Climbers query

[roaringwater]

If you are into climbing and someone were to buy you a gift, c.£25, what would be the best gift they could get you?

Indoor or outdoor climbing? For either, a new chalk bag maybe.

My DP loves climbing. He’s a real gear snob and some of it is so fucking expensive but for that budget I’d go with
Maybe something be novelty like these www.dedoles.co.uk/regular-socks-rock-climbing-1?gclid=Cj0KCQiA4L2BBhCvARIsAO0SBdaCozur_E0ikPDZeD_BkV538bR6tWlfxYvsrrTIewBq_-X4OJFurzgaAjxDEALw_wcB

Chalk
Hand cream

What about a £25 voucher to go towards a bigger item? Climbing gear can be extortionate!

Depends whether they lead climb or not. Or what type of rock also for gear. Carabiners are a good buy if they climb with ropes. If they just boulder then some brushes or chalk. I would assume they had a chalkbag already unless they are very new or very long time at it and their gear is getting on a bit. Thermos or beanie hat maybe? Reuseable hand warmers.
Most useful climbing kit is a bit niche and rather expensive. Perhaps a voucher for nearest outdoor gear shop?

Oh yes specialist climbers hand balm called "climb on".

I wouldn't try and buy specialist kit for someone else's hobby. You don't know what they need, what brands they like, or what fits/suits them, so the chances of getting it right are slim.

Those socks look OK though, so maybe a couple of pairs of those and then a food/drink treat like booze, chocs or posh nuts or cheese if they're more clean living?

List of useful shops with website which sell climbing kit:
Rock + run
Go outdoors
Outside
Alpkit
Decathlon (cheaper beginner end, so a pro may not want this kit)
Cotswold outdoor
Alpinetrek
May give you a starting point for search terms.
The BMC have some guides on their website.

Book or subscription to one the mountain film festival - several are online again this year (London mountain film festival, fort William festival). London one has monthly films for subscribers - £25 for the year.

My mum bought me an 8b+ monster chalk bag for Christmas. It's completely silly but I love it

8bplus.com/eu_en/product-category/chalkbags-eu-en/

I wouldn't buy technical stuff personally.
A chalk bag, moisture wicking or thermal clothing, a flask/ food flask, a climbing book/ guide, general purpose outdoor gear, subscription to a climbing magazine, see if a local climbing wall has any gift cards for entry etc.

Climbskin Hand Cream and Boot Bananas, links below! Standard present for my climbing friend as the handcream is great and his shoes always smell :D

www.bananafingers.co.uk/skin-care/climbskin/hand-cream

www.bananafingers.co.uk/chalk-accessories/boot-bananas/boot-bananas