Top 12 Cheapest Trad & Aid Climbing for Ladies

Gregory Signal 32L Backpack – Women’s

Give yourself ample storage for a day on the trail or a day around campus with the Gregory Signal 32L Backpack. It’s spacious enough to fit the clothes, gear, or books you need, and offers comfortable support that you’ll love when you’re spending lots of time walking. An organizer panel and 15 inch laptop sleeve help you keep the essentials for work or school securely stashed, while a sternum strap, compression side straps, and a removable waist belt help you carry the load up steep terrain in the woods. Stretch mesh side pockets will keep water bottles close by, and the airmesh back panel will help you avoid stuffiness and discomfort on the trail or on the street.

Salewa Firetail 3 Approach Shoe – Women’s

Salewa’s Firetail 3 Women’s Approach Shoe is the latest offering in a long line of genre-blurring footwear, and this scree-conquering, rock-crushing, trail-smoking legend is just getting better with age. True to the Firetail’s approach-first heritage, it comes with to-the-toe climbing-style lacing for a secure and precise fit when you’re toeing in on tricky fifth-class pitches and a super-sticky Vibram Reptail sole with MegaGrip rubber that’s optimized for traction on rocky terrain.

The Firetail loves steep rock, but it’s also plenty capable on loose dirt and slippery roots. Salewa’s famous 3F flexible fit system connects the heel, laces, and sole to provide unparalleled support without limiting mobility, and the EXA shell boosts stability, improves balance, and protects the breathable mesh upper. Better still, the Multi Fit footbed lets you adjust the volume of the shoe to perfectly adapt to the shape of your foot.

La Sportiva Mythos Vibram XS Grip2 Climbing Shoe – Women’s

Tighten the around-the-heel lacing system of the La Sportiva Women’s Mythos Climbing Shoe and get an all-around, precise fitting shoe for climbing any rock in the canyon. The soft, unlined leather upper surrounds your foot with enough stretch to allow foot swelling during long multi-pitch routes, while the perforated arch and Dry-Best lined tongue help wick and vent excess foot sweat as you climb. For long belays and rests on big walls, the full-length LaspoFlex midsole adds strength and cushioning so you can reenergize before the crux. The Mythos’s medium-curved shape, pointed toe, and excellent edges allow superior grip on footholds of any shape or size thanks to the 4mm Vibram XS Grip2 outsole.

Deuter Trail 28 SL Backpack – Women’s

Deuter tailored the women-specific SL suspension system on its ACT Trail 28 SL Backpack specifically for backcountry adventurers looking to carry heavy loads of gear comfortably. Stash a day’s worth of supplies inside, get to them quickly via the dual-zip front access when you need to, and then hit the trail in comfort with the breathable Airmesh-lined shoulder straps and back panel easing your load. AirContact Trail uses contoured shoulder straps with a mesh lining, a ventilation channel between the pack padding, breathable foam back pads, and anatomically-formed hip fins to make heavy loads comfortable to carry. The SL Women’s Fit System has soft edges to the straps (which are shorter and narrower), smaller buckles, curved west belt wings, and shorter-length suspension system.

Boreal Lynx Climbing Shoe – Women’s

From crimpy overhanges to techy slabs, the Women’s Lynx Climbing Shoe is Boreal’s all-arounder for the versatile vertical sender. An asymmetric, slight downturn gives this shoe an edge on challenging, technical section, while the padded tongue ensures comfort in cracks. Boreal’s V2 rand works with the special anti-deformation midsole to keep this shoe’s shape solid for seasons, and the Zenith rubber sole gives a good grip on smooth limestone or rough, slabby sandstone. Expect some stretch out of the unlined split leather upper.

Deuter Airlite 26 SL Backpack – Women’s

A true do-it-all daypack, the Deuter Airlite 26 SL Backpack is ready for any adventure on the trail. It’s got all the features you need for peak-bagging, ridgeline wandering day hikes, including a comfortable ventilated carry system that makes it easy to bring a pack along on even the hottest days. The AirComfort back system features a flexible frame construction with an air-permeable back and straps, allowing for both breathability and a supportive carry on warm summer hikes. With enough capacity for a day’s worth of snacks, gear, and layers, this pack boasts extra storage thanks to its stretchy side pockets that stash water bottles and snacks and a large external stretch pocket that keeps a waterproof shell close by in case of unexpected downpours. In that event, your pack will stay dry too thanks to its deployable, detachable rain cover keeping your precious cargo safe and dry. For even more trail convenience, you’ve got a trekking pole attachment system that lets you keep your hands free on steep summit scrambles, as well as hydration compatibility that allows for easy drinking as you push towards high heights and wide open views.

Gregory Sigma 28L Backpack – Women’s

Whether you’re bagging a new peak or embarking on your daily commute to work, the Gregory Sigma 28L Backpack has your back. It holds everything you need for your workday, including your 15in laptop, or snacks and extra layers for your hike. Internal organization pockets keep everything easy to access and the soft-touch liner in the top quick access pocket keeps your tablet or phone safe while you make your way to your destination. The plush airmesh back panel with dual density foam keeps you comfortable on a full day of wear while the dual side compression straps center and balance your load for higher mobility up the trail. When the work day goes long or if you spend too much time on the summit reflective elements and a light loop add visibility for a safer journey home.

The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack – Women’s

Head off on your day-long missions with the Women’s Hydra 26L Backpack from The North Face. Its minimalist design reduces weight while still allowing quick access to the contents of the pack when you’re traveling long distances. This lightweight design is enhanced by the patent-pending Dyno Lift System that doesn’t add any weight and features a self-equalizing, on-the-fly, adjustable load lifters for a comfortable carry through the miles. A FlashDry back panel provides you with quick-drying, breathable performance for strenuous ascents while the T6 aluminum frame allows you to have total freedom of movement when scrambling up to the summit.

Gregory Sula 18L Backpack – Women’s

During the work week you might be able to squeeze in a short hike, but you probably can’t take the full day. Whether you go out for sunrise or sunset, bring the Gregory Women’s Sula 18L Backpack to carry your gear. Even over a short hike the weather can change quickly, so throw in a rain or wind jacket, some water, and plenty of snacks just in case. This pack is hydration compatible because you need to keep water with you even though the early and late parts of the day do give you a break from the heat. The Sula has EVA foam in the shoulder straps to absorb shock while the webbing chest and waist straps minimize bouncing for a smooth, comfortable hike.

Deuter Gravity Motion SL 35L Backpack – Women’s

The Gravity Motion SL 35L Backpack is ready to step in as your go-to climbing daypack. It’s got a low-profile, minimalist design that betrays just how much storage it’s packing, and a comfortable carrying system with a special contoured fit for female climbers. The Gravity suspension system keeps the pack’s load close to your body for greater stability, and features ventilated padding on the back and straps for breathable comfort, as well as a flexible frame that lends structure and support for long approaches. Stretchy zippered side pockets keep climbing shoes and water bottles tucked away but still within easy reach, and gear loops along the front of the pack let you easily lash on anything that can’t fit inside. On the other side of the pack you’ve got back panel entry for easy access that doesn’t require rooting around your pack from the top, letting you access important gear quickly when you need to. Compression straps help pull the load in closer and offer external storage for a waterproof shell or puffy, while a top haul loop makes it easy to lug up after you on all-time multi-pitch climbs.

Mystery Ranch Coulee 25L Backpack – Women’s

The Mystery Ranch Coulee 25L Backpack is designed to keep your gear easily accessible when you’re on fast and light missions in the mountains. It features Mystery Ranch’s innovative 3-ZIP design that allows you to rapidly access the entire main compartment at once so you don’t have to spend as much time digging around looking for what you need. Its front mesh compartments hold your extra layers or shoes while the zippered pockets keep your small items easily accessible.

Asolo Magnum GV Shoe – Women’s

Each year your adventures get more and more out there, and this year you’re headed to the Dolomites with a number of via ferrata on your checklist. Italian for “iron path,” the Women’s Asolo Magnum GV Shoe is designed with just such protected climbing routes in mind. The durable suede upper and sticky Vibram sole are built for steep, rocky approaches, with a Gore-Tex membrane for comfort on wet days and mid-height ankle protection for longer trails. The rubber toe cap offers protection from sharp limestone cliffs, while the sole is designed with a climbing zone specific to approach shoes. The EVA midsole and Anti-Shock insert ensure that your feet will still have plenty of life in them once you’re ready to get vertical.