Southwest Desert Rock Climbing Gear List

Pete 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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Ortovox

Affinity Hoody

Unisex

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Mountain Hardwear

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Black Diamond Equipment

Black Diamond Equipment Black Diamond Miniwire Alpine Quickdraw 60cm

Low Stock: 2 Remaining

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Petzl

Sm'D Twist Lock Carabiner

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Metolius

Metolius Climbing Glove - 3/4 Finger

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Petzl

Connect Adjust Lanyard

Low Stock: 8 Remaining

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Black Diamond Equipment

Crack Gloves

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Sun Bum

Sun Bum Original SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Stick

Sizes: .45 oz

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Rocky Talkie

Rocky Talkie Waterproof Hand Mic

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Rocky Talkie

Rocky Talkie Rocky Talkie Mountain Radio - Midnight

Low Stock: 10 Remaining

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Rocky Talkie

Rocky Talkie Spiral Radio Leash

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Black Diamond Equipment

LiteWire Carabiner

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Smith

XC Sunglasses

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Black Diamond Equipment

LiteWire Rackpack

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Buff

Buff Original EcoStretch Grateful Dead Buff

Unisex

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prAna

prAna Men's Heritage Graphic Tank Top in Jackfruit

Unisex

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Black Diamond Equipment

Airnet Harness

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prAna

prAna Men's Mojo Short in Grey Blue Sea Spray

Unisex

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Birkenstock

Arizona EVA Sandal

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Black Diamond Equipment

Camalot Ultralight

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Ortovox

Ravine Metawool 90 Insulating Jacket

Men's

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Smartwool

Smartwool Run Targeted Cushion Mid Crew Sock

Unisex

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Ortovox

Affinity Plus Pants

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Black Diamond Equipment

Black Diamond Equipment Black Diamond White Gold Block Chalk - 56g

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Black Diamond Equipment

Wiregate Nut Tool

Low Stock: 6 Remaining

Unisex

Colors: Black

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Petzl

Grigri Belay Device

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Black Diamond Equipment

Black Diamond Equipment Black Diamond Offset Stopper #11

Low Stock: 4 Remaining

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Ortovox

Trad 22L Dry Backpack

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Black Diamond Equipment

HotWire Quickdraw Quickpack

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Sterling

6mm Auto Block

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Mammut

8.7 Crag Sender Dry Rope

Colors: Vibrant orange-zen

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Ortovox

Ortovox Affinity 42 Daypack

Unisex

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Black Diamond Equipment

Full Rope Burrito Bag

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La Sportiva

Cobra Eco

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Petzl

Meteor Climbing Helmet

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Black Diamond Equipment

Black Diamond Equipment Black Diamond Mojo Zip Chalk Bag Carbon M/L

Low Stock: 2 Remaining

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La Sportiva

TX2 Evo Approach Shoes

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Petzl

Spatha Knife

Unisex

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Petzl

Micro Traxion Pulley

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Kong

Gi-Gi

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Skratch Labs

Sport Hydration Mix

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SaltStick

SaltStick Electrolyte Salt Capsules - 100 Capsules

Unisex

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Black Diamond Equipment

C4 Camalot

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