(That Aren’t a Rock Climbing Mug)
Need a gift idea for that climbing friend in your life but tired of being spammed with the crimpy coffee mug? A coffee mug is a great gift, but unless your partner collects them, do you really want to get them another?
There are many more gifts out there that you can surprise your partner with. Instead of settling for the mug, grab something from this list of gift ideas for the rock climber in your life.
1. Chalk Bag!
A chalk bag is an excellent gift that won’t break the bank. You likely already know your friend’s favorite color, or you can pick something to match their harness or shoes. Some chalk bags are made with unique landscape designs, making your friend feel like they’re in the mountains every time they dig their sweaty hand into it. It’s a meaningful and unique gift demonstrating your appreciation for their love of climbing.
Here are some chalk bags you can check out:
- prAna makes super lightweight graphic and plain chalk bags that look like little pouches!
- Black Diamond has a good selection of stiff-rimmed stylish bags.
- Metolius offers a variety of chalk bags suited for every climber.
- 8Bplus is the go-to for a little monster chalk bag; just make sure to find out which is your partner’s favorite!
- Organic lets you customize a bag to make it a truly one-of-a-kind gift!
2. Finger Bands
Do you want to keep your climbing partner healthy so they can keep providing you with psych? (or, you know, just because you like climbing with them…) Grab them a fingerband! Strengthening the antagonist muscles of your hand is a great way to stay healthy and should be in every climber’s routine. It’s a gift that shows you care about their well-being and want them to continue enjoying their climbing adventures.
There are a ton of different types out there. You can find these by searching “Finger Strengthening Bands” and choosing the one you think your partner likes best. Some options offer different resistances, so if you grab a pack of three, your partner will have a progression to work toward. Keep them healthy and strong so they can keep climbing with you!
3. Climbing Key Chain
Like the ones on ClimbersGift.com, a climbing keychain is cooler than it sounds. Grab your climbing partner a key holder for their home and let them hang their keys in style. Whether they climb trad or ice or simply like the designs, they have options for every climber! It’s a useful gift that keeps their keys organized while adding a touch of their favorite hobby to their everyday routine.
Their unique key holders are hand-painted to look like rock or ice and are perfect for helping your partner improve their placements. (; If nothing else, they look cool and add a bit of climbing to their home. Plus, they’re a great conversation piece!
4. Boot Bananas
Have you discussed your partner’s stinky shoes? They open their gym bag, and BAM, you’re knocked down by the foul stench of their marinated climbing shoes. Do them, and yourself, a favor by grabbing them some Boot Bananas.
Boot Bananas are designed to remove odors and sweat from shoes. The blend of salt, minerals, and the finest botanicals will help you and everyone in the gym from your partner’s stinky feet. The perfect banana shape allows them to fit into any climbing shoe!
5. Boulderball
Boulderball is a great gift to break out on the boulder pads between burns on the wall or when they’re simply chilling at home on the couch. Your partner can now get their climbing fix even on rest days! The Boulderball comes with a set of routes, “Famous Mountains,” chalk, and a colored ball to climb!
Use your hand to traverse around the ball and try to onsight each problem. It’s not as easy as it looks! Crimp, pinch, and dyno your way around the little disco-looking ball to conquer all the routes. It increases dexterity and concentration and is an excellent gift for climbers of all ages!
Ditch that climbing mug idea and gift your partner something new this year. Whether you want to surprise them with a new chalk bag, keep their fingers healthy so you selfishly always have a partner or finally make them deal with their rank gym bag, they’ll surely appreciate anything you get for them.