Everything you need to start indoor climbing

Get your climbing thrills without the winter frostbite

Gus Alexandropoulos January 3, 2024

With the holiday season over, many aspiring climbers will be looking to get to the climbing gym to improve their fitness and hone their skills. To help you get the most out of your time spent pulling on plastic this season, we’ve put together a list of everything you will need to start indoor climbing.

Best for climbers seeking a well-made and comfortable entry-level climbing shoe

Scarpa Origin

A comfortable and surprisingly versatile entry-level shoe

Buy Now - Men's $138.95 Buy Now - Women's $138.95 Buy Now - Men's $119.00 Buy Now - Women's $119.00

The Origin is an impeccably constructed Italian-made climbing shoe for new climbers wanting all-around performance and comfort.

Best for vegan climbers seeking a solid-performing entry-level shoe

Black Diamond Momentum Rock Shoes

A comfortable and affordable entry-level climbing shoe

Buy Now - Men's $114.95 Buy Now - Women's $114.95 Buy Now - Men's $99.95 Buy Now - Women's $99.95

With its unique synthetic woven upper, the Black Diamond Momentum delivers the right balance of performance and comfort without compromising vegan ideals.

Best for new climbers seeking a more adjustable fit

La Sportiva Tarantulace Rock Shoes

A comfortable and affordable entry-level lace-up shoe

Buy Now - Men's $119.95 Buy Now - Women's $119.95 Buy Now - Men's $89.00 Buy Now - Women's $89.00

With its full-length lace-up closure, the Tarantulace allows climbers to fine-tune the fit of their shoes for optimal performance or comfort.

Best for climbers seeking a comfortable harness for indoor and outdoor climbing

Petzl Corax LT Harness

An affordable entry and intermediate-level harness

Buy Now - Men's $67.94 (24% OFF) Buy Now - Women's $67.94 (24% OFF) Buy Now - Men's $64.95 Buy Now - Women's $64.95

The Corax LT delivers exceptional value, comfort, and permanence, making it a great choice for new and experienced climbers.

Best for new climbers who are on a budget

Black Diamond Momentum Harness

An affordable and highly adjustable entry-level harness

Buy Now - Men's $56.94 (24% OFF) Buy Now - Women's $56.94 (24% OFF) Buy Now - Men's $64.95 Buy Now - Women's $64.95

Don’t let the affordable price fool you – the Momentum harness delivers the comfort new climbers will appreciate without breaking the bank.

Best for climbers seeking a maximum adjustability to accommodate changing proportions

C.A.M.P. Energy CR3/Energy Nova Harness

A fully adjustable climbing harness

Buy Now - Men's $67.95 Buy Now - Women's $67.95 Buy Now - Men's $49.95 Buy Now - Women's $49.95

The fully-padded Energy CR3/Energy Nova harness provides comfort and affordability, and thanks to its fully adjustable leg loops and waist belt, ensures a proper fit for a wide range of climbers.

Best for climbers seeking a straightforward chalk bag at a reasonable price

Black Diamond Mojo Zip Chalk Bag

A classic cylinder chalk bag

Buy Now - $19.94 (23% OFF) Buy Now - $21.95

With its traditional cylinder shape and convenient zippered pocket, the Mojo Zip Chalk Bag is perfect for carrying chalk as well as storing small essentials when climbing.

Best for younger climbers or anyone who can appreciate this chalk bag’s whimsical look

8BPlus Donald Chalk Bag

A slightly oversized chalk bag with unique aesthetics

Buy Now - $44.95 Buy Now - $32.95

With its doll-like aesthetics, the Donald chalk bag is a perfect choice for younger climbers or those who want to make an amusing visual statement at the gym.

Friction Labs Secret Stuff Hygienic Liquid Chalk

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Buy Now - $15.94 (20% OFF) Buy Now - $19.00

Consisting of an 80 percent ethyl alcohol base, Friction Labs’ Secret Stuff Hygienic Liquid Chalk delivers exceptional drying power and may also provide additional protection against the spreading of germs.