Expert Gear Picks from Cal Seeley

Expert outdoor recreation gear recommendations from Cal Seeley, Climbing Guide, based in Lyme, NH.

Cal Seeley's What's in Cal's Gunks bag?

Gear I bring for a day of guiding or personal climbing in the Gunks.

Cal Seeley recommends the Black Diamond Black Diamond Camalot Z4 Cam 0.75
Cal Seeley recommends the C.A.M.P. C.A.M.P. Alpine Express Dyneema Quickdraws - Package of 4 Gray 60 Cm
Cal Seeley recommends the Petzl Petzl Attache Carabiner Yellow
Cal Seeley recommends the Black Diamond Black Diamond Men's Alpenglow Pro Hoody Khaki L
Cal Seeley recommends the Petzl Petzl GRIGRI + Belay Device Blue

Cal Seeley's Trail Running Shoes

These shoes have been tested on some brutal New England trails...

Cal Seeley recommends the VJ Shoes North America MAXx2
Cal Seeley recommends the Nike Nike Zegama 2
Cal Seeley recommends the Altra Timp 4
Cal Seeley recommends the La Sportiva Mutant

Cal Seeley's Mountaineering Boots

Boots for snow/ice travel.

Cal Seeley recommends the lowa online ALPINE ICE GTX - LIME/BLACK
Cal Seeley recommends the lowa online ALPINE EXPERT II GTX - LIME/BLACK
Cal Seeley recommends the La Sportiva Trango Tech GTX

Cal Seeley's Helmets, Harnesses & Attachment Accessories

Technical climbing harnesses for glaciers, rocks and frozen waterfalls. And ice clippers.

Cal Seeley recommends the Petzl Petzl Aquila Harness Black L
Cal Seeley recommends the Black Diamond Men's Solution Guide Harness
Cal Seeley recommends the Petzl Petzl Altitude Harness Blue S/M
Cal Seeley recommends the DMM North America Vault Wire Gate
Cal Seeley recommends the Petzl Petzl Caritool Evo Ice Screw Holder

Cal Seeley's Rock Climbing and Approach Shoes

These shoes are sure to instill confidence in your footwork.

Cal Seeley recommends the La Sportiva La Sportiva Men's Kubo Climbing Shoes Purple 45 EU
Cal Seeley recommends the La Sportiva La Sportiva TC Pro Climbing Shoes Green 40 EU
Cal Seeley recommends the La Sportiva Mantra
Cal Seeley recommends the La Sportiva Boulder X
Cal Seeley recommends the Scarpa Scarpa Men's Instinct VS Climbing Shoes Black 45 EU

Cal Seeley's Backpacks/Carrying Systems

Bags I have used in multiple different sports.

Cal Seeley recommends the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L
Cal Seeley recommends the Arc'teryx Konseal 15 Backpack
Cal Seeley recommends the Black Diamond Distance 8 Backpack
Cal Seeley recommends the Petzl BUG

Climb well, have fun!

Cal Seeley

Climbing Guide

Climb well, have fun!

Cal Seeley

Climbing Guide

About Cal

New England-based AMGA-trained guide with Alpine Endeavors for rock, ice and alpine climbing. In addition to climbing, Cal enjoys skiing, trail running, bushwhacking, canoeing and general tomfoolery.

DETAILS

DisciplineOutdoor Recreation

SpecialityRock, Ice and Alpine Climbing

LocationLyme, NH

Joined RendezvuFeb 2026

HIGHLIGHTS

Studied Expeditionary Studies during college and has worked numerous jobs in the outdoor industry, most notably as a guide in the PNW and Northeast.

Has completed several personal trips to places like Scotland, Peru, Argentina and the numerous nooks and crannies of the Northeast.

About Cal

New England-based AMGA-trained guide with Alpine Endeavors for rock, ice and alpine climbing. In addition to climbing, Cal enjoys skiing, trail running, bushwhacking, canoeing and general tomfoolery.

DETAILS

DisciplineOutdoor Recreation

SpecialityRock, Ice and Alpine Climbing

LocationLyme, NH

Joined RendezvuFeb 2026

HIGHLIGHTS

Studied Expeditionary Studies during college and has worked numerous jobs in the outdoor industry, most notably as a guide in the PNW and Northeast.

Has completed several personal trips to places like Scotland, Peru, Argentina and the numerous nooks and crannies of the Northeast.