belay device

A belay device is a mechanical piece of climbing equipment used to control a rope during belaying.

bouldering

group gear

• mats
• brush

personal gear

• shoes
• chalk
• beanie

sport climbing

group gear

• "single" rope + bag/tarp
• lighter
• sharpie
• pocket knife
• long 120cm anchor sling
• anchor carabiner

personal gear

• belay device
• harness
• chalk bag
• shoes
• personal safety or short sling
• quickdraws
• belay glasses :P
• helmet

canyoning

personal gear

• figure 8 belay device
• harness
• wetsuit
• trail-runners / boots
• personal safety or short sling
• helmet (optionally kneepads too)