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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Climbing equipment |
| Founded | early 2010s |
| Headquarters | Tyrol, Austria |
| Products | Chalk bags, bouldering buckets, climbing chalk, brushes, tape, apparel, accessories |
| Website | 8bplus |
8BPLUS (stylized 8B+ and 8bplus) is a manufacturer of climbing equipment and apparel. While the company is generally known for it's character inspired chalk abgs, its product range includes bouldering buckets, climbing chalk, brushes, finger tape and also climbing-themed apparel. The company’s Ocean Brush, produced from recycled marine plastic, received an ISPO Award in 2023.[1][2]
Products
[edit]Chalk bags and bouldering buckets
[edit]Chalk bags are the central part of the brand. Retailers describe their designs as character themed chalk bags incorporating functional features such as drawstring closures, rigid rims and brush holders.[3]
Outside Online included the 8BPLUS Kelly chalk bag in a 2024 list of recommended gear for beginning indoor climbers.[4]
Treeline Review selected the 8BPLUS Lilly chalk bag as the overall winner in its 2025 comparative test of climbing chalk bags and included the model in its climbing gift guide.[5][6]
Ryoutfitters published a review of 8BPLUS chalk bags and loose chalk, describing their functional features and available product variations.[7]
Climbing chalk and tape
[edit]8BPLUS produces loose chalk, chalk balls and liquid chalk based on magnesium carbonate.[8] Treeline Review identified 8BPLUS Powder Chalk as the preferred option for climbers with sensitive skin in its 2025 field test of climbing chalks.[9]
The company also manufactures finger tape for joint support and skin protection.[10]
Brushes and sustainability initiatives
[edit]The Ocean Brush is produced from recycled marine plastic supplied by Tide Ocean Material, a Swiss company that processes ocean recovered waste into usable polymers.[11] The brush received an ISPO Award in 2023. Coverage from Snow Industry News and Interempresas described the award and noted the focus on recycled materials.[2][12]
Distribution
[edit]8BPLUS products are sold internationally. In North America the brand is carried by REI,[13] MEC,[14] Backcountry,[15] and Eastern Mountain Sports.[16] In Europe products are sold by Bergfreunde and other regional retailers.[17] Retailers in Mexico also list 8BPLUS items.[18] Additional stockists include outdoor specialists in Australia such as Climbing Anchors and Wild Earth.[19][20]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "A clean solution for bouldering and for our oceans – ISPO Award winner 8BPLUS Ocean Brush". ISPO.com. Messe München. 25 May 2023.
- ^ a b "ISPO Awards – The Winners Celebrate". Snow Industry News. 7 December 2023.
- ^ "8BPLUS". 8a-shop.lt (in Lithuanian).
- ^ "All the Gear You Need to Start Indoor Rock Climbing". Outside Online.
- ^ "7 Best Climbing Chalk Bags of 2025". Treeline Review.
- ^ "40 Best Gifts for Climbers 2025". Treeline Review.
- ^ "8BPLUS Chalk and Chalkbag Review". Ryoutfitters.
- ^ "Climbing Accessories". 8BPLUS.
- ^ "7 Best Climbing Chalks of 2025". Treeline Review.
- ^ "8BPLUS". 8a.pl (in Polish).
- ^ "ISPO Award winner: 8BPLUS Ocean Brush". ISPO.com.
- ^ "El cepillo limpia presas de escalada de 8BPLUS, premiado en ISPO". Interempresas (in Spanish).
- ^ "8BPLUS products". REI.
- ^ "8BPLUS brand page". MEC.
- ^ "8BPLUS climbing gear". Backcountry.
- ^ "8BPLUS climbing accessories". Eastern Mountain Sports.
- ^ "8BPLUS brand overview". Bergfreunde.
- ^ "8BPLUS chalk bag listing". Amazon Mexico.
- ^ "8BPLUS". Climbing Anchors.
- ^ "About 8b Plus". Wild Earth.
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