FrictionLabs Unicorn Dust Climbing Chalk (6 oz)
Six ounces of FrictionLabs' fine-texture chalk, made from high-purity magnesium carbonate - the chalk a lot of climbers buy for themselves as a treat.
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The Original Climb On! Bar — hand repair for after the session
The Original Climb On! Bar for Climbers (1 oz)
Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose
Perfect for
- Dry, cracked hands
- Chalk bag pockets
- Small add-on gift
- Any climber
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Price: $18.95
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Why this gift works
Climbing is hard on hands: chalk dries the skin and rock and plastic wear it down. The Climb On! bar is a solid balm made from plants and beeswax - apricot kernel oil, wheat germ oil, vitamin E and essential oils including lavender and geranium - with no petroleum.
It is a 1 oz bar that rubs straight onto the hands after climbing and fits in a chalk bag or pocket. The maker also suggests it for feet and other dry, rough spots.
Who is this gift for?
Great for
- Someone whose fingertips split after long sessions
- A friend who complains about rough hands
Think twice if
- They avoid beeswax
- Strong scents bother them
The catch
It is an after-climbing balm - putting it on right before climbing makes hands slippery. It contains beeswax, so it is not vegan, and the essential oils give it a noticeable scent.
Skip for someone who avoids beeswax or is sensitive to essential oils.
Worth knowing before you buy
- It is not vegan because of the beeswax.
- Use it after climbing, not before.
Why we like it
- Plant oils and beeswax, no petroleum
- Solid bar that won't leak in a bag
- Small enough for any pocket
Questions people ask
After climbing, or before bed on climbing days. Using it right before a session makes hands slippery.
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