La Sportiva Men's Finale Climbing Shoes by La Sportiva — Comfortable enough for all day wear and yet also capable of technical climbing, these are my favorite all-around climbing shoe.
La Sportiva Women's Finale Climbing Shoes by La Sportiva — Comfortable enough for all day wear and yet also capable of technical climbing, these are my favorite all-around climbing shoe. This is the women's-specific version of the shoe.
La Sportiva TC Pro Climbing Shoes by La Sportiva — My go-to climbing shoes anytime I'm trad climbing and know I'm going to be jamming cracks.
La Sportiva Men's TX4 EVO Approach Shoes by La Sportiva — Comfortable approach shoes for easy climbing and all day wear.
Darn Tough Men's Hiker Micro Crew Cushion Socks by Darn Tough — These are my favorite year-round socks for a reason. Darn Tough does it right, and they’ve made a sock that is comfortable to wear, reinforced in key areas like the toes and heel, and has a seamless construction that prevent blisters. I can usually wear them for two to three days without any noticeable odor, and even after years of use, I’ve yet to get a blister or wear a hole through a pair. And the best part? If you do ever manage to put a hole in them, Darn Tough will replace the socks for free through their lifetime warranty program. Buy a pair once, and you’ve got a pair of socks for life!
Darn Tough Women's Hiker Micro Crew Cushion Socks by Darn Tough — <span style="font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: -0.048px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">These are my favorite year-round socks for a reason. Darn Tough does it right, and they’ve made a sock that is comfortable to wear, reinforced in key areas like the toes and heel, and has a seamless construction that prevent blisters. I can usually wear them for two to three days without any noticeable odor, and even after years of use, I’ve yet to get a blister or wear a hole through a pair. And the best part? If you do ever manage to put a hole in them, Darn Tough will replace the socks for free through their lifetime warranty program. Buy a pair once, and you’ve got a pair of socks for life!</span>
Darn Tough Men's Light Hiker Quarter Lightweight Hiking Socks by Darn Tough — When the weather is at its warmest, these are the pair of socks I grab.<span style="font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: -0.048px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"> Darn Tough does it right, and they’ve made a sock that is comfortable to wear, reinforced in key areas like the toes and heel, and has a seamless construction that prevent blisters. I can usually wear them for two to three days without any noticeable odor, and even after years of use, I’ve yet to get a blister or wear a hole through a pair. And the best part? If you do ever manage to put a hole in them, Darn Tough will replace the socks for free through their lifetime warranty program. Buy a pair once, and you’ve got a pair of socks for life!</span>
Organized by Cora Hanson
Clothing and Footwear
This is the clothing and footwear I trust to stay comfortable throughout the year whether I’m climbing at the crag or up on a long multi-pitch route.
Darn Tough Women's Light Hiker Quarter Lightweight Hiking Socks by Darn Tough — <span style="font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: -0.048px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">When the weather is at its warmest, these are the pair of socks I grab.</span><span style="font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: -0.048px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"> Darn Tough does it right, and they’ve made a sock that is comfortable to wear, reinforced in key areas like the toes and heel, and has a seamless construction that prevent blisters. I can usually wear them for two to three days without any noticeable odor, and even after years of use, I’ve yet to get a blister or wear a hole through a pair. And the best part? If you do ever manage to put a hole in them, Darn Tough will replace the socks for free through their lifetime warranty program. Buy a pair once, and you’ve got a pair of socks for life!</span>
Cotopaxi Tech 5-Panel Hat by Cotopaxi — My favorite hat to wear from the campsite to the crag. Super breathable, fun color-blocking, and comfortable to wear under a climbing helmet on sunny days!
Ombraz Dolomite Armless Sunglasses by Ombraz — These are my favorite sunglasses I've ever worn. Instead of having arms like other sunglasses, they have a marine grade woven cord that you can tighten around the back of your head. This eliminates pressure points while wearing them, makes it more comfortable to wear them under helmets and hats, and makes them virtually crush-proof. I like the brown lenses for climbing because they help differentiate between the rock and any shadows.
Patagonia Men's Torrentshell 3L Jacket by Patagonia — <font color="#000000" size="3"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);">This rain jacket delivers excellent, durable waterproofing and breathability at </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">an</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);"> affordable price. Its 3-layer construction, paired with features like pit zips for ventilation and an adjustable hood, strikes a great balance between performance and comfort as compared to similar jackets that are twice the price. I love that it packs down into its own pocket for easy stowing in your pack until you need it.</span></font><br>
Black Diamond Men's First Light Stretch Insulated Hoody by Black Diamond — <span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: medium;">If you’re looking for an insulation layer for shoulder-season or alpine climbing that has a great weight-to-warmth ratio, this is it</span><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: medium;">. I used this hoody to summit Mt. Whitney via the Mountaineer’s Route, and I </span><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: medium;">was impressed by how warm it was for how packable and lightweight it is. </span><font color="#000000"><span style="font-size: medium; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);">It’s ideal for cold starts and windy belays, and its stretch fabric allows for easy movement on the approach and the climb. I really like its helmet-compatible hood because </span><font size="3"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">it’s</span><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);"> big enough not to interfere with my layering system and I can still maintain my peripheral vision. This is the layer I reach for when I need </span></font></font><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: medium;">reliable insulation I can trust.</span>
Patagonia Men's Houdini Jacket by Patagonia — The ultimate windbreaker. I always bring this with me on multi-pitch climbs because it packs down to the size of an apple, has a carabiner loop to be clipped to your harness, and offers an efficient way to add a layer when the wind picks up.
Patagonia Men's Nano Puff Insulated Vest by Patagonia — A lightweight and extremely packable way to warm your core when you need an extra layer but want to maintain freedom of movement.
Patagonia Men's R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody by Patagonia — A fantastic mid-layer that does a great job maintaining body heat and venting perspiration during high-output activities.
Mountain Hardwear Men's Chockstone Alpine LT Pants by Mountain Hardwear — Durable, lightweight and cut just right for maximum mobility, these pants are made for alpine endeavors when you're chasing new routes and big summits. These are the pants I wore to summit Mt. Whitney.
Mountain Hardwear Men's Hardwear AP Active Pants by Mountain Hardwear — These are one of my favorite pairs of climbing pants. They're made with a durable stretch fabric that makes sure your range of motion isn't limited, and they're super breathable in warmer weather.
