This is my hands-on review of the Anker 313 Power Bank (formerly known as the Anker PowerCore Slim 10K). I tested it alongside 4 of the best lightweight battery packs over the course of 2 weeks.

After using it on my hiking trips, performing a capacity test, and comparing its specs and features to other comparable battery packs, I think the Anker 313 is a decent battery pack at a great price. It performs the simple job of charging up your phone and other portable electronics while on the trail and at camp. It can only charge one device at a time through its single USB-A port, though, and there are lighter options if you’re an ultralight backpacker.

Keep reading for my full Anker 313 Power Bank review, as well as my thoughts on how it compares to the other best portable battery packs for camping and backpacking.

Anker 313 Power Bank Review

First Impressions

Upon opening up the box, I was impressed with the Anker 313’s slim and small size. It’s approximately the same size and shape as a phone without a case, making it very portable and easy to carry around. It’ll fit in most pockets and bags without issue.

It’s pretty lightweight for a 10,000mAh battery pack. Additionally, the battery pack comes with a micro USB cable to charge it and a mesh carrying case for storage.

The pack has a button which provides an indication of how much battery life is left. With a press, you can quickly get a sense of how much battery is left.

Battery Capacity Test

I tested the usable capacity of the Anker 313 and got a result of 34.89 watt hours (Wh), which works out to 9,430mAh at 3.7V or 6,798mAh at 5V. That’s slightly less than the listed capacity of 37Wh (10,000mAh at 3.7V or 7,400mAh at 5V).

However, this amount is still significant and can charge most phones around 2 times. Additionally, this amount of battery capacity is also sufficient for charging other portable electronics — such as tablets, GoPros, and other cameras.

It’s important to note that battery capacity can vary depending on a variety of factors such as usage patterns, temperature, and age. In my test, I used a USB load tester with a steady 1A output to measure capacity. In practice, you’ll probably be charging your devices at a faster rate than 1A (most likely 2A or more), so you’ll probably get a little less usable capacity than I did.

Weight

According to the listed weight, the Anker 313 weighs 7.5 ounces. However, when I measured it using my digital scale, the weight came out to be 8.4 ounces. Despite the difference, the battery pack still provides a solid ratio of 4.15 watt hours per ounce (34.89Wh ÷ 8.4 oz).

The battery pack’s weight may seem insignificant, but for some hikers, every ounce counts. The Anker 313 is lightweight, but a battery pack with a higher ratio of watt hours to ounces — such as the premium Nitecore NB10000 — is a better option for ultralight backpackers.

Charging Output

The Anker 313 battery pack has only one output port for charging, and it’s a USB-A port. Compared to the newer USB-C ports that are becoming increasingly common, the USB-A port is a bit outdated.

The power bank does have a USB-C port, but it is only meant for input (i.e. charging the pack itself). Most new battery packs have a USB-C port for output, so this is one area where the Anker 313 lags a bit.

Having only one output port means you can only charge one device at a time. Additionally, having USB-C output ports is preferable since it is a newer technology that charges devices more quickly. While the Anker 313 battery pack falls short in these areas, it still provides a solid charging option for those who do not require multiple ports or the latest charging technology. It will still help you keep your phone and other electronics charged while backpacking.

Charging Input

The Anker 313 has two input ports: a micro USB port and a USB-C port. While having two input ports may seem useful at first glance — could you use both to charge the battery pack super quickly?? — the two inputs ports cannot be used at the same time.

The micro USB port is outdated and a cheaper and slower charging port. To use the USB-C port, you will need to buy your own USB-C cable. In my opinion, it would have been better if the battery pack had only one input port, preferably a USB-C port, as it provides faster charging capabilities.

What I Like

• It’s a good value. For its size and capacity, the Anker 313 is an affordable price from a reputable brand.
• It can charge at up to 12 watts. That’s decently fast for a standard USB-A port.
• The capacity I measured is inline with the listed capacity. When I performed a battery capacity test, I measured a total of 34.89Wh. That’s very close to this pack’s listed 37Wh capacity.

What I Don’t Like

• It has only one output port. Some battery packs let you charge 2 or more devices at a time. With the Anker 313, you can only charge one.
• The included charging cable is a micro USB cable. Micro USB doesn’t charge as fast as newer technologies, such as USB-C.
• It’s a bit heavy compared to other battery packs. This gripe is for ultralight backpackers: In terms of watt hours per ounce, this battery pack lags behind the competition a bit.

Who This Battery Pack Is for

• You want a simple and affordable battery pack. It’s lightweight and portable and it’ll charge your phone just fine. If that’s all you need, this charger is a great value.
• You don’t care about the weight of your power bank. Most people don’t, making this a great option for most people.

Who This Battery Pack Isn’t for

• You want to charge multiple devices at once. The Anker 313 can only charge one device at a time.
• You want to fully charge lots of devices. If you have 3 or more devices you need to charge fully, I’d recommend looking at larger battery packs, such as 20,000mAh sizes.
• You’re an ultralight hiker. Ultralight backpackers should look towards battery packs with better watt hours-per-ounce ratios, such as the Nitecore NB10000.

Best Anker 313 Power Bank Alternatives

• Anker 325 Power Bank. If you like Anker and their value-oriented portable chargers but need more than a 10,000mAh capacity, check out the Anker 325, a 20,000mAh pack. It has double the battery capacity and an extra output port.
• Nitecore NB10000 Power Bank. This is the best lightweight power bank for backpacking I’ve used. If you’re an ultralight backpacker, this is the charger I’d recommend.

The Bottom Line

Overall, I think the Anker 313 offers good bang for your buck. It’s an affordable and portable 10,000mAh battery pack that does the simple job of charging your devices on the go. You don’t get the fastest charging speeds or the latest USB-C input ports, though, and you can only charge one device at a time.

A few years back, Anker’s power banks used to be the go-to for ultralight backpackers. However, now they’re just mediocre for that use case and are designed more for the general consumer who just needs to charge their devices at a park or concert. Of course, if weight doesn’t matter that much to you then it’s also a good option for those scenarios as well as travel, hikes, and backpacking trips.

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Here’s a simple list of ways to store camping chairs that keeps them clean and protects them from the elements.

Don’t overthink this! Storing camp chairs isn’t rocket science. My advice is to just pick one of these ways and be done with it.

1. Use a Camping Chair Wall Storage Rack

Storing your camping chairs on the wall using this wall storage rack will save floor space and keep them easily accessible. My advice: hang it up in your garage or shed. This one can hold up to 4 large camping chairs, and looks to be quite easy to install.

2. Store Camping Chairs in Storage Bins

This is personally how I store my camping chairs — I just throw them in my camping gear box!

I recommend labeling your storage bins or keeping a simple spreadsheet to help you know what’s in them. Trust me — from years of running an outdoor gear blog I’ve accumulated SO. MUCH. GEAR. My spreadsheet that tells me which gear is in which storage bin has been a lifesaver.

3. Put Them in an Outdoor Storage Container

Invest in an outdoor storage container specifically designed for camping gear, such as this small “deck box.” One of these containers can keep your camping chairs (mostly) protected from the elements. Don’t forget to get a good padlock for extra security!

4. Keep Camp Chairs in Your Garage

Utilize a spare corner, hanger, or storage shelf in your garage to store your camping chairs. No fancy storage bin needed, just leave it there until you need it!

If you want to protect it a bit, you can cover it with a tarp or other protective cover.

5. Hang Lightweight Camping & Backpacking Chairs on the Wall with Command Hooks

Add one more thing to the endless list of Command Hook uses — hanging camping chairs. Command Hooks are a good option if you don’t want to damage your wall.

Pay attention to the maximum weight of the size you decide to go with. Some options can hold a max of 5 pounds which is adequate for small, lightweight camping and backpacking chairs (like the green REI Flexlite Chair in my pictures), but probably not burly enough for larger camping and tailgating chairs.

6. Slide Camping Chairs Under Your Bed

If you’re tight on storage space (like I am living in a 700-square-foot house), you can just slide your camping chairs under your bed.

7. Compress Them in a Vacuum Storage Bag

Vacuum storage bags are a great way to store camping chairs when you’re short on space. These bags will compress the chairs to a fraction of their original size, allowing you to store them in a much smaller space.

Plus, you can throw in other bulky pieces of camping gear like blankets. You might be tempted to also throw in things like jackets and sleeping bags, but vacuum storing sleeping bags and jackets will compress their insulation and reduce there ability to retain warmth. For that reason, I’d avoid it for those pieces of gear.

8. Put Them in Your Backyard Storage Shed

Your backyard shed is a perfect place to keep camping chairs when they’re not needed. Heck, putting them there might even cause you to use them more if they’re closer to your backyard campfire. The shed will protect them from the elements, and putting them there will keep them from cluttering up your house or garage.

When I went to my shed, I even found a little screw to even hang my chair from. Talk about nifty.

9. Put Them in a Storage Closet

I hate to be Captain Obvious here, but there’s nothing wrong with throwing your camping chairs in a linen closet! This will keep them out of the way and protected from dust and other debris. And this means they’re indoors, which will protect them more from humidity.

10. Toss Them in Your Trunk

Lastly, why not throw your camping chair(s) in your car trunk? That way you always have them when you go to the park, to a tailgate, or on an impromptu camping trip!

5 Tips for Storing Camping Chairs

1. Clean your camping chairs before putting them in long-term storage.
2. Make sure your chairs are completely dry before storing them.
3. If using a bin, label it! Like I said, if you want to get really nerdy, you can use a spreadsheet to keep track of what’s in which box. That’s what I do to manage all the gear I buy and test for this blog.
4. When possible, store them in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated area.
5. If you’re storing your camp chairs in a storage bin, you can buy silica gel packets to absorb moisture.

How to Clean Camping Chairs Before Putting Them in Storage

When storing camping chairs long-term, one important step that many people overlook is cleaning the chairs before putting them away. Not only will this help to keep your chairs in good condition, but it will also make sure that they’re clean and ready to use the next time you go camping. And who doesn’t like a clean chair to rest their bum at camp!

Personally, I like to start by giving my camping chairs a good once-over with a vacuum cleaner to remove any loose dirt or debris. Then, if I’m feeling up for it, I mix up a mild solution of dish soap and water and use a damp cloth to wipe down all surfaces of the chairs, including the seats, arms, and legs. For tougher stains or dirt, I use an old toothbrush (that I just keep in my camping gear bin) to scrub gently in order to get into all the nooks and crannies.

It’s also a good idea to pay attention to any metal parts of the chairs, such as the frame or any hinges. These areas can often get rusty or dirty, so I like to use a toothbrush to clean them and then dry them thoroughly to prevent rust.

Once I finish cleaning, I let the chairs air dry completely before storing them away. Just keep them assembled in your living room or garage for a few hours and that should do the trick. This is especially important if you’re storing the chairs in a damp or humid area, as moisture can cause mildew or mold to form.

It can be a little tedious, but cleaning camping chairs before storing them helps them last longer. It also helps the metal parts from getting all rusted and gummed up. It may take a bit of extra time and effort, but it’s well worth it when you’re ready to use them on your next camping trip.

Camping Chair Storage FAQ

How do you store folding camp chairs in the garage?

Storing folding camp chairs in the garage is easy! I give my chairs a quick clean and then store them in a labeled bin or on a spare storage shelf. I keep them in a dry and well ventilated area of the garage to ensure they stay in good condition for my next camping trip.

How do you hang camping chairs on a wall?

You can hang camping chairs on a wall using Command Hooks or wall hangers designed specifically for that purpose.

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Not too long ago, the bouldering world lacked even a single consensus V16. There are now about eight (depending on what you call “consensus”): Box Therapy, Creature from the Black Lagoon, Ephyra, Grand Illusion, Hypnotized Minds, No Kpote Only, Off the Wagon Sit, and Sleepwalker.

Two proposed V17s have been downgraded, and two still await a second ascent: Nalle Hukkataival’s Burden of Dreams and Daniel Woods’ Return of the Sleepwalker.

What follows is a sortable list of all the hardest boulder problems in the world. Many of the problems do not yet have a consensus grade, so I came up with a formulaic way to assign one to each based off the existing grade suggestions.

Cutting-edge bouldering ascents have accelerated rapidly over the last three years. Climbing V15 remains a remarkable accomplishment and a badge of honor for the best boulderers in the world, but it has become increasingly common. Since our last update, climbers logged over 200 V15 ascents.

To preserve the focus of this article (as well as the sanity of its author), I’ve raised the cutoff grade from V15 (8C) to V15/V16 (8C/8C+). Even with this restriction, the number of included ascents more than doubled since 2019.

I’ve tried my best to be as comprehensive as possible with this list. However, I’m still human. If I’ve made any mistakes or left off any problems or people you think should be added, let me know in the comments and I’ll take a look at it during the next update.

Highlights from the Latest Update

• The V17 Curse: Since the last update, two proposed V17 (9A) boulder problems have been downgraded. Charles Albert’s No Kpote Only was downgraded once by Ryohei Kameyama and again by Nico Pelorson. Simon Lorenzi’s Soudain Seul fared slightly better, receiving an initial downgrade (again by Pelorson) followed by a V17 suggestion from Camille Coudert. According to our formula, that leaves its current grade at V16/V17 (8C+/9A), though future ascents may move the consensus back to V17.
• A New Contender: Daniel Woods proposed a new V17 with his ascent of Return of the Sleepwalker in 2021. Like Nalle Hukkataival’s Burden of Dreams, Return of the Sleepwalker has yet to see a repeat.
• V16 Bonanza: There are now 27 boulders in the world that have been proposed or confirmed at V16 (8C+). More than half saw their first ascent in the last three years, and the number of unique ascensionists at the grade more than doubled during that time.

The World’s Hardest Boulder Problems

The World’s Current Hardest Boulder Problem

Based solely on grade, the title of world’s hardest boulder problem is currently shared by two problems: Burden of Dreams and Return of the Sleepwalker. Both are currently graded V17 (9A).

Both problems have only one ascent. Nalle Hukkataival sent Burden of Dreams in October 2016, making it the first problem ever to receive a proposed grade of V17 (9A). Daniel Woods sent Return of the Sleepwalker in April 2021.

» MORE: The Hardest Sport Climbs in the World

List Criteria & Grading Guidelines

• The grade had to be V15/V16 (8C/8C+) or higher. In other words, problems graded V15 (8C) and lower were left off the list. For the remainder of the article, I will refer to problems graded V15/V16 (8C/8C+) or higher as “hard” problems.
• For problems with no consensus grade, I averaged the V Scale translation of the grade suggestions. If the average had a remainder less than ⅓, I rounded down. If the average had a remainder between ⅓ and ⅔, I treated it as having a slash grade. If the average had a remainder above ⅔, I rounded up. I also averaged slash grades: V14/V15 was treated as 14.5, for instance. For example, let’s consider the problem Soudain Seul. Currently, three climbers have sent it. Simon Lorenzi proposed a grade of V17 (9A). Nico Pelorson proposed a grade of V16 (8C+), and Camille Coudert suggested V17 (9A). I averaged the V Scale translation of these grades (17, 16, 17) to get 16⅔. Since the remainder is ⅔, I treated Soudain Seul as having a slash grade of V16/V17 (8C+/9A).
• I did not take into account anything other than the proposed grades. Some climbers are known for grading hard. Some problems are considered soft for their grade. Some problems on this list could be considered traverses. I didn’t consider any of this. I respected each climber’s suggestion and just considered the proposed grade(s).

Who Is the Best Boulderer Ever?

Here are two tables based on the data in the above list showing who has sent the most hard boulder problems and who has racked up the most hard boulder first ascents (FAs).

Daniel Woods tops both charts. Sheer volume is not the only way to assess a boulderer’s ability, but as Woods also shares the spotlight with Nalle Hukkataival for the world’s only proposed V17 ascents, he has a strong claim to the title of “World’s Best Boulderer.”

Adam Ondra holds or shares the second position in both categories. This is a remarkable confirmation of Ondra’s versatility as a climber — his sport climb Silence remains the hardest in the world at a proposed grade of 5.15d (9c).

Grade-Chasing

The first boulder problem to ever receive a suggested grade of V15 (8C) was Dreamtime, which Fred Nicole put up in 2000. Dreamtime has since been downgraded, but in 2002 Nicole climbed Black Eagle SD and Monkey Wedding which both currently stand as consensus V15s.

Put another way, it took just two years from the time the V15 grade was first proposed for a problem to be put up whose V15 grade would hold after multiple repeats.

(There is another V15 that was put up before Black Eagle SD and Monkey Wedding. But the problem, Gossip, has only two grade suggestions and is therefore still at risk of being downgraded.)

The story is different for the V16 (8C+) grade. The first problem with a proposed grade of V16 appears to have been Tonino ’78, first sent by Mauro Calibani in 2004. It wasn’t until 12 years later, in 2016, that Creature from the Black Lagoon would become the world’s first consensus V16. Another Woods problem, Hypnotized Minds, has since reached consensus and currently stands as the world’s earliest confirmed V16 (FA in 2010).

Assuming Creature from the Black Lagoon’s grade continues to withstand the test of time, it took a decade longer for the V16 grade to go from suggestion to consensus than it did V15. That’s a staggering, and intriguing, difference.

Until a grade has been widely established, downgrading is common. Sometimes new beta gets found that makes a problem easier. But that doesn’t explain all cases. Nalle wrote a blog post way back in 2010 detailing his thoughts on why this apparent stalling of grade progression happens. In our last update, I wondered: Shouldn’t there be more V16s?

They seem to have finally arrived. 33 climbers have now climbed a V16 (8C+) problem, and the number of V16 boulders has risen from 12 to 27. The mystery around the grade seems to be (finally) dissipating.

The drop-off remains precipitous above that level. Only five climbers have climbed V16/V17 (8C+/9A) or higher, and only two have climbed V17 (9A).

Nearly six years have already passed since Nalle Hukkataival first suggested V17 (9A) for Burden of Dreams. No climber has managed a second ascent, and that’s not for lack of attempts — the problem has repelled several world-class boulderers.

Although its first ascent was only a year ago, Return of the Sleepwalker also remains unrepeated. This may be an early sign that the grade on these two problems is more likely to stick. The only other proposed V17s, No Kpote Only and Soudain Seul, were repeated (and downgraded) within months of the first ascent.

Even so, the timeline of previous grades shows that advancement is slow. If history is any indicator, it may take several more years before the bouldering world sees a consensus V17.

Where in the World Are the Hardest Boulder Problems?

Here’s a table for that:

Currently, only 11 countries are home to a hard boulder problem. And it’s quite incredible to realize:

• 8 of those countries are in Europe
• There is only one country from the Southern Hemisphere on the list: Australia.

If hard boulders are anything to go by, bouldering’s global potential remains largely untapped.

When to Project vs. When to Train, Backed by Data

Finally, for fun I tallied the ascents of all the hard boulder problems by month for the northern hemisphere. (There weren’t enough sends for the southern hemisphere.)

Most of the hard boulder sends came in the coldest months of the year. At the very least, this table can give you some insight on when to tackle your outdoor projects and when to focus on training.

Willis Kuelthau contributed to this latest update.

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• Maryland
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• New York
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Ohio
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• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island
• South Carolina
• South Dakota
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Utah
• Vermont
• Virginia
• Washington
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming
• –
• Washington, DC

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This directory is so large that we do not recommend anyone simply scroll through the entire thing. Your finger would get tired before you even reached the Bs.

Instead, we recommend you use the list filters at the top of the page to narrow down the results to the companies that sell the type of ultralight backpacking gear you're looking for. You can filter the results by gear, country, and company type.

Once you've trimmed down the results, you can then browse through the more manageable amount of listings. Find a company that fits your needs and visit their site to see their specific gear offerings.

Shout-outs

A special thanks to programmer extraordinaire and great friend Youssef Biaz for whipping up the JavaScript to make this directory filterable

This directory took many, many hours to put together, but it would not have been nearly as comprehensive had I not had plenty of shoulders to stand on. Here are the resources I used as starting points in my research that were particularly helpful:

• Eric the Black's Directory of Cottage Industry Backpacking Gear Companies
• Section Hiker's Backpacking Manufacturers Directory
• dummey's Ultralight Directory on GitHub
• unicode25a0's List of Cottage Industry/Bespoke Manufacturers on reddit
• Alpine Science's Backpacking Gear Company Directory
• Cottage Gear Makers by Anonymous
• Awesome Companies Mega List by Anonymous

And psst, you, reader—don't forget to comment below if you notice any errors or omissions.

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Let’s face it:

Bouldering is a blast, but sometimes it can feel like you just aren’t progressing.

No progress = no fun.

If you’re looking to take your bouldering to the next level (and who isn’t?) then structured bouldering training is a must.

If you’re like most climbers, though, your training plan currently involves just two steps:

1. Show up to the climbing gym
2. Climb

Don’t worry if that’s you (and let’s be honest, that’s definitely you).

This guide contains the information you need to properly train for bouldering. From injury prevention to hangboarding to climbing nutrition, you’ll learn it all.

Chapters

1. Injury Prevention
2. On-The-Wall Workouts
3. Off-The-Wall Workouts
4. Hangboarding
5. Bouldering Gear
6. Climbing Nutrition
7. Training Advice from the Pros

1. How to Prevent Injuries So You Can Always Be Bouldering

Whether you’re new to bouldering or projecting V10s, you could probably learn more about preventing injuries.

We’ve made injury prevention Chapter 1 since it is truly that important. In this chapter you’ll learn simple steps for limiting preventable injuries. That way, you’ll never have to take an extended period of time off from bouldering.

• The Ultimate Climbing Warm-up & Cool Down
• Injury-Free Bouldering: 15 Tips to Keep You Healthy and Strong
• Video: How to Fall and Spot in Bouldering
• Injury Prevention for Climbers: Pulley Sprain
• Antagonist Muscle Training to Prevent Injury
• 14 Shoulder Exercises for Climbers That Will Lower Your Chance of Injury
• Preventing Common Climbing Injuries: A Conversation with the Climbing Doctor

2. On-The-Wall Exercises That Will Make You a Better Boulderer

Get ready for a surprise:

Believe it or not, one of the best ways to train for bouldering is to…boulder.

Rather than climbing whatever your heart desires, though, you can do structured exercises that will help you develop technique, build strength, and more.

Check out this chapter’s resources below to learn what they are.

• 4×4’s – What They Are & How To Do Them
• Video: Training for Climbing: Endurance with Alex Barrows
• Steady Yourself: Three Exercises for Better Balance
• Indoor Climbing Drills to Improve Your Technique
• 5 Climbing Games: Beat Your Friends & Prove Your Stronger
• 10 Drills to Improve Your Bouldering Footwork

3. Off-The-Wall Workouts to Complement Your Bouldering Training

Off-the-wall workouts likely won’t be your main form of training, but they will complement your other training efforts exceptionally well.

This is where you get the chance to work your core and become a pull-up master. The strength, power, and endurance you develop off the wall can help you progress to the next level.

• Training: Perfect Pull-Ups for Climbing Strength
• Whole-Body Strength Training
• Training: 10 Exercises for a Complete Core
• Campus Board Training: The Complete Beginner’s Guide
• Training: Leg Exercises for Climbers

4. How to Use Hangboarding to Build Crazy Amounts of Finger Strength

Need more finger strength? Hangboarding can help you develop it.

It can be tough to know how to incorporate hangboarding into your training routine, though. Despite the name, you don’t want to use it to simply hang. You want your efforts to be more targeted.

Educate yourself with the materials below to avoid common mistakes and get ideas for hangboard routines.

• Hangboard Training for Beginners: A Simple 8-Week Plan
• Mark and Mike Anderson’s Guide to Hangboard Training
• Hangboard FAQ #0: What is a Basic Hangboard Routine?
• Video: Fingerboarding & Hangboarding: A Beginner’s Guide
• Video: Fingerboard Training – 3 Common Mistakes for Climbers

5. How to Pick the Right Bouldering Gear So You Can Crush at Your Full Potential

Don’t let your gear hold you back.

Learn about the best bouldering gear available today so you can get the equipment that will help you climb at your best. Shoes are easily the most important piece of gear in your arsenal, but we’ve also included resources on chalk, hangboards, and crash pads.

• The Best Bouldering Shoes
• The Best Beginner Climbing Shoes
• The Best Climbing Hangboards
• The Best Bouldering Crash Pads
• We Conducted a Blinded Field Test of the 7 Best Climbing Chalks
• The Best Climbing Chalk Bags
• The Best Bouldering Chalk Buckets

6. Lose Weight and Build Muscle More Easily with Proper Climbing Nutrition

Your optimal climbing weight is a delicate balance. You need to be muscular enough to do all the necessary moves but light enough to not weigh yourself down too much.

The key to striking that balance? Nutrition.

The resources in this chapter deal directly with what, how, and when climbers need to eat perform at their best.

• How to Lose Weight for Climbing
• Climbing Nutrition: How Much Protein Does a Climber Need?
• Let’s Talk E Numbers: Climbing Nutrition
• Optimizing Post Exercise Recovery
• Video: How to Use Food to Heal and Climb Better (It’s Easier Than You Think)
• The Real-Life Diet of a Badass Rock Climber… Who’s Vegetarian and Lives in a Van

Training Advice from the Best Climbers in the World

You know who might know a thing or two about bouldering training?

The best climbers in the world, I reckon.

Luckily, top climbers have been asked about and have offered up their training recommendations. If you want a glimpse into how the pros train, the resources in this final chapter are for you.

Take all their advice with a grain of salt, though. They are the best in the world and training exactly as they train is likely too much for us mere mortals.

• Video: Training Day of Adam Ondra
• Video: Climb Like Chris Sharma: His Tips, Part 1
• Alex Puccio on Training, Bodyweight and Crowdfunding
• Alex Megos’ Single Best Training Tip
• Training with Alex Honnold: How the free-climbing rock star gets his grip
• Beat the Burnout: Only Ondra Should Train Like Ondra

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We bought 5 of the best backpacking lighters available and set about testing their water-resistance by soaking them in water, their wind-resistance by trying to blow them out, and their reliability by striking them until we got blisters. Our tests confirmed what backpackers have long known: the BIC Mini Lighter (commonly called the “Mini BIC”) is the best lighter for backpacking.

It is ultralight, reliable, decently water-resistant, and a great bang for your buck.

The Mini BIC’s only downside is it’s not wind-resistant. A simple windscreen can usually solve this problem though.

If you need a lighter for backpacking in extremely wet or windy conditions, we recommend the UCO Stormproof Torch. It was the most wind- and water-resistant lighter we tested.

Also, it’s important to point out the Mini BIC earned the top score in our tests by the slimmest of margins. The Clipper Mini Lighter is an excellent alternative. It isn’t as easy to find in the US, however — you’ll likely have to pick one up online or at a head shop.

Read on for our full reviews.

Top Pick: BIC Mini Lighter

Supremely affordable and available everywhere, the Mini BIC earned our Top Pick award because of its reliability, value, and ultralight weight.

When I struck the BIC 200 times, it lit a perfect 200. BIC has perfected lighting consistency.

The Mini BIC is also decently water-resistant. After performing 3 “Soak Tests” with it — submerging the lighter in water, shaking it out, and then trying to light it in 1-minute intervals — it took an average of 2 minutes before it started lighting again consistently.

(To dry it out quicker you can also run it up and down a piece of wood or your pants leg for 30 seconds.)

The BIC’s main drawback is how poorly it holds up in windy conditions. The flame is difficult to light in even a slight breeze.

It’s an easy problem to overcome though — I usually have luck with using my hand or windscreen to block the wind long enough to light my backpacking stove.

If you’re worried that you need something beefier to take into the backcountry, don’t be.

BIC lighters have been put through the ringer countless times by backpackers of all varieties. Every year plenty of AT and PCT thru-hikers complete their hikes having used only Mini BICs. And adventurer Andrew Skurka uses a BIC in his Cadillac Stove System.

Runner-Up: Clipper Mini Lighter

The Mini Clipper is another excellent backpacking lighter.

While not nearly as ubiquitous as the Mini BIC, it performed actually better in our tests.

For starters, like the Mini BIC it lit a perfect 200/200 times.

It is also slightly more wind- and water-resistant than the Mini BIC.

Where it took the BIC 2 minutes on average to start lighting consistently after having been submerged in water, it took the Clipper 1 minute. I was also able to light the Clipper more easily in a slight breeze.

You might be wondering at this point…

“If it performed better in your tests, why didn’t it get a higher score?”

Based on reports I read of backpackers who had used a Clipper for a long time, the general consensus was that a Clipper’s flint wore out quicker than a BIC’s. As such I docked it some points for being less reliable over the long-term.

In my view you still can’t go wrong if you take a Clipper on your next backpacking trip. Let price and availability be your guides if you’re undecided between the two.

Mini Clippers ship pre-filled but unlike BIC lighters they are refillable with butane. You can also purchase replacement flints and replace a used-up one yourself.

Best for Adverse Weather: UCO Stormproof Torch

Most backpackers — whether you’re a beginner or seasoned thru-hiker — don’t need this lighter.

It’s heavy, bulky, and costly relative to BICs and Clippers.

Its flame is impressive but unnecessary for all but the most adverse weather conditions.

But should you truly need a weather-resistant lighter, the UCO Stormproof Torch is your best option.

While neither truly windproof nor waterproof like UCO’s incredible stormproof matches, this lighter was the most wind- and water-resistant that we tested.

When submerged with the cap on, the inside of the lighter remained completely dry and lit immediately after shaking off the excess water. As marketed, the case is waterproof.

When submerged without the cap, it took just one minute of drying in my pants pocket before the lighter started lighting again consistently.

Its wind-resistance isn’t anything to write home about — it was pretty easy to blow out — but it was the best lighter we tested in this regard, just edging out the competition.

I do have some long-term reliability concerns with this lighter however. The more I struck it the more the flame started to sputter. If you do go with the Torch, take a back-up ignition source with you just in case.

There are two versions of this lighter: one comes with a bottle opener, the other with duct tape. I tested the duct tape version.

UST Wayfinder Lighter

The Wayfinder Lighter from UST, like the UCO Torch, is a butane lighter with piezo-electric ignition.

UST says it “performs without fail in the most adverse conditions.”

I found it to be reliably unreliable.

When I struck it 200 times, it lit just 87, the least of any lighter by far. It is marketed as “windproof” and is apparently able to withstand winds of up to 80 mph. I didn’t test it in those conditions, but I was able to blow it out by blowing air at a moderate rate.

The Wayfinder’s performance was heavily affected by being submerged in water. The inside of the lighter got wet even when the cap was on. Also, air bubbles came out of the fuel refill port, which made me wonder if water was entering the fuel chamber.

It took an average of 9 minutes of drying the lighter in my pants pocket before it lit again, and over 20 minutes before it started lighting consistently.

One of my main gripes with the Wayfinder is that there’s no way to know how much fuel is left. On backpacking trips, especially long ones, this in an important thing to know.

Overall I wasn’t impressed. The unreliability and high price point make this lighter a less than ideal choice for your next backpacking trip.

Zippo Matte Lighter

The Zippo is a classic, but it makes for a bad backpacking lighter.

The biggest drawback of this lighter is its unreliability.

Now, I don’t mean this lighter doesn’t light consistently. It does. The Zippo was the third most reliable lighter in that regard, lighting 175 out of 200 times.

In this case, I mean it’s unreliable because of the issues that stem from its fuel.

First, I had an issue with the fuel leaking. After soaking the lighter in water to test its water-resistance, the fuel started leaking on my hands, in my pants pocket, and on the outside of the lighter.

This poses two threats when out in the backcountry:

1. It increases your chances of running out of fuel
2. It poses a fire hazard should you light the lighter without realizing it’s been leaking

What’s more, the fuel evaporates slowly out of the lighter. There are numerous accounts online of people complaining about this and trying to come up with their own fixes to the problem.

This even happened to me when I took these lighters with me on an overnight backpacking trip. The Zippo had fuel in it when I left. When I returned just a day later, despite lighting it only a handful of times, it was empty.

The last thing you want on a backpacking trip is for the fuel in your lighter to leak or evaporate. As such, we don’t recommend the Zippo.

And that’s good news actually — the Zippo has the highest retail price of any of the lighters we tested, you need to buy fuel for it and refill it yourself, and it’s heavier than a backpacking lighter needs to be.

Save yourself a couple ounces and a handful of dollars: pick up a Mini BIC or Mini Clipper and be done with it.

Summary

Here are the best backpacking lighters:

• BIC Mini Lighter
• Clipper Mini Lighter
• UCO Stormproof Torch
• UST Wayfinder Lighter
• Zippo Matte Lighter

Alternative Ways to Light Your Backpacking Stove or Start a Campfire

In my experience, lighters are the most popular way backpackers light stoves and start campfires.

There are other ways, though, which we’ve also written about. Consider these other products if you’d like an alternative to lighters (click on the link to see our reviews of the top options):

• Fire starters
• Stormproof matches
• Waterproof matches

Even if you do go with a lighter, you might want to take a back-up ignition source just in case. Most backpackers I know who do this will carry one in the form of a ferro rod, magnesium fire starter, or pack of waterproof or stormproof matches.

How to Choose the Right Backpacking Lighter for Your Needs

Weight

When it comes to backpacking gear, lighter is always preferable.

The lighters we tested ranged from 0.39-3.21 oz. That isn’t terribly heavy in the grand scheme of things, but relatively speaking the heaviest lighter weighs over 8 times as much as the lightest.

Unless you want to go with our top option for adverse weather, the UCO Stormproof Torch, a lighter shouldn’t cost you more than an ounce in pack weight.

If you’ll be backpacking for an extended amount of time you might want to consider bringing a back-up lighter or, if your lighter is refillable, extra fuel.

Flint vs. Piezo-Electric Ignition

Flint lighters — like the BIC, Clipper, and Zippo — use a flint to generate sparks.

Piezo-electric lighters — like the UCO and UST — use a spring-loaded hammer to hit a piezo-electric crystal and create an electrical charge.

I found the flint lighters to be much more reliable over the long-term than the piezo-electric lighters.

Unless you need a highly weather-resistant lighter such as the UCO Stormproof Torch, I’d recommend you go with a flint lighter.

There are also battery-powered electric lighters (aka plasma lighters). These are not water-resistant and thus are less than ideal for taking into the backcountry.

Weather-Resistance

There is no perfectly windproof or waterproof backpacking lighter. However, all the lighters we tested sported some degree of weather-resistance.

Although, just because you expect to encounter adverse weather on your trip doesn’t mean that you need to bring along a highly weather-resistant lighter.

While I would generally recommend you go with a Mini BIC or Mini Clipper for the weight and cost savings, there are some situations where a highly weather-resistant lighter might be preferable — such as emergency or survival scenarios. Also, if you aren’t concerned with the extra weight and bulk it’s hard to put a price on peace of mind.

Pre-Filled vs. Empty

BICs and Clippers come pre-filled. The other three lighters we tested come empty and you must fill them with the appropriate fuel, which you also must buy.

Pre-filled lighters are less hassle and cheaper upfront. You don’t have to buy fuel or fill the lighter yourself.

Empty lighters you must buy fuel for and fill yourself. They are refillable and thus may work out to be cheaper in the long-run. The two types of fuel we used were butane for the UCO Stormproof Torch and UST Wayfinder Lighter and Zippo lighter fluid for the Zippo Matte Lighter. (The Mini Clipper can also be refilled with butane.)

Type of Fuel: Butane vs. Lighter Fluid

Backpacking lighters are generally butane lighters. The fuel they use is premium butane.

We also tested the Zippo Matte Lighter which uses Zippo Lighter Fluid.

After testing these lighters side-by-side, I personally would never take anything other than a butane lighter on the trail.

The reason?

The Zippo started leaking fuel after being submerged in water. The fuel got on my hands, on the outside of the lighter, and on my pants pocket where I had placed the lighter to dry.

How We Tested

Soak Test

For each lighter I did the following 3 times and averaged the results:

1. Submerged it in water for 5 seconds
2. Shook off excess water for 10 seconds
3. Tried to light it
4. If it didn’t light, I stuck it in my pants pocket to dry and took it out and tried to light it in 1-minute intervals, recording how long it took before each lighter started lighting consistently again

Results:

• Mini BIC: 2 minutes
• Mini Clipper: 1 minute
• UCO Stormproof Torch: immediately when submerged with cap on; 1 minute when submerged with cap off
• UST Wayfinder Lighter: 9 minutes when submerged with cap on; didn’t bother testing with cap off
• Zippo Matte Lighter: 20+ minutes when submerged with lid closed; didn’t bother testing with lid open

(H/T to this reddit thread for giving me the idea for this test, as well as the idea to test a Clipper lighter in the first place.)

Reliability Test

This was a straightforward test: I struck each lighter 200 times and recorded how many times each one lit.

Results:

• Mini BIC: 200/200
• Mini Clipper: 200/200
• UCO Stormproof Torch: 200/200
• UST Wayfinder Lighter: 87/200
• Zippo Matte Lighter: 175/200

Since I didn’t have time to test long-term durability, I then read reports of backpackers who had used these lighters for extended periods of time. If other hikers consistently reported that a lighter was unreliable over the long-term, I incorporated that into my final reliability rating.

Note: I removed the metal safety band from my Mini BIC prior to testing.

“Wind” Test

I don’t have a fan or leaf blower, but I do have lungs.

I lit each lighter and then tried to blow it out, starting by blowing lightly and getting progressively more forceful. It was an admittedly crude test.

Overall, I was disappointed in the wind-resistance of these lighters. If you’d like something that is truly windproof (and waterproof), read our reviews of the best stormproof matches. Otherwise, just be sure to bring along a windscreen to block the breeze.

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Here is a list of all the climbing and bouldering gyms in Nebraska, broken down by city. There is also a map showing their locations.

Note: If any new gyms have opened or any existing gyms have closed, let us know by sending us a message.

Fremont

Fremont Family YMCA
810 N Lincoln Ave.
Fremont, NE 68025
402-721-6952

Lincoln

Cooper YMCA
6767 S. 14th Street
Lincoln, NE 68512
402-323-6400

MW Climbing
400 N. 48th St.
Lincoln, NE 68504
531-510-0259

University of Nebraska – Lincoln Climbing Wall
930 N 14th St
Lincoln, NE 68508
402-472-3467

Maxwell

Maranatha Bible Camp
16800 E Maranatha Rd
Maxwell, NE 69151
308-582-4513

Omaha

Approach Climbing Gym
4923 So. 72nd St.
Omaha, NE 68127
402-502-5879

Life Time Fitness
17007 Elm Plaza
Omaha, NE 68130
402-334-3000

University of Nebraska Omaha – Outdoor Venture Center
6001 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68182
402-554-2258

Scottsbluff

Scottsbluff YMCA
22 South Beltline Hwy. East
Scottsbluff, NE 69363
308-635-2318

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Here is a list of all the climbing and bouldering gyms in Ohio, broken down by city. There is also a map showing their locations.

Note: If any new gyms have opened or any existing gyms have closed, let us know by sending us a message.

Akron

Rock Mill Climbing
677 Carroll St.
Akron, OH 44304
330-222-6419

University of Akron – Student Recreation and Wellness Services
382 Carroll St
Akron, OH 44325
330-972-2348

Ashland

Ashland University Climbing Wall
1000 King Rd.
Ashland, OH 44805
419-289-5440

Athens

Ohio University – Outdoor Pursuits Indoor Climbing Wall
82 South Green Drive
Athens, OH 45701
740-597-1396

Beachwood

Life Time Fitness
3850 Richmond Road
Beachwood, OH 44122
216-292-6844

Blue Ash

Blue Ash Recreation Center
4433 Cooper Rd
Blue Ash, OH 45242
513-745-8439

Bowling Green

Bowling Green State University – Student Recreation Center
801 N. Mercer Road
Bowling Green, OH 43403
419-372-2146

Cincinnati

Beechmont Racquet and Fitness
435/463 Ohio Pike
Cincinnati, OH 45255
513-528-5700

Climb Time of Blue Ash
10898 Kenwood Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45242
513-891-4850

Rockquest Climbing Center
3475 East Kemper Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45241
513-733-0123

University of Cincinnati Campus Recreation
2820 Bearcat Way
Cincinnati, OH 45221
513-556-0604

Zip City
10765 Reading Road
Cincinnati, OH 45241
513-632-5261

Cleveland

Climb Cleveland
2190 Professor Ave
Cleveland, OH 44113
216-906-4186

Nosotros Downtown
2020 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44115
216-400-6454

Columbus

Kinetic Climbing & Fitness
717 Hadley Drive
Columbus, OH 43228
614-674-6402

Life Time Fitness
3900 Easton Station
Columbus, OH 43219
614-428-6000

Ohio State University – Tom W. Davis Climbing Center
855 Woody Hayes Drive
Columbus, OH 43210
614-247-8680

Scioto Audubon Metro Park Climbing Gym
400 W. Whittier Street
Columbus, OH 43215
614-202-5197

Vertical Adventures
6513 Kingsmill Ct
Columbus, OH 43229
614-888-8393

Crooksville

Crooksville Recreation Center
100 S Buckeye St
Crooksville, OH 43731
740-982-3510

Cuyahoga Falls

Riverfront YMCA
544 Broad Blvd.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
330-923-9622

Dayton

University of Dayton Rock Wall
2 Evanston Ave.
Dayton, OH 45409
937-229-2731

Urban Krag Climbing Center
125 Clay Street
Dayton, OH 45402
937-224-5724

Washington Township Recreation Center
895 Miamisburg Centerville Rd
Dayton, OH 45459
937-433-0130

Wright State University Climbing Gym
092 Student Union, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy
Dayton, OH 45435
937-775-5505

Vandalia Recreation Center
1111 Stonequarry Road
Dayton, OH 45414
937-415-2333

Deerfield Township

Life Time Fitness
8310 Wilkens Blvd
Deerfield Township, OH 45040
513-234-0660

Delaware

Delaware Community Center YMCA
1121 South Houk Road
Delaware, OH 43015
740-203-3051

The Jungle Gymnastics Adventure Center
755 US Highway 23 N
Delaware, OH 43015
740-363-7552

Dublin

Life Time Fitness
3825 Hard Road
Dublin, OH 43016
614-764-1144

Findlay

University of Findlay Rock Climbing Wall
1300 N. Main St
Findlay, OH 45840
419-434-4842

Gilboa

Vertical Reality
3763 Old State Route 224
Gilboa, OH 45875
800-589-2676

Hudson

LifeCenter Plus
5133 Darrow Road
Hudson, OH 44236
330-655-2377

Kent

Kent State University Adventure Center
1550 Ted Boyd Drive
Kent, OH 44242
330-672-2803

Lakewood

Nosotros Lakewood
14321 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
216-512-1841

Lebanon

Ralph J. Stolle Countryside YMCA
1699 Deerfield Road
Lebanon, OH 45036
513-932-1424

Nelsonville

Hocking College Outdoor Pursuits Climbing Wall
3301 Hocking Pkwy
Nelsonville, OH 45764
740-753-6544

Oberlin

Oberlin College Climbing Wall
200 Woodland St
Oberlin, OH 44074
440-775-8519

Oxford

Miami University Climbing Center at the Rec
750 S. Oak St.
Oxford, OH 45056
513-529-4732

Peninsula

Kendall Cliffs
60 Kendall Park Rd
Peninsula, OH 44264
330-655-5489

Streetsboro

Zip City
9960 State Route 43
Streetsboro, OH 44241
330-931-4944

Toledo

University of Toledo Climb Cave
2801 West Bancroft St.
Toledo, OH 43606
419-530-3700

Westerville

Westerville Community Center
350 N. Cleveland Ave.
Westerville, OH 43082
614-901-6506

Youngstown

Youngstown State University – Andrews Recreation Center
One University Plaza
Youngstown, OH 44555
330-941-3488

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Here is a list of all the climbing and bouldering gyms in New Jersey, broken down by city. There is also a map showing their locations.

Note: If any new gyms have opened or any existing gyms have closed, let us know by sending us a message.

Basking Ridge

Somerset Hills YMCA
140 Mount Airy Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
908-766-7898

Berkeley Heights

Life Time Fitness
25 Connell Drive
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
908-665-5911

Chatham

The Gravity Vault – Chatham
40 Watchung Avenue
Chatham, NJ 07928
973-701-7625

East Brunswick

Middlesex Gymnastics Academy – Up The Wall
33 McGuire St.
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
732-249-6422

East Hanover

Diamond Rock
182 Rt. 10 West
East Hanover, NJ 07936
973-560-0413

Fairfield

New Jersey Rock Gym
373 D Route 46 West
Fairfield, NJ 07004
973-439-9860

Flemington

The Gravity Vault – Flemington
17 Minneakoning Rd
Flemington, NJ 08822
908-237-3249

Florham Park

Life Time Athletic
14 Fernwood Road
Florham Park, NJ 07932
908-598-1212

Hamilton

Rockville Climbing Center
200 Whitehead Road
Hamilton, NJ 08619
609-631-7625

Hawthorne

Elite Gymnastics
80 5th Ave.
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
973-423-4040

Jersey City

HudsonPLAY
189 Brunswick Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
201-963-4671

Maple Shade

Elite Climbing
67 Old Kings Highway
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
856-273-1370

Margate

Milton and Betty Katz JCC
501 North Jerome Avenue
Margate, NJ 08402
609-822-1167 Ext 116

Middletown

The Gravity Vault – Middletown
37 Kanes Lane
Middletown, NJ 07748
732-856-9599

Morganville

Garden State Rocks
705 Ginesi Dr.
Morganville, NJ 07751
732-972-3003

New Brunswick

Rutgers University Rock Gym
130 College Ave
New Brunswick, NJ 08903
848-932-7171

Newark

Method Climbing
16 Lombardy St
Newark, NJ 07102
201-414-9274

Northvale

High Exposure
266 Union Street
Northvale, NJ 07647
201-768-8600

Randolph

Randolph Climbing Center
3 Middlebury Blvd.
Randolph, NJ 07869
848-445-3691

Sewell

Rastelli Kids Complex
1855 Hurffville Road
Sewell, NJ 08080
856-401-8111

Upper Saddle River

The Gravity Vault – Upper Saddle River
107 Pleasant Avenue
Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
201-934-7625

Warren

Kids Blvd
125 Washington Valley Road
Warren, NJ 07059
732-560-5437

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Here is a list of all the climbing and bouldering gyms in Texas, broken down by city. There is also a map showing their locations.

Note: If any new gyms have opened or any existing gyms have closed, let us know by sending us a message.

Allen

Life Time Fitness
971 State Hwy 121
Allen, TX 75013
214-383-3500

Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium
110 Rivercrest Blvd.
Allen, TX 75002
214-509-4770

Amarillo

Amarillo Rock Climbing House (ARCH)
500 S Fannin St
Amarillo, TX 79106
806-418-2431

Arlington

Dyno-Rock
608 E Front St
Arlington, TX 76011
817-461-3966

Elzie Odom Recreation Center
1601 NE Green Oaks Blvd
Arlington, TX 76006
817-459-6434

Austin

Austin Bouldering Project
979 Springdale Road
Austin, TX 78702
512-645-4633

Crux Climbing Center
121 Pickle Rd, Ste 100
Austin, TX 78704
512-931-3911

Main Event Entertainment
13301 N. US Hwy 183
Austin, TX 78750
512-401-0000

North Austin Rock Gym
8300 N. Lamar Suite B102
Austin, TX 78753
512-416-9299

Life Time Fitness
7101 S. Mopac Expy NB
Austin, TX 78749
512-358-8171

The University of Texas at Austin – Gregory Gym
2101 Speedway
Austin, TX 78712
512-471-3116

Boerne

The Wall Indoor Rock Climbing Boerne Gymnastics Center
105 Stonegate Road
Boerne, TX 78006
830-816-9496

Boerne Family YMCA
1361 S. Main St.
Boerne, TX 78006
830-815-1040

Carrollton

North Texas Outdoor Pursuit Center (formerly Stoneworks)
1003 Fourth Avenue
Carrollton, TX 75006
972-446-0105

Summit Climbing Gym
2389 Midway Road Suite B
Carrollton, TX 75243
972-732-0307

College Station

Texas A&M University – Student Recreation Center
797 Olsen Blvd
College Station, TX 77843
979-845-7826

Colleyville

Life Time Fitness
1221 Church Street
Colleyville, TX 76034
817-581-4000

Commerce

Jerry D. Morris Recreation Center
2600 S Neal St
Commerce, TX 75428
903-468-3181

Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi All-Star Gym
3126 Holly Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
361-852-5333

Dallas

Oso Climbing Gym
1330 Conant St.
Dallas, TX 75207
844-676-4967

Southern Methodist University Climbing Wall
6000 Bush Ave
Dallas, TX 75275
214-768-9917

Summit Climbing Gym – Dallas
9201 Forest Lane Suite 200
Dallas, TX 75243
972-231-7625

Denton

Denia Recreation Center Climbing Gym
1001 Parvin St
Denton, TX 76205
940-349-8285

Summit – Denton
220 West Oak Street
Denton, TX 76201
940-808-1107

UNT Climbing and Bouldering Wall
1900 Chestnut Drive
Denton, TX 76203
940-565-2275

TWU Fitness and Recreation
1607 Bell Ave
Denton, TX 76209
940-898-2900

Edinburg

Univ of Texas Pan American
1201 W University Dr
Edinburg, TX 78539
956-665-7808

El Paso

The Cave Climbing Gym
113 Executive Center Blvd.
El Paso, TX 79912
915-502-0885

University of Texas El Paso Climbing Gym
3450 Sun Bowl Dr
El Paso, TX 79902
915-747-5103

Flower Mound

Life Time Fitness
3100 Churchill Drive
Flower Mound, TX 75022
972-355-5000

Fort Bliss

Fort Bliss Solider Activity Center
20732 Constitution Rd, Central Fort Bliss
Fort Bliss, TX 79918
915-744-1532

Fort Worth

Summit Fort Worth
2828 W. Lancaster Ave.
Fort Worth, TX 76107
682-708-3359

Frisco

Canyons Climbing Gym
7164 Technology Drive, Suite 202
Frisco, TX 75033
214-872-2992

Garland

Life Time Fitness
5602 Naaman Forest Blvd.
Garland, TX 75044
972-496-5000

Grapevine

Summit Climbing Gym
1040 Mustang Drive
Grapevine, TX 76051
817-421-3888

Harker Heights

Boulders Sport Climbing Center
325 Indian Trail
Harker Heights, TX 76548
254-690-9790

Houston

Life Time Athletic
815 Town & Country Lane
Houston, TX 77024
713-464-1200

Life Time Fitness
7717 Willowchase Blvd
Houston, TX 77070
281-469-9300

Momentum Silver Street
1401 Silver Street
Houston, TX 77007
832-433-7211

Stone Moves
6970 Cypress Creek Pkwy
Houston, TX 77069
281-397-0830

Texas Rock Gym
1526 Campbell Rd
Houston, TX 77055
713-973-7625

The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa
111 North Post Oak Lane
Houston, TX 77024
713-680-2626

University of Houston – Campus Recreation and Wellness Center
4500 University Drive
Houston, TX 77204
713-743-9512

Humble

Life Time Fitness
13600 Will Clayton Parkway
Humble, TX 77346
281-812-4100

Huntsville

Sam Houston State University – Recreational Sports Center
1900-2086 Ave H
Huntsville, TX 77340
936-294-1985

Katy

Faith West Gym
2225 Porter Road
Katy, TX 77493
281-391-5683

Life Time Fitness
23211 Cinco Ranch Blvd.
Katy, TX 77494
281-693-3434

Momentum Katy
25410 Katy Mills Parkway
Katy, TX 77494
832-437-9091

League City

Space City Rock Climbing Gym
201 Hobbs Road, Suite A1
League City, TX 77573
281-316-0377

Lubbock

Premier Sportsplex
9000 Memphis
Lubbock, TX 79424
806-771-4263

Texas Tech University – Robert H. Ewalt Student Recreation Center
3219 Main St
Lubbock, TX 79409
806-742-2949

Mansfield

Life Time Fitness
1551 E. Debbie Lane
Mansfield, TX 76063
682-518-7766

McKinney

Cooper Fitness Center at Craig Ranch
7910 Collin McKinney Parkway
McKinney, TX 75070
214-383-1000

Nacogdoches

Stephen F. Austin Rock Wall
1817 Wilson Drive
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
936-468-6055

North Austin

Life Time Fitness
13725 Ranch Road 620
North Austin, TX 78717
512-219-0909

Plano

Life Time Fitness
7100 Preston Road
Plano, TX 75024
214-227-0700

Oak Point Recreation Center
6000 Jupiter Rd
Plano, TX 75074
972-941-7540

Pinstack
6205 Dallas Parkway
Plano, TX 75024
972-781-2695

Summit Plano
525 Talbert Drive
Plano, TX 75093
972-599-0865

Richardson

University of Texas at Dallas
800 W Campbell Rd Bldg – AB
Richardson, TX 75080
972-883-2090

San Antonio

Armadillo Boulders San Antonio
1119 Camden St
San Antonio, TX 78215
210-538-8400

Life Time Fitness
18510 US 281 North
San Antonio, TX 78259
210-545-5000

Life Time Fitness – San Antonio at the Rim
5639 Worth Parkway
San Antonio, TX 78257
210-222-1984

St. Mary’s University – Alumni Athletics & Convocation Center (AA&CC)
1 Camino Santa Maria St
San Antonio, TX 78228
210-431-2097

The District
2424 Broadway St Suite 102
San Antonio, TX 78215
210-845-9855

The University of Texas at San Antonio – Campus Recreation
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249
210-458-6753

San Marcos

Armadillo Boulders San Marcos
211 S Stagecoach Trail
San Marcos, TX 78666
512-667-7446

Spring

inSPIRE Rock Indoor Climbing & Team Building Center
403 E. Louetta Rd.
Spring, TX 77373
281-288-7625

Sugar Land

Life Time Fitness
1331 Highway 6
Sugar Land, TX 77478
281-340-3100

Temple

Summit Recreation Center
620 Fryers Creek Circle
Temple, TX 76504
254-298-5348

Universal City

NLC Rockwall
Wellness Building, 1201 Kitty Hawk Rd.
Universal City, TX 78148
210-486-5654

Waco

Baylor University – The ROCK
209 Speight Ave.
Waco, TX 76706
254-710-7625

Wichita Falls

Center of Gravity Rock Gym
675 Wichita Street
Wichita Falls, TX 76306
940-235-8377

Wylie

Wylie Recreation Center
300 Country Club Road, Building 200
Wylie, TX 75098
972-516-6360

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Here is a list of all the climbing and bouldering gyms in Connecticut, broken down by city. There is also a map showing their locations.

Note: If any new gyms have opened or any existing gyms have closed, let us know by sending us a message.

Easton

Easton Community Center Rock Wall
364 Sport Hill Road
Easton, CT 06612
203-459-9700 Ext 105

Fairfield

Rock Climb Fairfield
85 Mill Plain Road (Bldg T)
Fairfield, CT 06824
203 416-5500

Glastonbury

Central Rock Gym
259 Eastern Boulevard
Glastonbury, CT 06033
860-659-8260

Manchester

Stone Age Rock Gym
195 Adams St.
Manchester, CT 06042
860-645-0015

New Haven

City Climb Gym
91 Shelton Ave
New Haven, CT 06511
203-891-7627

Plainville

Wheeler YMCA
149 Farmington Ave.
Plainville, CT 06062
860-793-9631

Portland

Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park
161 Brownstone Avenue
Portland, CT 06480
866-860-0208

Stamford

Beta Climbing & Fitness
45 Harbor Drive
Stamford, CT 06902
203-580-9963

Wallingford

Prime Climb’s Mountain Fun, LLC
340 Quinnipiac St
Wallingford, CT 06492
203-265-7880

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