Gift Guide

Gifts for Climbers: A Buyer’s Guide for Non-Climbers

October 28, 2026 · 6 min read

Buying for a climber when you don’t climb is hard. The gear has strange names, everyone already seems to own a harness, and you can’t tell a crimp from a carabiner. This guide is for you.

We’re climbers who design and 3D print climbing training tools and gear organizers in Canada. Below we explain what each type of gift does, who it suits and what it costs, so you can choose with confidence. You don’t need to know anything about climbing.

Short on time? Our three safest picks

Best all-round gift
TriEdge Crimp Block, Sale price $25.00 ~~Regular price $30.00~~ Sale
A compact finger training block with three edge sizes. Useful for almost any climber, from gym regulars to outdoor climbers.
Best stocking stuffer
MidEdge Crimp Rail, $20.00 or SendRack, $10.00
Both fit in a stocking with room to spare. Go with the SendRack if they climb outside with ropes, or the MidEdge if they train their fingers.
Best splurge
Portable Gym bundle, $82.00
The DriftBoard portable hangboard plus the TriEdge. A full finger-training setup that packs into a backpack.

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Where do they climb most?

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Peek in their gear bag:

Climbing shoes and chalk, no harness: they boulder at the gym (short walls, no ropes). Pick At the gym.
A harness: they climb with ropes. If it’s only ever at the gym, that’s still At the gym.
A crash pad (a big folding foam mat): they boulder outdoors. Pick Bouldering outdoors.
Quickdraws (two carabiners joined by a short strap): they sport climb outdoors. Pick Outdoors with ropes.
Cams (spring-loaded metal gadgets with a trigger): they trad climb outdoors. Also Outdoors with ropes.
A mix of these: pick A bit of everything.

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Bouldering: Climbing short walls or boulders without ropes, over thick crash pads. Very popular in gyms.
Sport climbing: Climbing taller walls with a rope, clipping into bolts that are already fixed in the rock.
Trad climbing: Climbing with a rope while placing your own removable protection (cams and nuts) into cracks.
Crag: An outdoor climbing area or cliff.
Crimp: A small edge you hold with just your fingertips. Getting better at crimps is a big goal for most climbers.
Pinch: A hold you squeeze between your thumb and fingers.
Hangboard: A training board with edges of different sizes, used to build finger strength.
Edge size (mm): How deep an edge is. Smaller numbers are harder. 20 mm is friendly; 6 mm is very small.
Quickdraw: Two carabiners joined by a strap, used to clip the rope to bolts.
Cam: A spring-loaded metal device that wedges into cracks to hold a fall. Used in trad climbing.
Crash pad: A thick folding foam mat that boulderers carry outside and land on.
Rack: A climber’s full set of gear for a climb.

Stocking Stuffers for Climbers (Under $25)

Small, light and useful every session, these are the easiest climbing gifts to get right. Each one fits in a stocking, and most fit in a pocket. Pick one, or mix two or three for less than the price of a pair of climbing shoes.

All prices are in Canadian dollars. Shipping is a flat $8 anywhere in Canada and free on orders over $99.

Bigger Climbing Gifts by Budget

$25 to $50

$50 and up

Finger Training: Hangboards and Blocks

Climbing is mostly limited by finger strength, so climbers train their fingers the way runners train their legs. These tools give climbers an edge to train on. Each comes with a cord, needs no drilling or mounting, and is light enough to throw in a bag.

TriEdge Crimp Block

$25.00 ~~Regular price $30.00~~

A compact block with three edges: 20 mm, 15 mm and 10 mm. Climbers start on the big edge to warm up and work down to the small one as they get stronger. It’s like three training tools in one.

Good for: Almost any climber who’s been at it a while. Gym or outdoors.
Why it makes a good gift: It’s our most versatile tool, it’s light enough to take anywhere and it comes in five colours.

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StepEdge Crimp Block

$25.00

A 20 mm edge with a stepped surface. Fingers aren’t all the same length, so the steps let each finger sit where it naturally lines up and share the load more evenly.

Good for: Climbers getting into finger training, and climbers coming back from a finger injury.
Why it makes a good gift: The 20 mm edge is the friendliest size to train on, and the even loading makes it a great tool for easing back in after a finger tweak. Most climbers won’t have seen a stepped edge before.

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SlimEdge Crimp Rail

$20.00

An ultralight rail (40 g) with very small 6 mm and 8 mm edges shaped like the crimps you find on real rock.

Good for: Outdoor boulderers and sport climbers who want to warm up their fingers at the crag.
Why it makes a good gift: At 40 g it fits in the back of a chalk bag, so it goes on every trip. One of our favourite stocking stuffers.

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MidEdge Crimp Rail

$20.00

One size up from the SlimEdge, with 8 mm and 10 mm edges. Still pocket-sized.

Good for: Sport climbers and boulderers who want a small edge for warm-ups, indoors or out.
Why it makes a good gift: If you can’t decide between the SlimEdge and MidEdge, the MidEdge is the more forgiving choice.

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ProGrip Pinch Block

$40.00

A block for training pinch strength (squeezing between the thumb and fingers), with a narrow 40 mm side and a wide 75 mm side.

Good for: Climbers who already own a hangboard or crimp block. Pinch training is something most of them don’t have yet.
Why it makes a good gift: It’s a great pick for the climber who has everything.

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DriftBoard Hangboard

$70.00

A full two-handed portable hangboard with 22, 20 and 15 mm edges plus a large rail across the top. At 236 g it weighs about half as much as comparable wooden portable boards.

Good for: Climbers who travel, train at home, or want a complete setup in one tool.
Why it makes a good gift: It’s our biggest single gift and covers warm-ups through hard training.

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Gear Organizers for Outdoor Climbers

These flexible racks keep climbing gear sorted in a backpack. If every slot is full, nothing’s been left behind at the cliff. They’re made from bendy TPU, so they won’t crack when stuffed into a bag.

SendRack

$10.00

A 12-slot organizer for quickdraws.

Good for: Sport climbers (anyone who owns quickdraws).
Why it makes a good gift: At $10.00 it’s an easy stocking stuffer, and it gets used every trip.

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Mega SendRack

$15.00

The same idea with 18 slots.

Good for: Sport climbers who carry a lot of quickdraws on long routes.
Why it makes a good gift: If they have more than 12 quickdraws, get this one.

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CrackRack

$15.00

A thicker, stronger organizer that holds a full set of cams plus nuts.

Good for: Trad climbers (anyone who owns cams).
Why it makes a good gift: Trad gear is expensive, and this makes it quick to check that it all came home.

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Wrist Trainers

Wrist pain is common in climbing. These tools help climbers warm up, build wrist strength and stay on top of minor aches. Both use a cord with a weight or resistance band, so there’s nothing to mount.

RotaForce Wrist Trainer

$30.00

Trains the twisting and side-to-side movements of the wrist, with constant resistance through the whole movement.

Good for: Any climber, and especially one with a cranky wrist.
Why it makes a good gift: It’s useful whatever their climbing style or level.

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FlexForce Wrist Trainer

$35.00

Trains the wrist curling up and down, like a dumbbell wrist curl, but with adjustable resistance.

Good for: Climbers who want to build wrist strength or keep up with daily wrist exercises.
Why it makes a good gift: Pairs perfectly with the RotaForce. Buy both as the Wrist Rehab Duo and save $8.00.

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Bundles: Save When You Buy Two

Can’t choose? Our bundles pair two products that work well together, at a lower price than buying them separately. Pick a bundle, pick the colours, and the saving comes off automatically.

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Compare Every Product Side by Side

Pick up to three products to compare.

	TriEdge Crimp Block Sale	StepEdge Crimp Block	SendRack
Price	Sale price $25.00 ~~Regular price $30.00~~	$25.00	$10.00
What it does	Finger training, 10 / 15 / 20 mm	Finger training, 20 mm stepped	Organizes 12 quickdraws
Best for	Almost anyone	Newer to finger training, or coming back from a finger injury	Sport climbers
Experience	Any level	Any level	Any level
Key spec	Edge Depth: 10 / 15 / 20 mm	Edge Depth: 20 mm (stepped)	Racking Slots: 12
Weight	110 g	64 g	15 g
Size	11.6 x 9.5 x 2.7 cm	12.4 x 5.0 x 2.3 cm	4.9 x 14.5 x 0.4 cm
Comes with	Accessory cord, Sandpaper to adjust friction to your preference	Accessory cord, Sandpaper to adjust friction to your preference	—
	See TriEdge	See StepEdge	See SendRack

A Note If They’re New to Climbing

If they’ve been climbing for less than a year, many climbers and coaches suggest holding off on hard finger training while the fingers adapt. For a newer climber we’d go with a wrist trainer, a gear organizer if they’ve started climbing outside, or the StepEdge, whose 20 mm edge is the gentlest place to start.

What Not to Buy (and What to Get Instead)

Climbing shoes and harnesses. Fit is very personal, and climbers are picky about both. Unless they’ve told you the exact model and size, skip these.
Ropes and carabiners. These are safety gear that climbers like to choose and keep track of themselves.
Get instead: something that helps them train or stay organized. These gifts don’t depend on sizing, and no climber has too many.

Ordering for the Holidays

Every order is 3D printed for you, then shipped. To give us time to print and pack it before the carriers’ holiday deadlines, order by these dates for Christmas delivery:

Inside BC: order by Saturday, December 12
Rest of Canada: order by Sunday, December 6

We currently ship within Canada only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do you get a climber who has everything?

Something they’re unlikely to own yet. The ProGrip Pinch Block and StepEdge are both less common than a standard hangboard, and a wrist trainer is something most climbers need but rarely buy for themselves.

Is a hangboard a good gift for a climber?

Yes, for a climber who’s been at it for a while. Our blocks and the DriftBoard are portable and need no installation. For newer climbers, see our note above.

Do any of these need to be mounted on a wall?

No. Nothing needs drilling or mounting. Everything is free-hanging and comes with a cord, so it works at home, at the gym or at the crag.

What are good stocking stuffers for climbers?

Anything from our under-$25 list. The SendRack for sport climbers, the CrackRack for trad climbers, or the StepEdge, SlimEdge or MidEdge for anyone who trains their fingers.

Where are your products made?

Everything is designed, tested and 3D printed in Canada by climbers who use the gear themselves.

Still not sure? Browse the full shop, or send us a message describing the climber you’re buying for and we’ll help you choose.