You don't want to be weighed down by carrying more gear than you need on a scrambling route, and you can't afford to compromise your safety by not having enough, or the right items of gear. Use the checklist to make sure that you are covered for both 'standard' scrambles and harder, more exposed routes.
Checklist
Gear list for standard scrambles
- Flexible and robust layering system
- Scrambling boots
- Protective gloves
- Helmet
- Harness
- 2 x 16 ft Slings + Screws gates
- 2 x 8ft Slings + screw gates
- 4 x HMS Karabiners
- 1 x 30 - 40m of 9mm rope
- 1 x 10 metres of 6mm diameter escape cord
Extra gear to take in supplement to the above list for harder scrambles:
- Selection of Rockcentrics (sizes 1-10)
- 4 x Extenders
- 2 x Large Hexcentrics
- 2 x HMS karabiners
- 1 x 50 m 10.5mm rope
Scott Muir
Scott is a professional Scottish climbing athlete with a wealth of trekking and climbing experience exploring and guiding routes and peaks around the globe. He is a fully qualified mountain instructor, full time athlete and Scottish Youth Team coach. Scott has climbed with some of the world’s best known climbers including Bonington, Saunders and Zak. Visit
Scott's website for more details. Photo courtesy of Laura Lawrence.
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