Over the years of top rope soloing, I’ve tried a bunch of different device combos. Some worked okay, some were downright annoying mid-climb.

This is a list of recommended gear for rappelling into a top down cliff.

This key tactic keeps the weight off your harness, even when you don’t have someone to release the bag below!

Top rope solo climbing is all about autonomy and practice. You can go out on your own terms, climb alone, but with the safety of a top rope.