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Fall climbing lifestyle gear for gym, crag and town

From couch to crag you'll love these lifestyle pieces

This fall, we’ll be blending gym sessions,trips to the crags or boulders, and navigating the demands of work and urban social life. It’s definitely easier with the right clothes and accessories to keep you fit, help with recovery, protect you from the elements, and keep you moving. Here are some great products to consider adding to your mix.
Great for crag or town, fall and winter

Arc'teryx Cerium Hoody

The alpine proven Cerium Hoody is a packable layer of warmth for winter climbing, hanging out at camp, and lunch breaks. With a refined design, the team at Arc’teryx has sourced sustainable materials while maintaining its exceptional warmth-to-weight ratio. The outer recycled Arato™ nylon is light and durable, an eco-friendly liner reduces petroleum use, and the insulated StormHood™ extends protection.

  • Recycled 15D Arato™ shell fabric provides excellent durability and water resistance at a very light weight
  • Recycled 20D Arato liner is downproof, keeping all the insulation right where it should be
  • Down Composite Mapping™ technology combines top-quality 850 fill power European white goose down with Coreloft™ synthetic insulation in key moisture-prone areas
  • Adjustable, down-insulated StormHood™ provides coverage without compromising vision
  • Smooth, lined collar and chin guard is easy on your skin
  • Two handwarmer pockets with zip closure and internal zippered pocket for small essentials
  • Exterior is treated with a DWR (durable water repellency) finish to shed precipitation
  • Elastic cuffs and adjustable hem cord seal out drafts
  • Includes stuff sack for compact transport
A pack to transition from a full day of work to an evening session at the local crag or gym.

Black Diamond Ethos 32 Pack

The largest, most technical pack in the Campus Collection, the Ethos 32-liter daypack can easily Featuring a top-loading design with hood for added weather protection, the main compartment has quick-access thanks to the Blitz-style opening borrowed from our award-winning Blitz packs. The fully featured internal organizer features a key-leash and zippered mesh pockets, while the padded laptop sleeve is quickly accessed with a secure, side zippered opening. Two external stretchy side pockets hold water bottles, climbing shoes or any other gear you need, and a front-mounted daisy chain adds attachment options. With a main pack body built from 100% recycled fabrics, the Ethos 32 daypack is ready for all of life’s adventures.

  • 32-liter storage capacity—enough for a laptop, folders, organizer, extra papers, books, additional electronics, a change of clothes and all your extra items
  • 100% Recycled body fabric—Eco-conscious BD Mini Ripstop combined with a 840d polyester create a new level of style and protection with 100% post consumer recycled fibers made from discarded water bottles
  • Two stretchy but durable side pockets for water bottle, climbing shoes or other easy to grab gear Internal org with key leash and zipper mesh pockets
  • Externally accessed padded laptop sleeve with soft, electronic friendly lining fabric
  • S-curve shoulder strap shaping with dual density max comfort foams for breathable, all day carrying comfort
  • Large main compartment with fully featured internal organizer, padded electronics sleeve, and key leash
  • Separate front zippered accessories pocket with organization for pens and accessories
  • Padded back-panel with ventilated air channel combined with breathable air-mesh
  • Dependable and long lasting YKK zippers
  • Reflective markings for visibility on commutes
  • Side compression straps to keep everything tightened down for when you’re on the move
  • djustable sternum strap
Builds strength between gym sessions.

Metolius Grip Saver Plus

This exercise tool for climbers helps strengthen and balance hand muscles. It’s designed to allow opposing hand action to give you a balanced warm up, and to encourage small muscle development and rehabilitation.

  • To use, squeeze ball to make a fist, then extend fingers against the bungee elastics
  • Includes all 3 colours in 1 pack: blue is softest, red is medium, yellow is stiffest

Mountain Hardwear Men's AP Active Pants

Updated with a new athletic fit, the Hardwear AP Active™ Pants are up for anything. Made from a twill fabric that’s comfortable, durable, and has excellent stretch. Perfect for a day at work and then a session at the gym.

  • Durable nylon with a hint of spandex for stretch
  • Two front pockets, two rear pockets and drop-in knife pocket
  • Articulated knees give you room to move
  • Belt loops and zip fly
Great for the gym or crag.

Black Diamond Skin Maintenance Kit

A compact kit that includes your skin-care essentials for cragging, including a nail clipper, 1 ½” inch tape, 1 ½” split roll tape, and sanding block.

Your skin is literally what holds you on the rock, so it’s no wonder why we as climbers need to constantly maintain a fine-tuned “manicure.” The Black Diamond Skin-Maintenance Kit has everything you need to repair your fingers at the crag, and to doctor up those flappers and calluses after a hard day of cragging. Inside you’ll find a nail clipper, which is straight-angled for trimming skin, a roll of 1 ½” inch climbing tape, a roll of 1 ½” split roll tape for more accurate taping, and a sanding block. All of this comes housed in a travel tote that fits easily in your crag pack.

Black Diamond Women's Notion Pants

Soft organic cotton pants with a touch of stretch, the Notion Pant is perfect for training, cragging and gym climbing.

Whether you’re cranking 4x4s on the board or putting in serious burns on your project, the Black Diamond Notion Pant provides a comfortable, breathable fit. The soft elastic waistband layers comfortably under a harness, and reinforced knees stand up day after day of cragging abuse.

Cotopaxi Halcon Chalk Bag

Why not have a chalk bag to match your personality? The Halcon, part of Cotopaxi’s Del Dia collection, is made of fabric remnants left over from production of other bags, so your chalk bag is genuinely one-of-a-kind. The rear mesh pocket is large enough for a bar or smart phone, so you can have a quick bite or take a summit selfie without having to open your pack.

  • Made of durable, lightweight fabric sourced from fabric remnants
  • Structured rim stays open for quick chalk dips
  • Fleecy interior is soft on the hands
  • Zippered pocket is large enough for a cell phone
  • Sorry, no colour choice

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A pack to transition from a full day of work to an evening session at the local crag or gym.

Black Diamond Ethos 32 Pack

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Metolius Grip Saver Plus

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Mountain Hardwear Men's AP Active Pants

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Black Diamond Skin Maintenance Kit

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Black Diamond Women's Notion Pants

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Cotopaxi Halcon Chalk Bag

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