Rock Climbing Chalk Bags of 2022 Our 9 Top Picks-1
If you're an experienced rock climber, perhaps you already have a favorite chalk bag you use when you're doing what you love most, whether that's out in the glory of nature or just practicing a complex problem at the local gym. However, every year brings a fresh crop of chalk bags to the climbing equipment market that are newer and more innovative than the last batch. As such, we reviewed nine of the top choices for chalk bags to help the climbing community find a product that truly works for them.
We found every scrap of information available on the nine bags to determine which were the best chalk bags and the type of climber that would want to use them. After all, a thin layer of chalk is sometimes the only thing standing between success and failure for most climbers when they feel their precious, hard-earned hold begin to slip.
Let's dive in right now and look at these nine picks to find the best chalk bag to meet your climbing needs.
1) Organic Climbing Chalk Bag
If you're as passionate about sustainability as you are climbing, then the ORGANIC chalk bag for rock climbers is the perfect addition to your gear. The manufacturer makes these artistic chalk bags by upcycling scraps of recycled cutting fabric, so each bag is a snowflake, with no two alike.
2) 8BPLUS Charlie Chalk Bag
With his resting rage face, furry body, and big button eyes, Charlie Chalk Bag from 8BPLUS (2) is the perfect bag to inject a little fun and whimsicality into your climb. 8BPLUS uses rock climbers to design its bags, with Charlie and his character companions handmade and imported into the US. We love that Charlie is fun yet practical, with a five-inch wide opening and stiff rim, an included carabiner, an adjustable waist belt, and not one brush holder but two.
3) Mammut Multipitch Chalk Bag
Mammut's Multipitch Chalk Bag neatly eliminates the need for a summit bag, making your gear load that much lighter for long, multi-pitch climbs. This bag has all the bases covered plus more, with pockets galore and a bungee strap to hold your lightweight jacket. It also features a clip-in pocket for keys, a brush loop, and two zippered pockets, one horizontal and one vertical. In addition, the webbing belt has two suspension points for a precise fit, keeping it even on your waist.
4) Black Diamond Mojo Zip Chalk Bag
The Black Diamond Mojo Zip may not be as fun as Charlie or as high-tech as Mammut's Multipitch, but it's a solid choice nonetheless for a no-frills bag that gets the job done and nothing more. While we couldn't find a specific manufacturing location for the Mojo Zip, Black Diamond makes its climbing equipment in Salt Lake City, Utah, or Innsbruck, Australia.
This chalk bag comes in the classic cylinder shape, with a cord-lock closure and webbing belt with a quick-release plastic buckle. However, some users found the quality of plastic a bit lacking for their taste.
5) prAna Chalk Bag with Belt
The prAna Chalk Bag with Belt has a simple name (more of a description, really) that matches its minimalistic design, making it the perfect bag for climbers who want function, not frills. While prAna sources primarily from manufacturing facilities in Vietnam and China, the company makes the bag in the US.
These small chalk bags feature a secure drawcord closure to eliminate spillage and an elastic brush loop to store your brush. The waist belt is nylon and easily adjustable for climbers of all sizes. The bag's opening is a perfect size: not overly broad, but big enough that most people can fit their entire hand in without too much trouble. Did we also mention it only weighs a mere 3.2 ounces?
