This one seems odd, but trust me: climbers need nail clippers. It’s one of those things that climbers will rarely–if ever– purchase for themselves, but it’s also one of those things that they need on a consistent basis. Before chalking up to climb there is the inevitable, “Does anyone have any nail clippers?” That call leads to several minutes of everyone assembled searching their bags until someone finds a tiny pair of ancient nail clippers at the bottom of a backpack. Save the climber in your life the trouble and get them one they can keep on their keys! Or at least hook to an inner pocket in their crag bag. They’re cheap and they’re worth it! 

Rope brushes are a fantastic and affordable holiday gift for the climber in your life. These adorable little springs will scrub and clean even the dirtiest rope! Climber’s ropes can pick up a lot of dirt and grime from the hardware we put them through. Dirt and grains of sand can damage belay devices and carabiners, but with the Edelweiss rope brush you can safely scrub your ropes and extend the life of both your rope and the hardware you use!  

While this might not seem like a climber gift, trust me–it is. Climbers love nothing more than making a huge batch of literally anything in a dutch oven. There is something magical about making a fire, chopping up various vegetables and meats, throwing them in a pot, and then throwing that pot on a fire. Climber’s eat that stuff up (literally). After a long day out climbing, this is the perfect camp meal accessory. 

This might seem boring, but durable dishes can be a game changer for climbers. Small traveling dishes that don’t break and are easy to clean make a world of difference when you’re on a climbing trip. One of the hardest parts about climbing trips is the food prep and clean up! It can take up a lot of your time. Particularly when it’s cold, climbers don’t want to spend too much time running icy water over hard to clean dishes before they head to their tent for the night. Get your climber the gift of a dish they can just wipe out with a paper towel and throw back in the bin!