I’m starting outdoor bouldering, so I’m looking for crash pads.
There are a lot of options and lots of reviews. ChatGPT’s Deep Research was a huge help, creating comparison tables based on my budget, climbing style, location, and priorities—with links to cited articles so I could explore and verify everything.
Organic Climbing
I decided to go with Organic Climbing’s Full Pad Combo (the Full + Briefcase Pad).
- The Full Pad is the same as the Simple Pad (36″x48″x4″) but has an extra cargo flap.
- The Briefcase Pad is the same as the Half Pad (36″x24″x3″) but can fold in half.
Honestly, the hardest part was choosing colors. Their website doesn’t have a way to preview color choices, so you’re just guessing what it’ll look like—unless you go through their Colors and Fabrics page and mock it up yourself.
For what it’s worth, I’m going with Navy, Mint, and Yellow.