The Best Climbing Gear for Beginners

Pull yourself out of that pit of despair. You can be a climber with a little encouragement … and the right gear.

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A Harness
Black Diamond Solution
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Climbing Shoes
Scarpa Origin
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A Belay Device
Black Diamond ATC Guide
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Or an Automatic Belay Device
Petzl GriGri
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