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It can be very difficult to find a gift for someone who is intensely involved with a topic and passionately pursuing a sport. Especially when it comes to climbing, certain gifts that revolve around equipment are out of place, because every climber pays meticulous attention to his equipment and has to do so because his life depends on it. Therefore you should not give a climber any safety equipment or very individual things like climbing shoes. However, there are now many great ideas that you can use to make a climber happy. In this article, the best of them are listed.
Chalk Bag
To have the magnesium powder on your body when climbing, climbers use so-called chalk bags. The bag is attached to the climbing harness so that you can supply your hands with new magnesium at any time during climbing. There are infinite designs and are therefore an individual gift for a climber. Link to Amazon*
Training Equipment
To be able to train at home, climbers need various equipment. Especially the forearms and the back are stressed when climbing. Therefore, all training equipment that appeals to these body parts are interesting. The best gift, however, is clever equipment for the forearms or hands. Link to Amazon*
Mug
To remind your climbing friend of his favorite hobby while drinking tea or coffee, you can give him a great mug! In the office, too, such a mug is the ideal icebreaker to get in touch with your colleagues. Link to Amazon*
Hand cream for climbers
Climbers use magnesium powder to dry out their hands. This gives them a better grip on the rock. The disadvantage is that the hands dry out extremely. If the hands are dry by nature, you cannot avoid a good hand cream after a climbing session. Therefore this is a very good gift idea. With such a cream it is important that it regenerates the hands sustainably and provides them with important vitamins. Take a look at my favorite on Amazon here*.
Finger Tape
Finger Tape is best suited for not injuring the skin on the hands in the first place. The tape forms a protective layer over the skin so that it cannot tear open in the first place. Just like the cream, the adhesive tape is a consumable, which means that a climber can always use it. Link to Amazon*.
Magnesium Powder – Climbing Chalk
Chalk is one of the most essential things that every climber needs and consumes in large quantities. It is used to dry out the hands, which improves the hold on the rock. Most people know Chalk as the white magnesium powder from gymnastics or athletics. There are very many types of Chalk. If the person for whom the gift is intended is usually in a climbing hall, you should avoid giving him loose powder in any case. This is forbidden in most halls. The most practical alternatives are Chalk Balls or Liquid Chalk. Link to Amazon*.
Shirts
Who doesn’t like cool shirts? As long as you know roughly the shirt size of the climber, you can’t do anything wrong here. You should only make sure that it is made of cotton if possible. Link to Amazon*.
Books
Books for climbing? Is there such a thing? Yes and that with different themes. From non-fiction books to biographies to novels, there is actually everything. You should only make sure that you also give the climber a book for his favorite climbing variation. If he mainly goes bouldering, a book about mountaineering would not be very appropriate. Training books would be more suitable there. Link to Amazon*.
Rope bag
A climbing rope must always be well protected. It must not get dirty and must be protected from direct sunlight. When a climber goes out into nature and hikes to his climbing place, a rope bag is ideal to protect the climbing rope. It is available in different versions, as a bag or as a backpack. Link to Amazon*.
Stickers
And to customize your equipment, you can use stickers. With them, you can give helmets, water bottles, bags, cars, laptops, books, mobile phones and much more a personal touch. Link to Amazon*.
Carabiner
Although I said at the beginning that you shouldn’t give any safety equipment, karabiners are an exception. As long as you make sure that the karabiner is suitable for climbing (as stated in the product description), a karabiner is a great gift for any climber. You can never have enough of it. Link to Amazon*.
Boulder Brush
To clean a climbing route before or after a session, you need a good brush or “boulder brush”. With the hard bristles, you can also get rid of encrusted chalk. The rock or the grip in the hall is then as good as virgin again! Also a great gift for environmentally conscious climbers who want to leave as few traces as possible outside in nature. Link to Amazon*.
Mobile, Solar Powerbank
Nowadays electrical devices are indispensable. Even a climber on a climbing trip would like to have a charged smartphone with him at all times. Fortunately, there are now ingenious gadgets to get electricity even in the deepest no-man’s-land. With this solar-powered power bench, built especially for outdoor activities, you’ll never run out of power! Link to Amazon*.
Bluetooth Speaker
Unbreakable, waterproof and good sound – that’s what an outdoor speaker has to do! To relax after an exciting climbing route, you can listen to your favourite outdoor music with these Bluetooth loudspeakers. If the recipient is not only into climbing but also into music, there is hardly a better gift for climbing. Link to Amazon*
Outdoor Drinking Bottle
Water. Climbing is exhausting. A regular supply of water is essential. And if the climbing route is very long and you can’t wait to get back on the ground, it’s a good idea to use a bottle that you can attach to your equipment. The gift could of course also be used for something other than climbing. Link to Amazon*.
Solar lantern
When it is dark outside, a small lantern is extremely useful. Especially when it automatically recharges itself during the day through the sun! This solar lantern is not only a great gift for climbers, it is also great for camping or at a festival. Link to Amazon*.
Buckshot Pro
The egg laying wool milk sow among the electric outdoor gadgets. Somewhat more expensive, but extremely practical. Powerbank, Bluetooth speaker and flashlight in one. What more could you want? An ingenious gift for technology-loving climbers. Link to Amazon*.
Hammock
At the end of a strenuous climbing session, there is nothing better than to lie down in a hammock and relax. For a change, relax your entire body and let your soul dangle. A hammock is also a great gift for climbers because you need ropes and knots to attach it again – and climbers are experts at that, of course. Link to Amazon*.
Knot Book
We already had books, but a book for knots takes a special place. When climbing, it is vital to be able to control your knots. If a safety knot opens, this could have been a fatal mistake. To practice knots at home alone, there are many great books that you can give to any climber (especially beginners). Link to Amazon*.
Belay Gloves
Burns on a rope are really very unpleasant! To avoid this when securing, there are special gloves that protect the hands from the rope and offer an excellent grip to hold the rope. If the climber falls, you have to react quickly on the ground as a belayer and not be afraid of the rope at the same time. Link to Amazon*
Belay Glasses
The strangest gadget on this list – the safety goggles! Many climbers get a stiff neck when securing. Looking up at the climber all the time can be very exhausting and unpleasant in the long run. Although you have to get used to the unusual perspective at the beginning, these safety glasses allow you to bypass your stiff neck and still be able to give the climber your permanent attention. Link to Amazon*.
Calendar
Everyone needs a calendar! Why not give one away? With it, the recipient could plan his next climbing tours, training sessions or individually decorate his office at work to remember beautiful things while he organizes his appointments. Link to Amazon*.
Massage rings
There are special massage rings to pamper your fingers and arms after a strenuous climbing session. In addition to a pleasant massage, acupressure also promotes blood circulation. So that fingers and arms can regenerate quickly, this is particularly suitable as a gift for climbers who go climbing frequently. Link to Amazon*.
Magnets
A magnet in climbing look. A small, funny but practical gift for every climber. Link to Amazon*.
Attention: You have to take care of your safety when climbing! The information on climbtheearth.com only helps you to learn. Before you climb, you should make sure that you have been properly instructed by an expert and that you follow all safety precautions.
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