ROCK CLIMBING TRIP EQUIPMENT LIST

Folks are always concerned about what they need to bring for an OWA excursion.  We make every effort to help you minimize the volume of gear needed, since we all know quality gear does not come cheap.  OWA will supply all group gear, including ropes, stoves, coolers, food, snacks,  etc… no need to bring your own. We also rent some of the following equipment if you don’t have it.

The following items can be rented from OWA or brought from home. 

CLIMBING SHOES

CLIMBING HARNESS

CLIMBING HELMET

DAYPACK 15-40 liters

LOCKING CARABINER AND BELAY DEVICE

SLEEPING BAG

SLEEPING PAD

TENT

BOWL, CUP, SPOON, FORK

The following items should be brought from home

DUFFLE BAG bring 1-2 duffles large enough to hold all items not in your daypack

BASEBALL CAP for sun protection

SUNGLASSES

SUNSCREEN

HEADLAMP with extra batteries

WATER BOTTLES OR HYDRATION PACK 2-3 liters carrying capacity

TOOTHBRUSH & TOOTHPASTE

BIODEGRADABLE SOAP

LIP BALM

PERSONAL MEDICATION prescription meds should be labeled, you can bring OTC pain medication if you normally take it at home

EYEGLASSES and/or CONTACTS if applicable

INSECT REPELLENT

PACK TOWEL

CAMP PILLOW

WARM CAP

RAIN JACKET

CLIMBING PANTS & SHIRTS

CLIMBING SHORTS

TRAVEL SHIRT AND PANTS to wear in the van and around camp, should be comfortable, jeans work!

HIKING SHOES or BOOTS approach shoes, trail runners, hiking boots all work well.

CAMP SHOES comfortable slip ons (Crocs) or flip flops

SWIMSUIT

5 UNDERWEAR/SPORTS BRA

WARM LAYERS  long sleeve mid layer as well as thick fleece and/or down or synthetic “puffy” jacket.

7 SOCKS a combination of thicker (wool) and thin socks of different materials is useful 

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