Canyon Tech Static Rope - 9.5mm by Sterling — An ultra-durable static rope I use for building top rope anchors outdoors while guiding. It has a Technora sheath and a rugged nylon core that can withstand 30 kN. I recommend buying 30-60 meters depending on your needs.
Sterling HTP Static Rope by Sterling — Lightweight, versatile static rope for canyoneering and hauling
This is a great lightweight and versatile static rope to use for building top rope anchors. If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option as compared to the Sterling Canyon Tech, this is the static rope for you! I recommend buying 30-60 meters depending on your needs.
BlueWater 5 mm x 20 ft. Titan Dyneema Cord by BlueWater — My go-to cord for anchor building that's lightweight and packs down small.
Black Diamond 10 mm Dynex Runner Blue 120 Cm by Black Diamond — I normally carry two of these 120 slings clipped on CAMP Photon carabiners when I really need to extend a placement, or when I'm equalizing two pieces in an anchor.
Metolius Sling - 11 mm / 240 cm by Metolius — I normally carry one of these double shoulder length slings for anchor building. They work great for quad anchors on bolts as well as for wrapping trees in top rope anchors.
Edelrid HMS Bulletproof Screw Carabiner by Edelrid — These locking carabiners have a steel insert where the rope runs, making them ideal for building top rope anchors. I use two of these for my master point, and though they're a bit more expensive than a normal aluminum locker, they'll last many years because the steel insert won't wear down quickly like aluminum and it will also prevent your ropes from turning black from aluminum oxide building up.
Black Diamond RockLock Screwgate Carabiner by Black Diamond — 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.
Black Diamond HotForge Screwgate Carabiners (3 Pack) by Black Diamond — The trusty lockers I use for everything from building anchors to attaching my third-hand backup while rappelling.
C.A.M.P. Nano 22 Rack Pack by Camp — I rack all of my cams on these because of how light and easy to clip they are.
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Top Rope Anchors
Here's my go-to gear for building anchors and setting up top ropes at the crag.
C.A.M.P. Nano 22 Wiregate Carabiner by Camp — I rack all of my cams on these because of how light and easy to clip they are.
Totem Cam (Black #0.5/Blue #0.65) by Totem Cams — Totem cams always seem to fit exactly where you need them to! I carry one Black (#0.5) and one Blue (#0.65) to round out the smallest cams on my rack. For reference, the Black Totem is similar to a #0.2 in Black Diamond Z4s and the Blue Totem is similar to a #0.3, but they have a larger camming range which means they fit in more placements.
Black Diamond Camalot Z4 Cams - #0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.75) by Black Diamond — 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.
Wild Country Friend Cam Set - #0.4, 0.5, 0.75 by Wild Country — With extendable slings and great trigger action, I carry singles in Wild Country Friends including 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 2, 3, and 4. This set is a cost-effective way to add these cams to your rack.
Wild Country Friend Cam Set - #1, 2, 3 by Wild Country — With extendable slings and great trigger action, I carry singles in Wild Country Friends including 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 2, 3, and 4. This set is a cost-effective way to add these cams to your rack.
Black Diamond Camalot C4 Cam - #1, 2, 3, 4, 5 by Black Diamond — 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.
Wild Country Friend Cam (Silver #4) by Wild Country — <font size="3"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.048px;">With extendable slings and great trigger action, I carry a single #4 Wild Country Friend and another #4 from Black Diamond so I have different camming ranges to increase my placement options.</span></font>
Black Diamond HotWire Carabiner by Black Diamond — I use three of these larger snap gate carabiners to rack my nuts because the keylock nose can prevent gear from sliding off while you're making a placement.
Wild Country Rock Wire Nut Set - #1-5 by Wild Country — These are the nuts I carry which I think are easier to place than the Black Diamond set.
Wild Country Rock Wire Nut Set - #6-10 by Wild Country — These are the nuts I carry which I think are easier to place than the Black Diamond set.
DMM HB Alloy Offset Stopper Set - #7-11 by DMM — These fit where cams or other traditional nuts won't, which is why I always carry this set with me while trad climbing.
Wild Country Pro Key Nut Tool with Leash by Wild Country — This is my favorite nut tool because you can clip it directly to your harness, and with the built-in leash, you'll never have to worry about dropping your nut tool again!
