| Climbing is and exciting and exhilarating | | | | lightweight and made out of material that |
| sport. While knowing your equipment inside | | | | will deflect UV rays to prevent sunburn. In |
| and out is extremely important, knowing what | | | | extreme cold it's important to have pants |
| clothes to wear is almost as equally | | | | that are well insulated and waterproof (but |
| important. The type of clothes you'll need | | | | still lightweight). |
| depends on the type of climb you'll be doing | | | | |
| and the climate of your location. | | | | If you're climbing in a warm weather area, |
| | | | consider wearing a vest. These are popular |
| Base layer pants or briefs and undershirts | | | | with climbers as they keep any chill off your |
| proved thermal protection for cold climbs and | | | | torso and allow free movement of your arms. |
| allow for easy movement. It's important to | | | | They also have pockets for stowing equipment |
| have your first layer of clothing close to | | | | and snacks. |
| the skin to allow perspiration to evaporate | | | | |
| and keep air circulating. | | | | Jackets are an important piece of clothing |
| | | | especially in cool to extreme cold climbing |
| Choosing the right shirt for your climb is | | | | locations. Light windbreakers are perfect |
| also important. It's essential to keep your | | | | for cool weather; they keep the chill off and |
| wrists, elbows and shoulders free to do | | | | provide protection from sunburn. Extreme |
| critical work with your equipment and only in | | | | cold weather jackets should be lightweight |
| extreme cold weather is warming the arms | | | | yet insulated and allow for easy movement. |
| important. You'll need a shirt that allows | | | | Remember that a warm weather location can |
| for room in the shoulders so your upper body | | | | turn cold after the sun goes down. |
| movement is not hindered. | | | | |
| | | | Helmets are more of a piece of gear than a |
| The type of pants or shorts you wear is more | | | | piece of clothing but they are many times |
| of a matter of preference and depends on the | | | | neglected by climbers. They will save you |
| climate. Most climbers prefer to wear to | | | | from major injury if you fall a short |
| shorts on less challenging climbs in warm | | | | distance or there are rock slides from above. |
| locations. Shorts should stretch without | | | | A helmet also provides sun protection for |
| clinging to your body and should be durable | | | | your head. |
| so they can stand up to grazes with the | | | | |
| terrain. | | | | Clothing can be as important as the equipment |
| | | | you bring on your climb. Plan wisely and take |
| Pants are used in colder locations and need | | | | all climate factors into consideration |
| to be stretchy and durable as well, | | | | whether you are going to Madrid or Alicante. |
| especially in the knees. They should be | | | | |