{"title":"Bouldering Gear","description":"\u003cp\u003eBouldering asks for less gear than any other kind of climbing: shoes, chalk, a brush, and something to carry them in. No rope, no harness, no rack. CRACX makes the piece most climbers still improvise, the \u003cstrong\u003ebag that holds the whole session\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cracx-ascend-bouldering-chalk-bucket\"\u003eCRACX Ascend bouldering chalk bucket\u003c\/a\u003e doubles as a gear bag: a wide mouth you chalk up from with both hands, room for shoes, brushes, tape and liquid chalk, 5 L rolled down and 8 L open. Two magnets close it between attempts; for the drive, roll it down and clip it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe bouldering gear you actually need\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimbing shoes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Snug, not painful, and rented for your first sessions. The \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/start-bouldering\"\u003estart bouldering guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers the rest of week one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChalk.\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose, ball or liquid, depending on your gym: \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/field-notes\/chalk-ball-vs-loose-chalk-vs-liquid\"\u003echalk ball vs loose chalk vs liquid\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA brush.\u003c\/strong\u003e To clean the holds before your next attempt: \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/field-notes\/best-climbing-brushes-2026\"\u003ethe best climbing brushes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA bag that carries it all.\u003c\/strong\u003e Waist bag or bucket? The full case is in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/field-notes\/chalk-bag-vs-chalk-bucket\"\u003echalk bag vs chalk bucket\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA crash pad, once you go outside.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gyms have the mats; boulders don't. Start with the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/field-notes\/gym-to-crag-outdoor-bouldering-guide\"\u003egym to crag guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe complete packing list lives in the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/field-notes\/bouldering-gym-bag-checklist\"\u003ebouldering gym bag checklist\u003c\/a\u003e, and the free \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chalk-bucket-size\"\u003echalk bucket size calculator\u003c\/a\u003e adds up how many litres your own kit needs.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cracx-ascend-bouldering-chalk-bucket","title":"CRACX Ascend — Bouldering Chalk Bucket \u0026 Gear Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by climbers, for climbers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every seam, loop and closure on this bag was specified by boulderers and changed until it stopped being annoying. Nothing on it is there by default.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-order bonus: every bag ships with a boar's hair climbing brush and a refillable chalk ball already packed inside, free.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ascend is a \u003cstrong\u003ebouldering chalk bucket\u003c\/strong\u003e with the capacity of a proper \u003cstrong\u003egear bag\u003c\/strong\u003e — wide enough to chalk up with both hands, organised enough to carry the rest of your session. \u003cstrong\u003eEight dedicated storage spots\u003c\/strong\u003e — the main compartment, a liquid chalk slot, three pockets and three brush loops — plus a net underneath for your shoes. Chalk, shoes, brushes, tape and a layer in one bag: leave the gym duffel at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 L rolled down, 8 L unrolled\u003c\/strong\u003e — 27 × 15 × 13 cm. Roll it tight for a gym night, open the top up for shoes, tape and a jacket on a full day out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnetic roll-top\u003c\/strong\u003e — two magnets, one each side. Shuts one-handed between attempts; roll the top down for the ride home and it seals the chalk in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFleece-lined interior\u003c\/strong\u003e — wide mouth that takes both hands at once\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree elastic brush loops\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2.5 cm, 2 cm and 2 cm, so a wide and a fine brush both stay put\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8.5 cm stretch mesh side pocket\u003c\/strong\u003e, reinforced at the base, plus a dedicated slot for a liquid chalk bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront zip pocket that fits a Pro Max\u003c\/strong\u003e, back zip pocket for tape, keys and the removable waist belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet underneath and 4 carabiner loops\u003c\/strong\u003e — a bottle or your climbing shoes ride under the bag, and the corner loops clip it to your pack or hang it at the crag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree ways to carry\u003c\/strong\u003e — adjustable shoulder strap for the walk in, top handle once the roll-top is rolled down, waist belt while you climb. Folds flat when empty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% nylon shell\u003c\/strong\u003e with a water-repellent PU coating on the inner face, thicker composite nylon base with a thin PE sheet sewn in for structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eScroll down for the full breakdown, the spec sheet and photos of every part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEarly bird pre-order. The first production run ships in November 2026 — you're charged today, we email you the moment it leaves the warehouse, and you can cancel for a full refund any time before it ships. Free shipping, US only. 30-day returns.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CRACX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43433491628080,"sku":"CRACX-CB-001-BLK","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/0943\/0832\/files\/v3-cracx-ascend-main.jpg?v=1789793585"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/0943\/0832\/collections\/photo_2026-03-25_19-36-41.jpg?v=1786506000","url":"https:\/\/cracx.co\/collections\/bouldering-gear.oembed","provider":"CRACX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}