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RPs
Definition of RPs, a climbing equipment word for micro-nuts for wedging in cracks.

Rope Bag
Definition of Rope Bag, a climbing equipment word for a tarp that keeps a rope clean.

Ascenders
Definition of Ascenders, a climbing equipment word for devices to climb a fixed rope.

Drill
Definition of Drill, a climbing equipment word for a device to bore a hole in rock.

Aiders
Definition of Aiders, a climbing equipment word for portable ladders for aid climbing.

Cam
Definition of Cam, a climbing equipment word for an active protection device.

Camalots
Definition of Camalots, a climbing equipment word for cams made by Black Diamond.

Bolt
Definition of Bolt, a climbing equipment word for an artificial anchor.

Quickdraw
Definition of Quickdraw, a climbing equipment word for 2 carabiners attached by a sewn sling.

Portaledge
Definition of Portaledge, a climbing equipment word for a suspended sleeping cot.

Pitons
Definition of Pitons, a climbing equipment word for metal spikes pounded into cracks for protection.

Knifeblade
Definition of Knifeblade, a climbing equipment word for a super thin piton.

Lost Arrows
Definition of Lost Arrows, a climbing equipment word for wedge-shaped pitons.

Ice Screw
Definition of Ice Screw, a climbing equipment word for a metal shaft placed in ice.

Étriers
Definition of Étriers, a climbing equipment word for webbing ladders for aid climbing.

Jumars
Definition of Jumars, a climbing equipment word for Swiss device for ascending ropes.

Ice Axe
Definition of Ice Axe, a climbing equipment word for a shaft and ice pick for climbing ice and snow.

Helmet
Definition of Helmet, a climbing equipment word for a plastic headcover for a climber's head.

Headlamp
Definition of Headlamp, a climbing equipment word for a flashlight that fits on a climber's head.

Haul Bag
Definition of Haul Bag, a climbing equipment word for a large pack for hauling gear.

Friends
Definition of Friends, a climbing equipment word for cams made by Wild Country.

Crampons
Definition of Crampons, a climbing equipment word for a frame of metal spikes attached to a boot.

Chalk Bag
Definition of Chalk Bag, a climbing equipment word for a small sack for carrying chalk.

ATC
Definition of ATC, a climbing equipment word for a belay device.

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