How to choose your chalk bag?
An essential climbing accessory, the chalk bag keeps your hands dry and ready to grip. It prevents you from slipping through the sweat, and keeps you focused on what's important: climbing.
But with an ever-expanding range of products on offer - waist bags, floor buckets, minimalist or eco-responsible models - how do you find your way around? With over 20 years of experience in climbing, SNAP knows exactly how to help you choose the right chalk bag - whether it's your very first or you'd like to upgrade to a more suitable model.
Why use a chalk bag?
A chalk bag is essential to keep your hands dry, optimize your grip and avoid unnecessary falls. Magnesia absorbs moisture and perspiration. And to transport it without getting it all over the place, you need a container. Hence the bag. Whether you're bouldering, climbing a route, climbing indoors or outdoors, you can take it with you wherever you go.
This is one of the most important pieces of basic climbing equipment, and should not be neglected, even if you're just starting out!
How do I choose it?
Before throwing yourself on the most stylish bag, here are the criteria to consider:
- Type of practice:
That's the first thing to consider.
You're more of a tracker? Take a waist bag. You'll be able to use it even while climbing.
Bouldering? The bucket is more practical: it stays on the ground, offers more space, and you can share it.
- Capacity:
Depending on the length of your sessions and whether you're climbing alone or in a group, the size of your bag counts.
For indoor use, a small capacity is sufficient, like our "Chalk Pocket".
For long days or if you want to avoid filling it too often, choose a larger bag like the "Big Chalk Bag from Snap.
- Practicality:
A good chalk bag is also a well-thought-out bag:
Check if the closure is magnetic, drawstring or scratch to prevent chalk escaping into your bag. Check if there's a brush holder for brushing dirty or greasy plugs, or a zipped pocket for your locker key or card.
- Style:
You climb better when you feel good. And your gear is part of that.
Snap offers both sober and colorful designs, so you're bound to find one that suits your climbing identity.
- Commitment:
If you're concerned about the environmental impact of your equipment, think sustainability.
Snap models models are designed to last, and most are made from recycled materials, without compromising on strength or looks.
Why choose a Snap chalk bag?
Because the planet is sacred. And because style counts too.
The Snap chalk bags chalk bags are built to last, made from recycled materials and designed to create a sensation, whether on the bouldering mats or the cliffs.
Clever and beautiful, these bags are full of practical details: discreet pockets, double fasteners, integrated brush holders... Discover them in our selection dedicated to bags or explore our complete range climbing accessories.
In short, a good chalk bag is more than just an accessory: it's your secret weapon on the wall. So it's essential that it's a perfect match for you: bold, functional and ready for adventure. With Snap, you've got no excuses!
