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
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La Sportiva
Cobra Eco
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Black Diamond Equipment
Black Diamond Equipment Black Diamond White Gold Block Chalk - 56g
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Petzl
Spatha Knife
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Black Diamond Equipment
Camalot Ultralight
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La Sportiva
TX2 Evo Approach Shoes
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Metolius
Metolius Climbing 3/4 Finger Glove Natural, L
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Petzl
Grigri Belay Device
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Black Diamond Equipment
Black Diamond Equipment Black Diamond Miniwire Alpine Quickdraw 60cm
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Black Diamond Equipment
LiteWire Carabiner
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Black Diamond Equipment
Black Diamond Equipment Black Diamond Offset Stopper #11
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Black Diamond Equipment
HotWire Quickdraw Quickpack
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Mountain Hardwear
Crag Wagon 45 L Pack
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Black Diamond Equipment
C4 Camalot
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Ortovox
Affinity Plus Pants
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Petzl
Meteor Climbing Helmet
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Sun Bum
Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Stick
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Ortovox
Affinity Hoody
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Smith
XC Sunglasses
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Ortovox
Trad 22L Dry Backpack
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Rocky Talkie
Rocky Talkie 5 Watt Expedition GMRS Radio
Smartwool
Smartwool Run Targeted Cushion Mid Crew Sock Deep Navy, M
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Ortovox
Pala Short
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Black Diamond Equipment
LiteWire Rackpack
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SaltStick
Electrolyte Salt Capsules - 100 Capsules
Sterling
6mm Auto Block
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Black Diamond Equipment
Airnet Harness
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Ortovox
Ravine Metawool 90 Insulating Jacket
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Kong
Gi-Gi
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prAna
1965251 Men's prAna Tank
Petzl
Connect Adjust Lanyard
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Black Diamond Equipment
Full Rope Burrito Bag
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Rocky Talkie
Rocky Talkie Spiral Radio Leash
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Rocky Talkie
Rocky Talkie Waterproof Hand Mic
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Buff
Grateful Dead Bertha
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Ortovox
MTN STRIPE CAP
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Wiregate Nut Tool
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Birkenstock
Arizona EVA Sandal
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Skratch Labs
Sport Hydration Mix
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Black Diamond Equipment
Crack Gloves
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Black Diamond Equipment
Black Diamond Equipment Black Diamond Mojo Zip Chalk Bag Carbon M/L
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Petzl
Sm'D Twist Lock Carabiner
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Petzl
Micro Traxion Pulley
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Mammut
8.7 Crag Sender Dry Rope
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