You will need a few things
Two abseiling articles shared their abseiling equipment necessities list so get the items from both lists for a complete kit:
Rappelinfo.com offers a list of exactly what you need:
| Climbing helmet and each best brands to buy | Durable gloves see reviews and each best brand to buy | Comfortable climbing shoes see reviews and each best brand to buy |
| Rappelling harness | Rappelling rope | Hiking pants |
| Belay device | Knife on a lanyard | Rappel rings |
Mora’s article, Rock Climbing & Abseiling Equipment | 10 Pieces Of Gear You Should Own, offered these additional choices:
| Accessory cord | Climbing rope protector | Climbing & Abseiling helmet |
| Carabiners | Protection (anchors) | Rope bag |
| Climbing & Abseiling guidebook |
99Boulders recommends a few more choices:
| Chalk and chalk bag | Nut tool | Slings |
| Climbing tape | Climbing brush | Climbing pack |
| Trak pad | Crash pad |
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Parnisariarms.com has specialized rappelling equipment if you want to go that route. See here.
My list:
| Stasher bag | Backpack | Abseiling stickers from Redbubble |
Shop here to get started
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Here are 3 items to get you started.
| 1st Choice | 2Nd Choice |
| PETZL – Sirocco, Ultra-Lightweight Climbing and Mountaineering Helmet $139.95 | Black Diamond Half Dome Climbing Helmet $74.00 |
| Prices taken from Rappelinfo Best Climbing Helmets 2021 | |
| Liberty Mountain Rappel Glove $38.36 | Petzl Cordex PLUS Gloves for Climbers $49.95 |
| Prices taken from Rappelinfo Best Climbing Gloves 2021 | |
| Climb X Apex Climbing Shoe (2019) $89.95 for men | La Sportiva Solution Climbing Shoe Men’s. $180.00 |
| Black Diamond Momentum Climbing Shoe – Women’s $64.95-149.12 For women | SCARPA Women’s Origin Wmn Climbing Shoe $61.72-99.00 For women |
| Prices taken from Rappelinfo Best Climbing Shoes 2021 |
