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Top Boxing Week Climbing Gear Under $100

The holidays are the perfect time to treat yourself so some new climbing gear

For most climbers, Boxing Week shopping has become almost as much of a tradition as Christmas itself. So, to help you navigate the overwhelming number of offerings this time of year, we’ve put together a list of what we feel are the best boxing week purchases for climbers for 2023.

Best for sport climbing and cragging
Black Diamond HotForge Quickdraw

Black Diamond HotForge Quickdraw

An affordable and versatile quickdraw

This easy-to-clip quickdraw offers durability and performance that far exceeds its modest price. This is an excellent value.

Best for challenging sport climbing
Petzl Spirit Express Quickdraw

Petzl Spirit Express Quickdraw

The standard for high-end sport climbing quickdraws

The iconic Petzl Spirit Express draw has been updated and now features less weight without compromising the easy clipping that has made it the standard for difficult sport climbs.

Best for long trad routes
Metolius Ultralight Master Cam

Metolius Ultralight Master Cam

USA-made ultralight cams with excellent holding power

Not only are the innovative Ultralight Master Cams surprisingly light, and therefore ideal for big backcountry trad routes, but they also deliver exceptional holding power and durability.

Best for sport climbing, cragging, and climbers with big hands
Petzl Djinn Bent Gate Carabiner

Petzl Djinn Bent Gate Carabiner

A large easy-to-clip carabiner

The Djinn bent gate carabiner, with its slightly oversized proportions, is perfect for desperate sport clips and for climbers with big paws.

Best for climbers seeking a durable biner for high-use belaying
Edelrid HMS Bulletproof Screw Carabiner

Edelrid HMS Bulletproof Screw Carabiner

An innovative and highly durable belay biner

With its steel insert at the wide end of the biner’s body, the HMS Bulletproof Screw Carabiner delivers exceptional durability when used with traditional belay devices.

Best for organizing cams on big trad racks
Petzl Spirit Bent Gate Carabiner Six Pack

Petzl Spirit Bent Gate Carabiner Six Pack

Lightweight coloured biners for racking cams

The classic easy-to-clip Spirit bent gate biner is now available in a coloured six-pack that perfectly pairs with the colour of your cams.

Best for climbers with limited space
Metolius Project Hangboard

Metolius Project Hangboard

A versatile and affordable hangboard for finger strength development

Stay fit and amp up your finger strength with the gently-textured and relatively compact Metolius Project Hangboard.

Best for building high-use top-rope anchors
Edelrid Bulletproof Screw Gate Carabiner

Edelrid Bulletproof Screw Gate Carabiner

A highly durable locking biner

If you’re tired of wearing out locking biners when top roping, check out the Edelrid Bulletproof Screw Gate Carabiner. Featuring a steel insert at the basket end of the biner, the Bulletproof will outlast any conventional all-aluminum biner.

Best for belaying steep routes and reducing neck stress
Metolius Upshot Belay Glasses

Metolius Upshot Belay Glasses

Lightweight and durable belay glasses

Tired of straining your neck when belaying your partner on their mega-proj? Then get
yourself a pair of Upshot Belay Glasses. Your neck will appreciate the reduced stress, and
your climbing partner will be grateful for the increased level of attention.

Best for installing and removing draws
Metolius Superclip Stick Clip

Metolius Superclip Stick Clip

A lightweight stick clip

With no moving parts and a simple and utilitarian design, the perfect tool for installing and removing quickdraws. This is mandatory kit for every sport climber.

Best for preventing tri-axial loading when belaying
Black Diamond GridLock Belay Screwgate Locking Carabiner

Black Diamond GridLock Belay Screwgate Locking Carabiner

A belay carabiner with a unique anti-rotation shape

The GridLock Belay biner’s innovative gate construction prevents tri-axial loading making it an excellent choice for belaying with a Gri Gri or traditional belay devices.

Best for warming up at the cliff before attempting difficult routes or boulder problems
Metolius Light Rail Hangboard

Metolius Light Rail Hangboard

A portable hangboard for the home or the crag

With its skin-friendly wood construction and portable hanging system, the Metolius Light Rail
Hangboard is perfect for warming at the crag or training at home.

Best cost-effective lockers for anchors and other critical connections
Black Diamond Hotforge Screwgate 3 Pack

Black Diamond Hotforge Screwgate 3 Pack

Versatile and affordable locking carabiners

Sold in a three-pack, these versatile and lightweight locking biners are perfect for anchors and other critical connections.

Best for belaying with various devices
Metolius Element II Auto Lock Carabiner

Metolius Element II Auto Lock Carabiner

A compact auto-locking belay biner

The Element II Auto Lock Carabiner, with its midsize proportions and auto-locking mechanism, is a versatile and secure belay biner that can be used with a Gri Gri as well as more traditional belay devices.

Products reviewed in this article:

Best for sport climbing and cragging

Black Diamond HotForge Quickdraw

Black Diamond HotForge Quickdraw

Buy Now - From $24.95

Buy Now - From $21.95

Best for challenging sport climbing

Petzl Spirit Express Quickdraw

Petzl Spirit Express Quickdraw

Buy Now - From $32.95

Buy Now - From $23.95

Best for long trad routes

Metolius Ultralight Master Cam

Metolius Ultralight Master Cam

Buy Now - $71.94 (35% OFF)

Buy Now - From $69.95

Best for sport climbing, cragging, and climbers with big hands

Petzl Djinn Bent Gate Carabiner

Petzl Djinn Bent Gate Carabiner

Buy Now - $7.93 (43% OFF)

Buy Now - $9.95

Best for climbers seeking a durable biner for high-use belaying

Edelrid HMS Bulletproof Screw Carabiner

Edelrid HMS Bulletproof Screw Carabiner

Buy Now - $35.95

Buy Now - $28.95

Best for organizing cams on big trad racks

Petzl Spirit Bent Gate Carabiner Six Pack

Petzl Spirit Bent Gate Carabiner Six Pack

Buy Now - $94.95

Buy Now - $67.95

Best for climbers with limited space

Metolius Project Hangboard

Metolius Project Hangboard

Buy Now - $99.95

Buy Now - $79.95

Best for building high-use top-rope anchors

Edelrid Bulletproof Screw Gate Carabiner

Edelrid Bulletproof Screw Gate Carabiner

Buy Now - $27.95

Buy Now - $21.95

Best for belaying steep routes and reducing neck stress

Metolius Upshot Belay Glasses

Metolius Upshot Belay Glasses

Buy Now - $89.95

Buy Now - $64.95

Best for installing and removing draws

Metolius Superclip Stick Clip

Metolius Superclip Stick Clip

Buy Now - $35.95

Buy Now- $24.95

Best for preventing tri-axial loading when belaying

Black Diamond GridLock Belay Screwgate Locking Carabiner

Black Diamond GridLock Belay Screwgate Locking Carabiner

Buy Now - $25.95

Buy Now - $22.95

Best for warming up at the cliff before attempting difficult routes or boulder problems

Metolius Light Rail Hangboard

Metolius Light Rail Hangboard

Buy Now - $53.95

Buy Now - $39.95

Best cost-effective lockers for anchors and other critical connections

Black Diamond Hotforge Screwgate 3 Pack

Black Diamond Hotforge Screwgate 3 Pack

Buy Now - $39.95

Buy Now - $34.95

Best for belaying with various devices

Metolius Element II Auto Lock Carabiner

Metolius Element II Auto Lock Carabiner

Buy Now - $18.95

Buy Now - $13.95

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