Southwest Desert Rock Climbing Gear List
Peter Stone · 44 items
This gear list outlines the complete set of equipment selected by Peter Stone for safe, efficient, and reliable climbing in some of the world’s most iconic desert environments—including Moab, Indian Creek, Red Rock Canyon, and Joshua Tree. Each item is chosen to handle the unique challenges of desert rock: abrasive sandstone, deep crack systems, wide temperature swings, long approaches, and relentless sun exposure. Optimized for durability and performance on both single-pitch and multi-pitch routes, this list serves as a dependable reference for planning, preparation, and on-route decision-making across varied desert terrain.
Gear
Ortovox
WINDBREAKER JACKET M
Petzl
Micro Traxion Pulley
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Metolius
Half Finger Climbing Gloves Khaki
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Metolius
Metolius Climbing Glove - 3/4 Finger
$32.99
Petzl
Grigri Belay Device
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Mountain Hardwear
Crag Wagon 45 L Pack
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Mountain Hardwear
Mountain Hardwear Alpine Light 50L Backpack Undyed, S/M
$300.00
Black Diamond Equipment
C4 Camalot
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Rocky Talkie
Rocky Talkie Spiral Radio Leash
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Sun Bum
Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Stick
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Sun Bum
Sun Bum Original SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Stick
$13.49
Ortovox
Affinity Hoody
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Rocky Talkie
Rocky Talkie 5 Watt Expedition GMRS Radio
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Rocky Talkie
Rocky Talkie Rocky Talkie Waterproof Hand Mic for 5-Watt Radio
$65.00
Ortovox
Pala Short
Ortovox
MTN STRIPE CAP
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Blackstrap
BlackStrap Treble Hood Balaclava Kids | Multi Gray | Christy Sports
$18.89
Black Diamond Equipment
Airnet Harness
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Ortovox
Ravine Metawool 90 Insulating Jacket
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Kong
Gi-Gi
Black Diamond Equipment
Mojo Chalk Bag
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Mammut
8.7 Crag Sender Dry Rope
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Black Diamond Equipment
White Gold Loose Chalk
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Black Diamond Equipment
Black Diamond Equipment Black Diamond White Gold Block Chalk - 56g
$4.95
Petzl
Spatha Knife
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Petzl
Connect Adjust Lanyard
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Black Diamond Equipment
Camalot Ultralight
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Birkenstock
Arizona EVA Sandal
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Black Diamond Equipment
Miniwire Alpine Quickdraw 3 Pack
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Black Diamond Equipment
LiteWire Carabiner
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Black Diamond Equipment
Offset Stopper Set
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Black Diamond Equipment
Full Rope Burrito Bag
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Black Diamond Equipment
HotWire Quickdraw Quickpack
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Ortovox
Affinity Plus Pants
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Petzl
Meteor Climbing Helmet
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Rocky Talkie
Rocky Talkie Waterproof Hand Mic
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Skratch Labs
Sport Hydration Mix
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Smith
XC Sunglasses
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Ortovox
Trad 22L Dry Backpack
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Smart Wool
Run Mid Crew Socks
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Smartwool
Smartwool Run Targeted Cushion Mid Crew Socks
$22.00
Buff
Grateful Dead Bertha
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Black Diamond Equipment
LiteWire Rackpack
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SaltStick
Electrolyte Salt Capsules - 100 Capsules
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SaltStick
SaltStick Race Ready Caps Plus - 100 Capsules
$29.95
Sterling
6mm Auto Block
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Black Diamond Equipment
Wiregate Nut Tool
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Black Diamond Equipment
Crack Gloves
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prAna
1965251 Men's prAna Tank
Petzl
Sm'D Twist Lock Carabiner
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La Sportiva
Cobra Eco
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La Sportiva
TX2 Evo Approach Shoes
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