Top 18 inexpensive Canyoneering for Ladies

Arc’teryx Arakys Approach Shoe – Women’s

The Arc’teryx Women’s Arakys Approach Shoe eliminates the need to bring along a pair of climbing-specific shoes when you go for lunch break gym climbs and quick after-work boulder missions. This innovative approach shoe is made for crossing technical terrain, but more than holds its own when bouldering, doing single-pitch climbs, or tackling quick routes on the gym wall.

The air permeable ripstop upper is tough, yet breathable, and a stretchy Adaptive Fit Lite liner conforms to your foot to eliminate hot spots, reduce break-in time, and provide a more secure fit. It also sports a collapsible heel so you can wear the Arakys as a laid-back slipper when you’re on belay. The leather footbed allows barefoot comfort, while the EVA midsole cushions your step when you’re hiking to a faraway crag for a bigger climbing mission. Vibram’s Light Approach outsole provides sure-footed grip on muddy trails and granite walls alike, and the MegaGrip rubber compound offers the right blend of durability, flex, and rigidity needed to handle everything from quick climbs to long approaches.

Salewa Firetail 3 GTX Approach Shoe – Women’s

From mild days in the mountains to romping around the desert floor, explore nature in waterproof, breathable comfort with the Salewa Women’s Firetail 3 GTX Approach Shoe. The Gore-Tex membrane blocks the water from getting in while simultaneously allowing moisture to escape for a dry, comfortable fit and feel, and the mesh upper keeps things lightweight. Where this shoe really shines is on the bottom, where an insanely grippy Vibram Reptile rubber outsole resides to keep you cruising over snow, ice, mud, grass, and any combination of rocky terrain you can find.

Scarpa Zen Pro Shoe – Women’s

Your climbing partner might be complaining about the approach, but you couldn’t feel more peaceful thanks to the Scarpa Women’s Zen Pro Shoe. This light shoe sports a sturdy suede upper with air mesh inserts for ventilated airflow. Scarpa lined the upper in odor-resistant, moisture-managing Cocona for even more comfort. Underfoot, the Zen Pro features a P-Flex footbed that promotes natural movements, while the injected EVA midsole offers long-lasting support for technical terrain. Vibram’s Spyder 2 sole sticks to trails without picking up pebbles along the way.

Five Ten Access Approach Shoe – Women’s

Most climbs don’t cost anything at all, with an exception to a hike that shreds your leg muscles, lungs, and the Five Ten Women’s Access Approach Shoe. Five Ten made this modern hiker out of perforated suede leather for a comfy combo of ventilation and sturdy durability. The EVA midsole, Stealth S1 rubber sole, and Climbing Zone toe promote a fast stride over “trails.”

Gregory Maya 16L Backpack – Women’s

With a flexible, yet supportive BioSync design, side-strap compression system, and a slew of handy pockets, the Gregory Maya 16 Backpack is ideal for full-day hikes or epic mountain bike rides. The Maya’s BioSync suspension system allows the pack to move with your body in motion and keeps the pack centered on your back. Side compression straps secure the load so it doesn’t shift around inside the pack.

The pack’s hydration tube management system keeps the drinking tube within easy reach, so you don’t have to divert your attention to take a drink. Dual waist belt pockets and side pockets make it easy to access the things that you need to get to in a hurry, like your camera or a snack. The Gregory Maya 16 fits a two-liter hydration reservoir, which is enough for a day hike or a long cross-country mountain bike ride.

La Sportiva TX3 Approach Shoe – Women’s

Guide books have a way of making the approach sound pretty straightforward, but after multiple creek crossings, backtracking, and sketchy scrambles, you’ll be glad you were prepared for the unexpected with your La Sportiva Women’s TX3 Approach Shoes. With a quick-drying polyester mesh upper, protective rubber rand, and super-sticky Vibram rubber sole, the TX3 is a veritable all-terrain crusher with the chops to tackle just about any terrain you encounter. La Sportiva pulled all the stops with this one by adding it torsionally-rigid STB sytem, MEMlex underfoot cushioning, and non-slip mesh lining for a cool, comfortable, and secure fit for the approach.

Boreal Salsa Shoe – Women’s

Your morning might consist of a leisurely walk down to the coffee shop, but your afternoon will most certainly consist of a steep scramble up to the crag—you can’t go wrong with the Boreal Women’s Salsa Shoe for days like these. Combining casual comfort with mountain-ready ingredients, this hybrid approach shoe has a breathable mesh lining to keep your foot cool and comfortable in the afternoon heat and a versatile rubber sole that’s capable on everything from concrete to loose scree.

Salomon Out Day 20L+4L Backpack – Women’s

You leave before sunrise and come home after dark so often that you’re starting to wonder what your house looks like in the daytime. Maybe someday you’ll find out, but until then you’ve got the Salomon Out Day 20L+4L carrying everything you need to cement the outdoors as your home away from home. Designed for your longest single day pursuits, this pack delivers tons of comfort and easy gear storage. Its main compartment is expandable by 4L to tack on added storage when you need it, and its ergonomic carrying system features padded straps and a design that’s tailored specifically for female athletes. Staying hydrated on the trail and in the mountains will be easier than ever before thanks to its dual hydration pockets—a standard reservoir sleeve for a hydration bladder and a stretchy pocket on the shoulder straps that keeps a soft 500ml flask close by at all times. Your gear and layers will be easily accessible thanks to the convenient zippered side entry, while trekking pole and ice axe carries ensure that you can always bring the proper gear for the terrain you’re facing.

The North Face Chimera 18L Backpack – Women’s

When you’re moving fast and light in the mountains and don’t have a lot that you need to bring with you, reach for The North Face Chimera 18L Backpack. Designed to keep you moving unencumbered on the trails, the Chimera features The North Face’s Dyno Cinch compression system. This system allows you to make on-the-fly load stabilization and compression adjustments without having to take the pack off. This is achieved through one-touch lower and upper compression bungees that snug the load close to your body for mobility and comfort on the trail while also shedding grams to keep the pack more lightweight than its competitors. When you’re moving fast on strenuous ascents, the FlashDry technology and breathable back panel keep you cool and comfortable while gear loops and multiple pockets intuitively store your gear. Finally, both a hydration sleeve and easily accessible water bottle slots provide you with refreshment throughout your hike.

Haglofs Spiri 23L Backpack – Women’s

The Haglofs Spiri 23L Backpack is a feature-rich technical pack for alpine excursions, day trips in the desert, and every adventure in-between. It features a generous 23L capacity that’s roomy enough for layers, lunch, and any other gear you might deem necessary, with a breathable mesh and vented foam suspension system that keeps you comfortable on the toughest trails. The pack thoughtfully includes a myriad of pockets for keeping need-to-have items close at hand, including an external hydration sleeve and zippered top pocket with key holder. Two side compression straps help you consolidate the load, and the sturdy nylon construction is treated to shed light dirt and rain.

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.

Five Ten Guide Tennie Approach Shoe – Women’s

When the approach is long and rocky, be it giant granite slabs or loose fields of shale, you need a shoe with traction that’s up to the task. The Five Ten Women’s Guide Tennie Shoes use high-friction soles and soft leather to help you keep your footing and stay comfortable during your approach. EVA in the midsole adds support and fights off fatigue through the long hike in, while the water-resistant nubuck leather upper sheds moisture from passing rainstorms.

Deuter Attack SL 18L Backpack – Women’s

For quick drops into the backcountry on trail runs or hikes, Deuter created the Attack 18 SL Backpack. The Attack is outfitted with all the necessary technology to keep you enjoying the open air outside, rather than worrying that you forgot something or don’t have enough water. This pack is hydration compatible so you can have your reservoir just a sip away. The helmet carrying option is helpful when you don’t know what could be falling from above. You also are always prepared with this pack’s raincover that conveniently packs into the pack. The Deuter Shield System is also up for the task of keeping you safe. With injury-prevention technology, the Shield alleviates weight and resists impact if you were to fall, so that you can just get right back up and keep on booking it.

The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack – Women’s

The North Face Chimera 24L backpack is designed for your fast and light missions in the mountains. As part of The North Face’s Dynamic Series, the Chimera features a Dyno Cinch compression system that allows you to make on-the-fly compression of the pack without having to take it off. These one-touch lower and upper compression bungees snug your load up to your body to keep you moving freely and unencumbered through the miles. As you’re cruising through the mountains, the FlashDry technology and breathable back panel keep you cool and comfortable. Gear loops and multiple pockets intuitively accommodate your necessities while a hydration sleeve and water bottle pockets keep you refreshed throughout your hike.

The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack – Women’s

The North Face Chimera 24L backpack is designed for your fast and light missions in the mountains. As part of The North Face’s Dynamic Series, the Chimera features a Dyno Cinch compression system that allows you to make on-the-fly compression of the pack without having to take it off. These one-touch lower and upper compression bungees snug your load up to your body to keep you moving freely and unencumbered through the miles. As you’re cruising through the mountains, the FlashDry technology and breathable back panel keep you cool and comfortable. Gear loops and multiple pockets intuitively accommodate your necessities while a hydration sleeve and water bottle pockets keep you refreshed throughout your hike.

Haglofs Spiri 23L Backpack – Women’s

The Haglofs Spiri 23L Backpack is a feature-rich technical pack for alpine excursions, day trips in the desert, and every adventure in-between. It features a generous 23L capacity that’s roomy enough for layers, lunch, and any other gear you might deem necessary, with a breathable mesh and vented foam suspension system that keeps you comfortable on the toughest trails. The pack thoughtfully includes a myriad of pockets for keeping need-to-have items close at hand, including an external hydration sleeve and zippered top pocket with key holder. Two side compression straps help you consolidate the load, and the sturdy nylon construction is treated to shed light dirt and rain.

The North Face Chimera 18L Backpack – Women’s

When you’re moving fast and light in the mountains and don’t have a lot that you need to bring with you, reach for The North Face Chimera 18L Backpack. Designed to keep you moving unencumbered on the trails, the Chimera features The North Face’s Dyno Cinch compression system. This system allows you to make on-the-fly load stabilization and compression adjustments without having to take the pack off. This is achieved through one-touch lower and upper compression bungees that snug the load close to your body for mobility and comfort on the trail while also shedding grams to keep the pack more lightweight than its competitors. When you’re moving fast on strenuous ascents, the FlashDry technology and breathable back panel keep you cool and comfortable while gear loops and multiple pockets intuitively store your gear. Finally, both a hydration sleeve and easily accessible water bottle slots provide you with refreshment throughout your hike.

Lowe Alpine Aeon ND25L Backpack – Women’s

Whether it’s a four mile hike to get to the crag or your packing a picnic for the summit, Lowe Alpine’s Aeon ND25L Backpack is just the right size for a day hike and a little more. Large enough to fit a rack and rope comfortably, or a lightweight overnight set up, this pack is the perfect all-in-one day pack. The Flexion lightweight and ultra-thin shoulder system contours to your body and evens out the weight, while the TriShield nylon construction is abrasion-resistant and designed for tough environments— both allowing you to swiftly climb over rock fields and under fallen trees with confidence. The AirContour back panel gives you exceptional airflow on longer hikes with a heavier pack, and easily adjusts for a custom fit.