Athletic Finger Tape

Finger tape is one of those things climbers go through nonstop. They wrap their fingers with it to protect skin from sharp rock and rough gym holds, to cover splits and tears so they can keep climbing, and to support strained finger tendons and joints. A serious climber buys tape the way the rest of us buy printer ink, perpetually almost out and always happy to get more.

This is Friction Labs' version, a brand climbers actually recognize, so it'll feel intentional. It's 1.5 inches wide, 10 yards per roll, tears cleanly by hand with no scissors needed, and holds its stick through a sweaty session without crumbling off.

It's not flashy, but it's the kind of gift for rock climbers that gets used within a week. It's cheap, reliable, and always welcome, which makes it an easy climbing stocking stuffer or a thrown-in extra.