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Bron-dawg · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Oct 2014 · Points: 0

Title says all. Lets see some pictures of your climbing gear storage. I'm trying to figure out how I want to build one and I'm looking for inspiration.

I couldn't find a similar thread, either I suck at using the search function or the search function sucks.

Post em up!

EricV Volk · · Woodbury, MN · Joined Jul 2012 · Points: 20


Probably not what you're looking for, but it works for me
Paul-B · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Mar 2011 · Points: 115
M Mobley · · Bar Harbor, ME · Joined Mar 2006 · Points: 911

40 bucks at home depot for a nice unit, cant be beat
homedepot.com/p/HDX-5-Shelf…

Locker · · Yucca Valley, CA · Joined Oct 2002 · Points: 2,349

If all your gear fits in one of these things, you're either a n00b, or a "Sport climber" (Neither meant as an insult).



That's not even large enough to hold my shoes.
teece303 · · Highlands Ranch, CO · Joined Dec 2012 · Points: 596

Or Alex Honhold, Locker. I don't imagine he needs much gear... ;-)

Brian C. · · Longmont, CO · Joined Feb 2010 · Points: 1,100

Peg board!

Pegboard rules

EricV Volk · · Woodbury, MN · Joined Jul 2012 · Points: 20
Locker wrote:If all your gear fits in one of these things, you're either a n00b, or a "Sport climber" (Neither meant as an insult). That's not even large enough to hold my shoes.
I am relatively new (Definitely not sporting quintuples of BD .3-6 like some guys on here ;), but I use a couple to organize everything. And, a lack of ropes means a lot less space is needed... I need a new rope...
teece303 · · Highlands Ranch, CO · Joined Dec 2012 · Points: 596

I mean this in a nice way, Brian C, but when I see gear that well organized, I automatically assume "crazy person."

(Kidding! I'm just jealous of all the space you have.)

Locker · · Yucca Valley, CA · Joined Oct 2002 · Points: 2,349
"when I see gear that well organized, I automatically assume "crazy person."...".

And when I see gear THAT organized, I go to that old annoying climbing saying...

"If your gear is organized, you ain't climbing enough"

;-) (Also just kidding around)
Larry S · · Easton, PA · Joined May 2010 · Points: 872
EricV wrote: Probably not what you're looking for, but it works for me
I use about 3 of these (or something quite similar).

#1 has 3 ropes and some rope tarps/bags - These are my older or heavier ropes.

#2 has all the gear I don't need often - Aid Gear/Spare Stuff (lots of harnesses) /Wife's Stuff

#3 Holds my typical trad rack and sport rack ready to go, with optional extra stuff loose in the bottom. My go-to rope is also in this bin.

Shoes go in a plastic milk crate so they get aired out.

All this stuff sits on a shelf under a workbench in my garage. My packs sit on top of the bins.
Brian C. · · Longmont, CO · Joined Feb 2010 · Points: 1,100

Totally not climbing enough these days! I guess that's what having a kid will do to you. Haha.

Locker · · Yucca Valley, CA · Joined Oct 2002 · Points: 2,349
"Totally not climbing enough these days! I guess that's what having a kid will do to you. Haha.".

Just an excuse.

I was a SINGLE PARENT and still climbed on an almost daily basis...

How???...

This should give some idea (though many years into it at this point)

My son at 16

My son at 16 in this photo and already a seasoned climber having gotten 11 straight years under his belt.

By 12 he was my main partner and that boy could climb!

;-)
Leify Guy · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2013 · Points: 367
Brian C. wrote:Totally not climbing enough these days! I guess that's what having a kid will do to you. Haha.
my 1 year old has been to the crag with me at least once a week since she was born, I actually think I climb more now, than I did before having a baby...
Morgan Patterson · · NH · Joined Oct 2009 · Points: 8,945
walmart.com/ip/Sterilite-St…

These guys are really good... stackable, locking handles, durable. Got one small one in the car with gear and few big ones at home.
Tom Sherman · · Austin, TX · Joined Feb 2013 · Points: 433

I wanted to play along since I've always gotten a kick out of how I manage to store all this:

My random 28" x 56" closet in my dining room

Gear closet

Gotta use that side-storage
Shopped' Side View

9' Ceilings, we can use that space too
Storage to 9'!!

The drying rack
The drying rack

Having a big, unfinished plywood table is my favorite part. I file tools over the top of this, get chalk all over it, occasionally building things, and most importantly, all my ice gear gets put on top of it after each day out. The optional fooseball table underneath is a bonus.

Who can guess where the ropes get stored? I'll include one more shopped' pano
Inside the beast

mattm · · TX · Joined Jun 2006 · Points: 1,885

Plastic Shelves, and Steriltie Tubs are all you need. I have boxes for ropes, shoes, rack, packs etc etc. Edit To Add: GET THE CLEAR or Semi Clear ones so you can SEE what the hell you put in each one.

The Peg Board idea might be ok for things like hanging a pack or 3 or your bulk items like trekking poles or ice aces but they SUCK for your climbing rack. Yes, it looks really nice and organized but it takes a metric TON of time to pack/unpack each time you head out. You have to individually remove and replace all that stuff. Never mind that they're terribly space inefficient. Better to just have a few random hooks to hang stuff off the side of your self. I have a tub wit the gear slings loaded up with a typical outing and various loose gear clipped to a 12in sling (pretty much all those 12" are good for)

- Grab Pack off rack
- remove and pack needed items from bins
- go

ProTip: You can also get essentially a plastic footlocker like a Rubbermaid Action Packer. This what I keep my climbing rack etc in. I can easily toss the whole thing in the van for longer trips and pick what I need out of the portable chest as needed. Ropes, Shoes etc go in clear tubs and for a trip, I toss what I need into the Action Packer.

Morgan Patterson · · NH · Joined Oct 2009 · Points: 8,945
mattm wrote:Steriltie Tubs
+1
Bron-dawg · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Oct 2014 · Points: 0
Paul-B wrote:http://www.mountainproject.com/v/gear-storage-lets-see-some-pictures/107791514
Sorry I missed this. Damn interwebz.

Thanks for the responses everyone else
Brian C. · · Longmont, CO · Joined Feb 2010 · Points: 1,100

Thanks for the inspiration on climbing with a kid! Mine is 11 weeks old and is just starting to get happier sitting around. I plan on getting him out at a young age.

mucci · · sf ca · Joined Jan 2007 · Points: 655

5 Haul bags take care of the gear.

I downsized from 3,000 ft of rope to a modest 8 cords, made a big difference.

Milk crates got it done before I started in on the big projects.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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