As fall approaches and the temperatures begin to cool, there's no excuse for not sending your outdoor projects. To aid in your quest to tick off the problems you failed on last fall, consider picking up the following gear.
La Sportiva Futura Climbing Shoes ($185)

Some outfitters will try to market this as a , but don鈥檛 be fooled鈥攖hey鈥檒l fit smaller feet just fine. They have great heel hooking power, can smear and edge, and have revolutionized the way I climb.
Lululemon Flow Y Bra IV ($50)

The best sports bras are the ones you forget you're wearing, and the 聽fits that category. Not every sports bra is going to work for every body type, but if you are a member of the itty-bitty聽committee this one is聽supportive, but not constrictive.
Black Diamond Notion Pants ($70)

Pants are an underrated piece of climbing gear as they protect your legs on overgrown, less trafficked approaches and prevent scrapped knees on rough rock. are the best I鈥檝e tried. They鈥檙e super comfortable and durable, and Black Diamond didn't skimp on any of the men鈥檚 features鈥攖hey鈥檙e the same pants with room for a booty.
La Sportiva TX3 Approach Shoes ($135)

聽have a low profile and an easy lacing system聽that creates an even, snug fit.聽I鈥檝e used mine on every approach for the last five months and they鈥檝e barely shown any wear. Plus, the flashy mint is always a conversation starter on the trail.
Asana Super Hero Highball Crash Pad ($285)

Named for high balls, or dangerously high routes, is made from four-inch-thick alternating layers of closed and open cell foam, giving you that mental boost to go for that final move. For quicker sessions or longer approaches, I prefer the slightly lighter .
Sublime Climbing Slimline Climbing Brush ($10)

Made of a proprietary recycled, flexible plastic, the handle of the is angled so you never have to worry about accidentally scraping up your knuckles while brushing a climb. The 16-year-old climbing phenom 础蝉丑颈尘补听厂丑颈谤补颈蝉丑颈 credits it as 鈥渢he best brush鈥 she鈥檚 ever used.
Kush Climbing Festi Bag ($55)

This doubles as a fanny pack that can be worn around your waist when moving between boulders or when dealing with extra-sweaty palms on a high ball, making it leagues more functional than your average chalk pot.
Marmot Kompressor Plus Backpack ($65)

Instead of jamming all your gear in the crease of your crash pad for the approach, stay more organized聽by packing it in a backpack first. The is big enough to haul a day's worth of gear and the frameless design and聽lightweight ripstop nylon shell allows it to compress and jam into my pad.
UE Roll 2 Bluetooth Speaker ($70)

聽has become my favorite speaker for everything from the approach, to the crag, to the after-session shower back at home. It鈥檚 small, waterproof, and聽the battery lasts for up to nine hours.
RXBAR Whole Food Protein Bar ($22 for 12)

One of the only 100-percent natural protein bars on the market, contains no added sugars, dairy, soy, or gluten. It鈥檚 a delicious way to get a quick protein boost聽so I don鈥檛 hesitate to treat myself after putting in some hard work outside.
Toilet Paper ($0)
The boys may be fine with napkins, but you'll be glad you brought the real deal.聽
Access Fund Membership ($35)
Anyone who considers themselves a climber should be a member of the . Besides helping to keep crags safe and clean, there are tons of other perks including discounts on Prana gear and climbing magazines, and free camping permits.聽