What CLIMBING GEAR do you actually NEED to get STARTED?

[@gisgier]

Speaking of protecting gear for outdoor climbing: helmet! And i would recomend everyone not to buy shoes, harness and helmet online, but in a store, where you can try them on and make sure they fit. Otherwise very nice video, great production. Gonna check out more of your content :)

[@HondaCrf450r.]

I've always bought my harnesses online far cheaper then going and paying twice the cost.

[@oovlocityoo2671]

Helmet!! A must outside!

[@grzegorzmolin]

5:24 "When you're starting out just pick a cool color and move on." :) :) In these a few words so much wisdom is contained 😁 Thanks for the video!

[@JesseMontgomery]

Ha ha! Thanks so much for watching!

[@The_Gr8_Bambino]

This was amazing, I have had some many people confuse me over details but love the beginner stuff, stellar vid!

[@JesseMontgomery]

Glad it helped thanks for watching!

[@timothybriggs8283]

My son and I are working to get out of the gym this spring and I have started the daunting task of figuring out what I need to buy to start sport climbing. This video was exactly what I needed. Thank you, thank you! We also plan to take a top rope class before officially moving outside.

[@JesseMontgomery]

Awesome! Glad you found some value in it. I think a class is a great idea before transiting outside. Let me know if you need any more help selecting the right gear. Happy climbing!!

[@alexmontgomery4471]

One of the most straightforward climbing gear videos out there. Jesse always has such good info!

[@JesseMontgomery]

Thanks man!

[@tr33m00nk]

I agree with @gisgler, well done presentation of the basic equipment except for the helmet. I don't know what's needed for gym climbing but outdoors a HELMET is ESSENTIAL for protecting your most important piece of equipment.

[@arduouspaths]

this is the production value I can only dream of in my videos. Good stuff man, I really respect your work!

[@JesseMontgomery]

Wow thanks so much for the kind words!

[@arduouspaths]

@@JesseMontgomery i really mean it 😍

[@christopherwaller2798]

Worth highlighting that for lead climbing, a lot of climbing walls in the UK 🇬🇧 won't rent you a rope. Partly about their liability / maintenance, partly because in theory, if you have the gear you should have /some/ idea. Of course, this makes lead climbing logistically more challenging!

[@martinpotcf123]

Im just getting ready to start climbing. Im super stoked and your video is perfect. Simple, well explained and to the point.

[@JesseMontgomery]

Awesome!! Glad you enjoyed it. Let me know if you have any questions I can help answer

[@soda4453]

Thanks for the in depth video! I'm just starting to sport climb this summer, and your video had exactly what I needed to know about equipment!

[@JesseMontgomery]

Awesome! Thanks so much for watching! Let me know if I can help answer any more questions

[@tobiashagehei6054]

In my area I would add the rope for indoor sportclimbing. From my experience you would only need some quickdraws extra for climbing outdoors. No need for other anchoring gear, you can just use two oppoising quickdraws for toproping on already bolted routes . Maybe buy one extra screwgate depending on how you clean the route, but I mostly do not use it.

[@capacapa9733]

Really good video I'm just getting into climbing already have shoes and a chalk bag. Not the cheapest sport but I hope it's worth it. Thanks for the advice.

[@JesseMontgomery]

Thanks for watching. It is a bit of an investment up front but once you have the gear it will last you a long time

[@canyonlife]

Great thorough video. Thanks!

[@Luuvkev]

Definitely liled man !! Appreciate the work.

[@JesseMontgomery]

Awesome thanks for watching!

[@otarigabunia1078]

Omg! Brilliant! Thanks!

[@JesseMontgomery]

Thanks for watching!

[@timhoffmann9160]

This is a great video, I also like the format from going from most basic to most advanced gear, would you add a follow up with things you would need to multi pitch ==> Big wall?

[@JesseMontgomery]

Thanks for watching! I’ll definitely look into making a sequel

[@nz2blue]

I’ve been climbing with no gear at all, I haven’t had a fall but a couple times I got stressed, none of my friends will come with me on the best climbs with out ropes… they don’t mind a 15m scramble… some of them. lol thanks for the video

[@keithronson2624]

Jesse. Excellent presentation. Straight forward advice. With knowledge and know how. Thank You. Stay safe. And subscribers number is increasing! 👍

[@JesseMontgomery]

Thanks so much for watching and for the encouragement!

[@domanlawoti9348]

Very informative , I am with notes listing names of gears .

[@735outdoor]

Thanks! I will try to be your 1000th subscriber!

[@JesseMontgomery]

Thanks for watching!

[@cristobalrossi311]

Awesome Video!! Really love the fact that you covered both indoor and outdoor!

[@JesseMontgomery]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it

[@Roodorattat]

Fantastic video. Much more informative than other videos on this topic from big companies like rei or outdoor research. Thank you

[@JesseMontgomery]

Wow thanks so much! Glad you found it useful!

[@lukebracken6315]

Great video, I'm a novice with all this shit but this was all really well explained and made simple for me. Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@JesseMontgomery]

Awesome! Thanks for watching

[@KunamatataEU]

Great video! thank you so much

[@mesahusa]

Having bought a harness with an equipment bundle, I haven't found the need for it at all in an indoor setting. I mean sure, the harness they rent out are going to be heavier and bulkier than ones you buy, but it's far from something I've noticed while climbing 6b-6b+, whereas every one of my three shoes feels like I've unlocked a whole new grade level for a specific type of problem when I got them. It could also be that I mainly boulder and don't sport climb enough, but I almost climb better in the rentals with their bulky straps that constantly reassure me that I'm safe lol.

[@rhyshowells1527]

You need a DYNAMIC rope not just any rope, a static rope will snap if you fall on it.

[@JesseMontgomery]

Correct

[@TulkOrkan]

If it doesn’t snap you will.

[@beingaware8542]

A full set of one cams. Dmm and wild country use the same color coding i think. And the colors of their stoppers match.

[@vnchronicler5358]

Very helpful, thanks. To those of us who never climbed, may eventually, however are working on graphic novels where the main characters frequently climb and spellunk, good to research a bit as to what is actually what in climbing gear before attempting to draw it in a story. This was precisely what I was looking for, a basic explanation of everything you need and how to use them, without a lot of fluff and unecessary filler as tends to happen whenever i try to research stuff my characters will be involved in that i know nothing about, to get the basics down without an extended course for a PhD in the subject matter. Thanks again.

[@JesseMontgomery]

Sounds awesome! Check out some of my other videos if you need more tips. Thanks for watching!

[@aveshengovender5175]

Awesome videos! Really well made. Keep it up 😱

[@JesseMontgomery]

Thanks so much!! I appreciate the support

[@aspenrocks123]

** pretty much any locking carabiner ** it must be graded for holding weight! i found out the hard way yesterday, i had a non graded locking carabiner i was using with my grigri at the gym for the first time and i belayed someone then he borrowed it to belay me and freaked out (rightfully so, he definitely could have fallen and gotten really hurt) because it wasnt meant for climbing, even though it was locking. good thing i learned before anything bad happened

[@ManILoveGoats]

Super great video! Really well made and informative, thanks dude :)

[@JesseMontgomery]

Thanks so much!!

[@livinghomunculus657]

You for sure need doubles of each cam #0-#8, 10 alpine draws, 2 ice axes, and ice screws

[@josephlau8476]

I like climbing very much

[@JesseMontgomery]

Me too!

[@mokshchitkara6087]

Love the video, just a piece of constructive criticism. Looks like you shot LOG and didn't color grade it, throw the camera manufacturer LOG to rec709 LUT on there next time. It'll be great!

[@JesseMontgomery]

Thanks so much. I did in fact shoot LOG, but I usually do my own color grading rather than using LUTS just for learning purposes. But thanks for the feedback, looking back the colors did seem to get a little flat on this one.

[@mokshchitkara6087]

@@JesseMontgomery Using the manufacturer LUT isn't cheating. Professional colorists use the manufacturer LUT and just put their own color before it. Give it a go

[@JesseMontgomery]

@@mokshchitkara6087 thanks I’ll definitely give it a shot

[@FluffyAmyNL]

tnx for this video we gone start climbing outside for first time this summer. one thing i dont understand when u climb a route u gotta climb down and collect ur gear as u go? cause when i finish a route im normally so tired don`t think i can also climb down & collect gear >.

[@brianstanky]

i aint buying climbing shoes imma just use my velcro light up sneakers

[@Abraham-is4bo]

What about climbing in the snow

[@musicman49000]

you forgot the most important equipment, a buddy to come along! 😊

[@wulf67]

Metolius makes a PAS too. It's the most metolius piece of gear there is.

[@rikmoncur]

"Pick a cool colour and move on" 👍

[@Martin-q2x8d]

In some gyms (e.g. in Germany) ATCs aren’t allowed anymore

[@JesseMontgomery]

Yes many larger gym chains in the US now require assisted braking devices

[@mikemac4630]

Definitely safest when learning to use a Grigri! It’s almost fool proof. Once you get the theory behind belaying you can move to an ATC which is much more versatile.

[@IonelaVoinescu-w6k]

My son and I are working

[@christianbriones6124]

About how much of each do I need ? I wanna start little on rocks at Joshua tree. How many Quickdraws and things do I need of each ? Thanks

[@JesseMontgomery]

For Joshua tree 8-12 quick draws will get you up just about any sport routes there. Keep in mind Joshua Tree is a very old-school area and many of the sport routes are run out or require some trad gear. I’d also recommend bringing a set of nuts and some cams. 1-2 of each size of cam will be good for shorter routes. Good luck and be safe!

[@DaCunha81]

Jesse, honest one question, by ordering shoes online, how you suppose to try a bunch of shoes?

[@JesseMontgomery]

Good question. If it’s your first pair I would really recommend finding a place that sells shoes so you can try them on before you buy. If that is not an option, there are usually reviews online for popular shoe brands that can help you figure out sizing in relation to your normal street shoes. Reviews will often tell you whether certain shoes are better for wide feet or narrow as well

[@Edub-em3rr]

How much is a setup like that?

[@christianboric4016]

What about helmets? Essential or not?

[@JesseMontgomery]

For climbing outside I would say yes. A lot of it depends on the area, quality of the rock, safety of the routes, and your own comfort level. My opinion it’s better to just always wear one when climbing outside

[@elosozelo]

forgot about helmet for the outdoor climbing.

[@JesseMontgomery]

Good point

[@BackcountryPilgrim]

As a gearhead I find this offensive. I need ALL THE GEAR!!! LOL! Great video, new sub. :)

[@JesseMontgomery]

I know what you mean you should see the rest of our gear closet lol 😜 Thanks for watching!

[@rodrigoruiz976]

Are there any climbing gloves that are viable? (Not necessarily perfect)

[@JesseMontgomery]

Typically climbers do not wear gloves while actually climbing as they inhibit your ability to feel and grab smaller holds. However, some people wear gloves while belaying and aid climbing to protect their hands from the rope. Black Diamond Equipment and Petzl both make great gloves for this purpose.

[@rodrigoruiz976]

@@JesseMontgomery I was thinking more of a climbing glove, as in, for the climber. I know it will make it harder, but I was hoping for one that wouldn’t make it much harder (and I’m not a professional anyway). Anything that would keep my hands intact 😂, just like I use gloves at the gym.

[@linaslazauskas6755]

I'm a noob at this, but I'm pretty sure you also need a helmet at some point :D

[@nigellax454]

Can’t remember if you said helmet. Did you say helmet? Helmet helmet.

[@daleeikmeier3858]

Helmet?

[@pat13487]

❤❤

[@burdenoflove8776]

Or you can just free solo and not need any gear except maybe shoes and chalk. Lol jk! I'm trying to just get into rock climbing and it all seems kinda daunting with all the stuff to learn and gear to get. But this was pretty informative and I thank you for it!

[@JesseMontgomery]

Ha ha I don't recommend free soloing, but you can certainly go bouldering with just shoes and chalk! Welcome to the climbing community and thanks for watching 😃

[@lukeinkson]

Dude you look like Logan from Veronica Mars 😂

[@JesseMontgomery]

Ha ha I guess I’ll take that as a complement 😂

[@Rpodnee]

Free soloing is still the cheapest type of climbing, assuming your life is worthless.

[@captainjacobkeyes6733]

I hate the thumbnail of this video

[@hwajeongkid25]

You could double your followers by having a subtitle for non-native english viewers

[@WayneReed-l2x]

One of the most straightforward climbing gear videos out there. Jesse always has such good info!

[@JesseMontgomery]

Thanks for watching!

[@JaydenCarter-m4u]

Im just getting ready to start climbing. Im super stoked and your video is perfect. Simple, well explained and to the point.

[@JesseMontgomery]

Thanks for watching! Glad it helped

[@MiaFoster-d3e]

Jesse. Excellent presentation. Straight forward advice. With knowledge and know how. Thank You. Stay safe. And subscribers number is increasing!

[@JesseMontgomery]

Thanks so much!

[@NikoleRemaley]

Great video! thank you so much

[@JesseMontgomery]

Thanks for watching!

[@MadisonBuckley-y9y]

Jesse. Excellent presentation. Straight forward advice. With knowledge and know how. Thank You. Stay safe. And subscribers number is increasing!