home.
Climbing Chalk FAQ: A Quick Guide for Rock Climbers
Your climbing chalk FAQ: what chalk is made of, how much to use, removing it, the best types, safety, and flying with it. Straight answers for rock climbers.
12 Grip Training Exercises to Build Hand Strength for Climbers
Twelve grip training exercises to build hand strength for climbers, from hangboarding to fingertip planks, plus what gear you need and how to train safely.
Can You Climb Without Chalk?
Wondering about climbing without chalk? Here’s when you actually need chalk, when you can skip it, what the science says, and eco-friendly options to try.