Black Diamond
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Ben Lim +12
+12
Black Diamond · $100
Camalot™ Z4
“A nice refinement over the the C4 cams, the Z4's have smaller heads which allow them to fit in more placements. Love them.”
Ben Lim +13
+13
Black Diamond · $90
C4 Camalot
“These are the standard against which every other piece of traditional climbing protection is measured against. I often even think about stopper sizes in relation to the sizes of C4 cams.”
Dreama Walton +11
+11
Black Diamond · $180
Black Diamond Distance Z Trekking Poles - Pair Gray 100 Cm
“I've been using the Z poles for years and I love them. They are light, durable and dependable. I've used them at UTMB to High Lonesome 100 and they sure have handled the demand I put on them!”
Carol Viau +7
+7
Black Diamond · $40
Infinity Cord
“Several sizes are available. I have the short and long, but not the mid size one. Short is great for a rappel extension, long is great for many uses.”
Cora Hanson +6
+6
Black Diamond · $100
Black Diamond Camalot Z4 Cams - #0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.75)
“With a super flexible stem that prevents walking and a narrow head width that fits in tight placements, these cams fit where many others won't. I normally carry singles in the Z4 including 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, and 0.75.”
Spencer Huffman +7
+7
Black Diamond · $55
ATC-Guide Belay Device
“The best quiver-of-one plaquette/tube-style device by a mile. Wider aperture (hole size) than its competitors for advanced top-belay scenarios with 1 or 2 climbers. Buy this first for rappels over a standard tube style device so you don't have to buy a second one later!”
Carol Viau +6
+6
Black Diamond · $120
Camalot™ Ultralight
“Ultralight cams come in sizes 1-4. If you have the budget, I recommend springing for it. If your budget is limited, go with the regular cams in the next link I share.”
John Bruno +4
+4
Black Diamond · $227
Men's Dawn Patrol Hybrid Pants
“Lightweight, breathable, flexible and protective.”
Doug Dobkowski +4
+4
Black Diamond · $145
Stopper Set #4-13
“I find these stoppers the easiest to place. I used several different brands before climing on my buddies Black Diamond Stoppers. I went home that day and ordered my own set. I can't explain what it is about their design, but I find these the easiest to pick the right size and slot it into constrictions just right. I'm sure it has something to do with the fact that they use the same color scheme as the popular Camelot C4s. The really small stoppers (#1-3) are not rated for lead falls, body weight only. People use those for aid climbing. If you need a recommendation for really small stoppers, check out my link for DMM brass offsets.”
Kilian Korth +8
+8
Black Diamond · $220
Distance Carbon Z Poles
“I'm 5'9" and the 120cm poles work great for me. Light, durable, and easy to use, these practically live in the pole quiver of my running vest.”
Carol Viau +5
+5
Black Diamond · $250
C4 Camalot Set
“Durable cam sets. A little heavier than the ultralights, but the price is right!”
Peter Thomas +4
+4
Black Diamond · $11
10mm Dynex Runners
“I use BD Dynex runners for anchors (190-240CM), "alpine draws" (60cm).”
Cal Seeley +4
+4
Black Diamond · $120
Men's Solution Guide Harness
“I currently use an Black Diamond technician harness (no longer manufactured) for my ice/mixed climbing, but this harness is their new, very similar product. Simple, robust all-around harness with ice clipper loops.”
Zach Winfree +4
+4
Black Diamond · $126
Distance Carbon FLZ Trekking/Running Poles
“Have a hilly efforts? These are my go to. Super light and easy to set up and break down.”
Joe Hampton +3
+3
Black Diamond · $137
Men's Alpine Start Hoody
“Wind layer/softshell jacket. I use this thing all of the time--for runs in 20 degree weather to climbing when it is windy but not too cold. It is super lightweight and basically costs nothing to throw in your pack”
Ben Lim +7
+7
Black Diamond · $170
Vapor Helmet
“The lightest helmet available!”
Cora Hanson +4
+4
Black Diamond · $105
Black Diamond Camalot C4 Cam - #1, 2, 3, 4, 5
“A staple on any trad climber's rack, I carry singles in the Black Diamond C4s including #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. They have a slightly smaller camming range than the Wild Country Friends, which offers great variety on your rack so you can always find that perfect placement.”
Spencer Huffman +3
+3
Black Diamond · $100
Classic Stopper Set #5-11
“All the stoppers you need for a standard trad rack, plus a carabiner.”
Ryan Harris +3
+3
Black Diamond · $55
Alpine ATC-Guide Belay Device
“this is what I use for ski mountaineering either as a ski belay device or rappel device since Im generally using skinner ropes in the ski world”
Kim Havell +3
+3
Black Diamond · $100
Couloir Harness
“Reliable and lightweight harness for all your go-to ski mountaineering objectives.”
Seth Burns +3
+3
Black Diamond · $109
Men's Alpenglow Hoody
“Quality sun hoody that is light and protective”
Carol Viau +2
+2
Black Diamond · $150
HotForge Hybrid Quickdraw Quickpack 12cm
“These come in fun colors now! Mine are a boring black/grey, but they're lightweight and great.”
Cora Hanson +2
+2
Black Diamond · $50
Black Diamond ATC-Guide Belay Device Black
“The device I use primarily for rappelling and can also be used as a lightweight option to belay one or two followers from above.”
Cora Hanson +2
+2
Black Diamond · $20
Black Diamond RockLock Screwgate Carabiner
“These are a cheaper option if you're looking for two H-style carabiners for your top rope master point. If you're looking for a longer-lasting carabiner, check out the Edelrid Bulletproof carabiner that has a steel insert to prevent wear from the rope.”
