Chalk Bag
2025
Self Directed
A key piece of gear is climbing chalk, a fine magnesium salt used to dry hands and improve grip. Chalk bags are used to carry it around while climbing and bouldering. Air in climbing gyms is very high in particulate matter (PM) coming from climbing chalk which can lead to various respiratory issues, especially through long term exposure.
Research & Design
Most existing chalk bag designs generate clouds of chalk bag dust when they are opened, closed or when reaching in them for chalk.
How can chalk bag design reduce the amount of airborne chalk in climbing gyms?
WIP
Combining Ideas after receiving feedback from climbers and bouldering gym staff at London Climbing Centers
