Nuts and cams: what's the difference?

Building your first trad rack? 🧗‍♂️ #MECstaffer Josh is here to break down the two key types of pro.

🥜 Nuts = lightweight, affordable, and easy to carry. They’re “passive” protection, so you’ve got to find the right constriction in the rock to set them. Great for saving weight on your harness, but bring a nut tool — they can get stuck.

⚙️ Cams = heavier and pricier, but “active” protection means they’re quicker and easier to place in parallel cracks. They cover a wider range of crack sizes and often feel more versatile once you start climbing bigger routes.

Most climbers start with a mix of both, then build their rack over time based on the climbs they’re after.

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