1. The Shirt Sierra Designs’ polyester Glide T wicks sweat and breathes like gauze. $40;
2. The Trainer Supercharge your forearms with Nicros’s NexGen 2 Hangboard. $75;
3. The Rope An extra-thick, tightly woven sheath and Petzl’s water-and dirt-resistant treatment justify the Nomad 9.8’s top-shelf price. $210;
4. The Pack Black Diamond’s Speed 30 is ready for whatever you are: easy crag approach or all-day summit push. $120;
5. The Shoes It’s all about your feet. With Vibram XS Grip rubber, the Scarpa Feroce lives for smears, delicate edges, and thin cracks. $140;
6. The Pants Move freely. Look good. Verve’s nylon-and-organic-cotton Hondo knickers fit the bill. $88;
7. The Belay Device The Edelrid Eddy’s auto-locking mechanism can’t be sabotaged by operator panic. It’s pricey, but your life is worth it. $140;
8. The Carabiner The 73-gram Metolius Element Locking Carabiner uses fat aluminum-rod stock to ensure smooth rope handling. $10;
9. The Draws Mad Rock’s 28-gram, wire-gate Ultra Light Quick Draws are easy to clip and won’t break the bank. Six for $70;
10. The Harness Arc’teryx’s hyperefficient R-320 is comfortable and insanely light (11 ounces), and it will last for years. $125;
11. The Chalk Bag Every one of Krieg’s Special-K bags is hand-sewn in the U.S. and features a comfortable waist belt and brush holder. $21;