Everything you need to go climbing! | Rock Climbing Gear Guide 2024 (sport & trad)

[@jillianhiatt2025]

I am so frikin pumped that you guys posted this! I am a new sport climber/new to leading. I have joined other climbers in red rocks, alabama hills, and moab! Ready to start purchasing my own gear though. I have loved your channel and it's been cool to see you visiting the same places. Thank you Cody and Victoria!!

[@codyandvictoria]

Amazing! Can't wait for you to start getting after it and taking other people out. Being independent and knowing the ropes (literally) opens up a whole world of climbing opportunities!

[@dangerousfarmer]

7:59 my wife and I were at that face in 2020 if it’s the same one on the side of the road in Moab. We rented a camper van out of Denver and drove to Moab to hike and MTB. We were driving by and looked up to see people camping on the side of the face. Were from flat country Indiana and had no idea that was a thing 😅. Probably the best trip we’ve ever done. We had a blast out there. Planning to fly to Boise, rent a camper van, and do a big two week loop of Idaho next July. I can’t wait! Love the channel. Happy Adventures, yall!

[@smackieeee]

The PAS/tethers explanation was exactly what i was looking for! Thanks you both for creating such great content 🩷 happy climbing!

[@codyandvictoria]

Glad the info has been useful! We like the accessory cord tether cause you can make it whatever length you want and it doubles as a rappel extension. Super handy! Thanks so much for being here 🙏🏼

[@EmirEscalante]

Hey guys. Am new to climbing and would like to know (and see), how you guys climb down from a trad climb. I know thier are anchor points on some climb, but have never seen how the descend is done. Thanks.

[@climbfusion]

Same doubt for me.

[@keithallenberg5089]

Thank you for this video! Starting out into climbing is intimidating so it’s nice to have some solid info on gear

[@tommasozucchini6970]

I don’t know if you know but you can also use the gri gri for rappelling down a multi pitch whitout a tag line petzl has an articol about it

[@codyandvictoria]

You can but you've got to use a carabiner block or similar which risks getting stuck on the pull down.

[@frankwilliams5766]

@@codyandvictoria I always carry both, but I've just started simul-rapelling with me and my climbing partner both using gri-gris. I don't see many people doing that though.

[@codyandvictoria]

@@frankwilliams5766 yeah simul rapping is convenient but also sketchy. We do it occasionally but always feel a little iffy about it

[@dezertjeepin]

Great video! Lots of good knowledge. My only suggestion would be on your tether/rap extension. The middle knot you have a figure 8 and that knot isn’t meant to be spread apart at the tails like that. A better choice would be an alpine butterfly. That knot can be pulled in either direction and the tails can be spread apart all day. You aren’t putting a huge load on it while spreading the tails so it’s not a huge mistake, but might be something to consider changing. Love your videos! It’s always exciting to see a new one pop up.

[@codyandvictoria]

Thanks for the insight! I forget where we got the bight knot idea from but a butterfly might be better.

[@codyandvictoria]

Here it is www.alpinesavvy.com/blog/the-extended-rappel-explained

[@dirtbagTVyt]

So we should all tie in with butterfly s now then

[@CrimsonOcean75]

I love the note about PAS’s from companies probably working better, if it’s rated and tied well ain’t nothing wrong with accessory cord

[@codyandvictoria]

Exactly this. Speciality gear is nice but not absolutely necessary

[@Nfdds]

Super video, simple and easy to follow! Can I ask what the hoodie is that Cody is wearing? Looks very comfortable

[@Nfdds]

Apologies, I should of waited til the end section!

[@codyandvictoria]

Haha no worries. I believe it’s linked in the description but if not it’s from outdoor research

[@heikogehrig]

Great video! I actually found the accessories towards the end the most useful (knife in chalk bag, vs pocket! 🤯). Did you guys learn to climb with a guide first, or peer then guide - or whatever…?

[@codyandvictoria]

We learned to climb on our own mostly but had some friends at the very beginning 😳 wouldn't recommend that route but it's definitely possible. I'd say a guide is the way to go.

[@scottwelsh483]

I'm new to climbing also so thank you for your gear guide

[@vlaaady]

Great video, frugal set. It is good to have stainless steel lockers where rope runs through to avoid aluminum deposits on the rope and friction grooves on the carabineers. But I guess you dont have many "lowering" situations ;)

[@codyandvictoria]

Occasionally we lower off but for now the aluminum has been working okay! Would love some steel for top rope setups

[@kevingeary1472]

Excellent video! You might think about adding a mictrotraxion for hauling a pack, rescue, etc. You can do a 3:1 with just carabiners and use your atc as a prussik minder but it's much easier with a pulley. If you do get a microtrax it is recommended to use an oval locker with it. Overall I loved the video you guys are awesome keep it up

[@codyandvictoria]

Hey thanks for the rec! We're not quite into hauling just yet but we will get there soon I'm sure. We've been getting by with a 3:1 so far but a microtrax is next on the list for sure! Thanks for watching 🙏🏼

[@tanjaruth6293]

Whats the name of the route at 0:14 ? :)

[@codyandvictoria]

Stolen Chimney on Ancient art in Utah🤘

[@thomas.kovacik]

So rad guys! Love the chapters for this Makes me want to get out there!

[@codyandvictoria]

Let's go dude! Would love to take you out 🤙🏼

[@rbholt2]

Love the video! Which bags do you all use? And what do you all use for water on long days out or especially for long multi-pitch climbs when you are going to be on the wall for a long time? Do you ever wear a small bag while climbing? Thanks!

[@codyandvictoria]

Lots of bag questions so we added it to the description! As for water - we have a few options. Multi-Pitch climbs that are going to take a few hours we either throw a nalgene in a backpack or we rig a Powerade bottle with some paracord tied around the neck and clip it to our harness. Depends on the climb. We ran into a few instances in Moab where a backpack wasn't feasible because of squeeze chimneys so we had to harness the water. For non-alpine multipitch days usually the follower will carry a small day pack with snacks, water, and shoes if there's a walk-off. thanks for watching!

[@rbholt2]

@@codyandvictoria thanks so much for the info!

[@BaltistaniBoys]

Absolutely amazing. Guys I recommended you visit the himalayan mountains k2 and Nangaparbat view point from one place moses peak. Add this sound in your bucket list.

[@Jordan2210]

The OR Echo Hoodie is also great. I use it for almost all my climbing.

[@josephlau8476]

I like climbing very much

[@solukhumbu911]

I appreciate that your videos are always so well thought out and organized . thank you

[@antnguyen]

Will refer to this when I get around to starting a new hobby. Backpacking all four seasons, overlanding, and cross country skiing have done well to keep my wallet dry. Just curious though, how much should I save up to get the appropriate amount of gear for climbing? (Sport or trad)

[@codyandvictoria]

Sport climbing is much cheaper. Probably can get started for less than $1k and the gear lasts a while! Links in the description if you want some prices. Trad is expensive but you can sport climb for a few years before deciding if you want to go the trad route.

[@JacobLikesMusic]

If you're good at using the Grigri I'm sure it's a step up in safety from an ATC typ belay device, but if you're not it can be a step down (mostly because it changes your behaviour). I don't like that a lot of people talk about it as foolproof, saying you can hand it to a newb and they wont drop you, because it's not. If you are of the opinion that it's foolproof you should search for some videos on how the Grigri can fail, because the are ways (through missuse). One device that I think is safer for every belayer is the Wildcountry Revo, because it's used exactly as an ATC but has a backup that only triggers if the regular belaying fails.

[@codyandvictoria]

"Foolproof" was an exaggeration I suppose. Nothing is truly foolproof in climbing but again, this is not a tutorial.

[@dirtbagTVyt]

Lol revo is shaped like a safer device, but it is not.

[@Iwtbaf]

Thank you Cody and Victoria!! Needed this

[@Climbingdude]

Great video. I haven’t been on real rock for at 2 years. Work has gotten in the way. So it’s just been the climbing gym.

[@codyandvictoria]

Whatever gets you climbing is cool with us! Haha

[@gazclarke3618]

Mythos are awesome shoes for being comfy

[@codyandvictoria]

100%

[@huntstyle]

I saw you guys in Moab on Potash Rd last week, ha!

[@codyandvictoria]

Ha amazing! Glad you found us here 🙌🏼

[@lonniecarlson8866]

Thanks for sharing your setup. Love the vids

[@TaylorBurke4]

5:51 no stopper knots? 😬

[@codyandvictoria]

You can't even see the end of the rope 🤣

[@TaylorBurke4]

@@codyandvictoria oh you're right, I didn't realize the rock was cutting it off, I thought that was the end of the rope.

[@svenmccalljr.4268]

Grigri is the go-to belay device in North America I would say. On the trad side though, I would say it is not the first thing I would reach for. A classic ATC-style device is always really great to learn on and know how to use because if people are carrying an extra, it is usually an ATC because it is used for rappelling as well (unless you rappel with Grigris on single strands with a tag). So, at least for me, a Grigri not what I have with me in the alpine or multipitch because you can just carry one device for lead belay, belay from above, **and** rappelling which is nice to cut on weight.

[@codyandvictoria]

I agree - we started on an ATC as beginners, but have since moved over to the grigri and its just a bit easier to use and much easier to take up slack for a top-down belay. We carry both, which can be overkill sometimes, but I like the ease and efficiency of the GriGri as well as the redundancy of having a second device in case one gets dropped.

[@dirtbagTVyt]

Gumbys gonna gumb. Gri gri is life. Would never belay on a multi with an atc. What if a rock hits your partner! Atc for rap tho

[@svenmccalljr.4268]

@@dirtbagTVyt That seems wild to me to never consider belaying on a multi with an ATC. You can also use ATC-style devices that are assisted breaking just like Grigris. Like the Edelrid Mega Jul - I recommend checking it out. But again, just use whatever you like as long as it is safe!

[@dirtbagTVyt]

@@svenmccalljr.4268 where I'm from if somebody belays with an atc that's a strong gumby alert. Or they are some out of touch old head that also refuses to tie knots in the end of the rope. Top down with the atc is fine. If. It's an ultra light mission we bring only one gri gri for the lead belayer.

[@arsvitae285]

@@dirtbagTVyt Where I come from, belaying on Grigri especially on trad climbing is considered gumby. ATC teaches certain habits (like belaying with the other hand) that Grigri will never teach. There have been known incidents of an inexperienced person pulling the rope-release handle on impulse when a partner falls off the wall. Grigri has a mechanism that can fail, ATC is so primitive in design that some miraculous bad luck would have to happen for it to break down. The Grigri has limits on the use of the proper rope diameter and half ropes cannot be used on it. The weight of the two devices is incomparable.

[@farbeyonddriven8173]

Well Done. Are you still in the Moab area?

[@George-nx8zu]

I didn't see a link for the anchor (accessory cord). How do I look for one of those?

[@codyandvictoria]

Any climbing shop or REI etc will have it. It's 7mm accessory cord. Usually found near the climbing gear

[@webing1725]

What’s brand is your backpack the white one with red straps?

[@svenmccalljr.4268]

They look like one of the NorthFace Summit Series climbing packs - likely the phantom 38. If I had to guess

[@codyandvictoria]

Yep! It's the Phantom 38 from TNF

[@lived.by_dyxon]

Long awaited video! I think I definitely need to upgrade to a helmet like that for sure.

[@codyandvictoria]

I just love to feel the breeze on my head 😅 So nice!

[@svenmccalljr.4268]

@@codyandvictoria The Petzl Sirocco is like you aren't wearing anything. Very breezy!

[@TheZackMom]

Let’s seeee the Lucy in the Sky senddd!

[@codyandvictoria]

Boy we're beyond that and sending Static Cling already 😅 Stepping my game up this season

[@RickKanesGhost]

How about a WFR course after somebody decks?

[@codyandvictoria]

I was an EMT in a previous life 🤷🏼‍♂️ WFR would be smart though

[@FilippoCasamassima]

Nice video! One comment about trad climb belay: general consensus is NOT to use an autoblocking device like grigri, you already have an ATC guide, and that is perfect for belaying in trad climb

[@codyandvictoria]

Id be really curious to see a source on this one! The ATC is also auto blocking as far as I know. It pinches the rope when weighted if you're belaying from the anchor.

[@thecma3]

I'd disagree that this is "general consensus," although I've definitely heard that position. Personally, I'm not sure the risk of hard catches ripping gear trades off well against the risk of dropping your climber because of rockfall, getting yanked from an awkward belay, etc. And an ATC guide is auto-blocking in guide mode, but I assume OP is talking about lead belaying, where falls are much harder and land on a single piece of gear.

[@FilippoCasamassima]

A source is availble here: page 8 theundercling.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/PetzlDynamicRopeExperience.pdf In any case I agree that differences are not huge

[@dirtbagTVyt]

Haven't been belayed on an atc since I was a new climber. It's a hard line for me. Was dropped to the deck 3 too many times. I won't climb with you if you refuse to use the gri gri. In my circles, trad multi, gri gris are the concensus by faaaar and atcs are for backup and rapping. Mostly simul rap with two gri gris and partners clipped together. Atc tends to live on storage carabiner

[@FN-AkaFinn-ft8th]

This is interesting to me because in Poland, where I live ATC or something similar is a default belay device. It's the device guides start to teach you how to belay, grigri or any autolocker is taught maybe later as a "bonus". And although you see many grigris and similar devices at sport crags, I can't imagine seeing anyone with it in the mountains. You would probably be laughed at xd. Besides ATC's and othe non-assosted devices are imo better for alpine and trad climbing, because the make it much easier to catch a fall softly which minimises the chance of ripping the gear

[@kunnavorth8139]

anyone feel like the video is kinda choppy with the shutter speed?

[@codyandvictoria]

Make sure you're watching in 4k. This is all shot at the appropriate shutter speed and looks fine on my end.

[@kunnavorth8139]

@@codyandvictoria there was an error with KZbin compression that I watched all the video that day on youtube and all look choppy but it is fine now. Anyway I really am excited to see your respond. One of your fan since Cody Blue Channel. ❤

[@codyandvictoria]

@@kunnavorth8139 thanks for being here my friend!

[@Desert_Yota_]

I seen other couples climbing videos, and they honestly seemed cringe. This was a great a video, and I like your guys vibe 👌🏽

[@codyandvictoria]

Preciate you! 🙏🏼

[@KhurshidsChannel]

Beautiful video. Thank you for sharing. 👍216

[@andrefivethousand]

Black totem 😂

[@andrefivethousand]

& good stuffs. Personal preference but I’ve grown to love belay goggles & gloves. The goggles save my neck (especially on steeper, single pitch routes). & the gloves are awesome for rappelling and for keeping your hands clean when belaying & handling the rope. Definitely not necessary but a part of my integral kit these days. Oh and some handy power cord is awesome for de-bulking my anchor material. Seems like it takes up half as much space 🤙

[@codyandvictoria]

Definitely looking into some sort of tech cord next time we replace our anchors!

[@awakenedplayer]

Your lives would change if you just incorporated a grappling hook to your climbs

[@codyandvictoria]

I’m thinking jet pack 🤔