Climbing trees is just as fun now as it was when you were a kid. The only difference now is that your bones creak and you get disapproving looks from your neighbors when you do it. Well, I say let osteoporosis and nosy onlookers be damned, go climb whatever you feel needs to be conquered.
In honor of all the trees, walls and rocks worth climbing, I have compiled the top 25 climbing innovations, which will inspire you to pull a Peter Parker all over the neighborhood.
25 Climbing Innovations
From Rock-Climbing Clothes Racks to Water Tower Climbing Walls:
Brian G Randles — Nov 19, 2009 — Lifestyle
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Interior Design Meets The Gym
A Climbing Wall That Uses Picture Frames, Mirrors And More
22
Barefoot Simulators
Vibram's Fivefingers Shoes Keep Climbers on Their Toes
21
Wall-Climbing Cars
The Peugeot Metromorph Concept Climbs Buildings Like a Spider
20
Stair Climbing Robot Wheelchair
The iBot Mobility System
19
Extreme Hotels
Luxury For Adrenaline Junkies + Building Itself is a Climbing Wall
18
Rock Climbing Treadmill
Climb Forever on a 'Treadwall'
17
Feline Interior Design
Wall-Climbing Home Decor For the Stylish Cat Owner
16
Sofas That Climb Walls
Canape by Lila Jang
15
Rock Climbing Residences
Ateliereen Viewing Tower Lets You Scale Towards the Summit
14
Metaphorical Climbing
The 'Climb On Anything' Ad Campaign for the Allegro 10th Anniversary
13
6 Cool Rock Climbing Trends + DIY Climbing Walls
12
War Gear for Climbers
Nigel Carbourn Opening Ceremony Line Dominates Durable Fashions
11
Rock-Climbing Clothes Racks
Hanger by Ferran Lajara is a 2-in-1 Home Accessory
10
Amazing Bionic Climbing Robot
C-Bot
9
Colourful Climbing Walls
PekiPeki in Tokyo Lets Customers Enjoy Bright Bouldering
8
Water Tower Climbing Walls
The ‘Silo Project' Converts Old Silos Into Fitness Fun
7
Grand Canyon Climbing Robots
Panasonic Evolta PR Stunt
6
Recreational Tree Climbing
Rediscovering Our Playful Nature
5
Wall Climbing Robots
Electrostatic Vertical Surface Climbing
4
Mountain-Climbing Skateboard Shoes
White Mountaineering Slip-Ons Are Fit for the Alps, Or a Skate
3
DIY Lighting
Trust In Design's Climbing Lamp Lets You Get Bright and Creative
2
AquaClimb
Rock Climbing in a Pool
1
Climbing for Charity
David Beckham to Scale Mt Kilimanjaro
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Empowering Walking Sticks
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Minimal Shoe Rack Concepts
Joao Teixera Designs the New Multifunctional Tokyo Shoe Rack Concept
Spring Weather Hiking Sneakers
The Nike ACG GORE-TEX Mountain Fly Protects from Water and Mud
Geodesic Street Wear Tents
The Heimplanet x Maharishi Cave Tent Offers Advanced Protection
Ceiling-Mounted Laundry Racks
GoodLiving Presents a Multifunctional Retractable Laundry Rack
Tri-Functional Bicycle Racks
The 'Rak One' Serves As a Floor Stand, Wall Mount and Repair Rack
Water-Inspired Sustainable Fashion
Craghoppers Unveils a New Collection for the SS23 Season
Inclusively Designed Treehouses
The Artistree House Has a Wheelchair-Accessible Main Floor
Durable Adventure-Ready Tents
The Space Acadia Brings the Comfort of Indoors to Outdoor Nature
Nature-Inspired Solar Panel Trees
New World Wind Develops the Aeroleaf Hybrid Technology
Plant-Friendly Night Lights
Mona Safari Designs the Spacecrop Device to Look Like a Spacecraft
Inflatable Multi-Story Tent Cabins
The Magic Fort by Thecatal Joins its Boundary Series
Nude-Friendly Hiking Trails
Bear Naked and Gaia GPS Launched a First-of-Its-Kind Trail System
Secluded Tree-Mimicking Cabins
The Conceptual 'II Pino' Cabin is Concealed in the Treetops
Sustainable Workwear Collections
Craghoppers Workwear Launches a Collection Tailored for Mavericks
Collaboration Outdoor Clothing Collections
The 2023 Filson x Ten Thousand Collection is Rugged
Winter-Ready GORE-Tex Runners
The Arc'teryx Vertex GTX is Your Ultimate Winter Running Companion
Filmic Curated Closets
Stitch Fix's Main Character Closets Provide Nostalgic Style Inspiration
Professional Extreme Weather Outerwear
The Vollebak Titan Collection Features NASA Parachutes
Ultra-Stylish Active Clothing
OTTI Debuts a Range of New Head-Turning Athletic Pieces
Smart Glass-Topped Lookouts
These Picturesque Cabins Offer Stunning Views Of the Sky
Self-Assembling Rooftop Tents
The Cinch 'Air Cruiser' Has a Lightweight, Inflatable Design
Family-Friendly Suspended Tents
The Tentsile Stingray Has Enough Space for Three Adults
Adventure-Ready Outdoor Collections
adidas TERREX Unveils New and wander Collection
Retro 90s Climber Fleeces
The Nike ACG “Wolf Tree” Polartec Fleece Comes in Two Color Options
Origami-Inspired Adventure Packs
The Huckberry x Peak Design X-Pac Collection Has Six Pieces
Consolidated Camping Shelters
The 'Space Acacia' System is Hyper-Durable and Waterproof
Downcountry Mountain Bike Shoes
These Impact-Resistant Cycling Shoes Offer Tenacious Gripping
Horizontal Automotive Bike Racks
The KTOP Bike Rack Puts Bicycles on Their Side on the Roof
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Sporty Ivy League-Inspired Lines
The North Face Purple Label Channels the Ivy League Aesthetic
Durable Anti-Insect Clothing Lines
Craghoppers' Nosi Life Collection Boasts Anti-Insect Clothing
Nostalgia-Evoking Outerwear Collections
The North Face's New Low-Fi Hi-Tek Line Has Old Influences
Modular Cat Trees
The PETLIBRO INFINITY Cat Tree Supports Comfort, Relaxation & Play
Premium Cat Tree Systems
PETLIBRO Designs the New Infinity DIY Cat Tree System for Pets
Convenience-Focused Bottle Slings
Slingwell Strives to "Make a Hydration Fashion Statement"
Collapsible Storage Trolleys
The CLAX Trolley Fuses Function with Sustainability
Illusory Planter Stands
The 'Rooted Planter' is Inspired by the Tensegrity Principle
All-Terrain Adventure Clogs
The Bedrock Mountain Clogs are Built for Use in Any Environment
90s-Style Hiking Sneakers
The Nike ACG Torre Mid Waterproof is Hiking and Winter-Ready
Rewilding Running Shoes
Kiki Grammatopoulos' Rewild the Run Disperses Plants During Activity
Retro-Inspired Tactical Outerwear
The North Face Low-Fi Hi-Tek Collection Has Modern Materials
Ultra-Lightweight Foldable Waterproof Backpacks
Forclaz Boasts a Compact Backpack Via Decathlon
Lightweight Outdoor Vests
Craghoppers' Compresslite VI Vest is Lightweight and Wind-Resistant
Workout Rope-Inspired Tools
Zest-Up 'Z-ROPE' Ropeless Battle Ropes Can Be Used Anywhere
Timber Nature Reserve Towers
The 'Lookout Tower' from Robert Gutowski Architects is Sculptural
Drinking Water-Generating Jackets
Pavel Hedström Designs the New Fog X Jacket that Collects Fog
Retro-Style Climber Backpacks
The Epperson Mountaineering Large Climb Pack is American-Made
Stunningly Whimsical Playgrounds
XISUI Design Draws Inspiration from Natural Forms Such as Caves
Contemporary Cat Furniture Collections
Vazken Karageozian Designs the CONNECT Collection
Vibrant Waterproof Fall Jackets
Hillside Presents the Rainmap Jacket to Join its FW23 Range
Spider-Inspired Ski Apparel
Supreme's Collaboration with Spyder Focuses on Ski-Ready Styles
Plogging-Friendly Sports Bands
Fountain Studio Develops a Device to Enhance Eco Running Adventures
Lateral Rooftop Cargo Racks
The 'ACS Roof' Offers Unencumbered Access to Well-Protected Gear
Branded Sustainability Milestones
Craghoppers Celebrates 100 Million Recycled Plastic Bottles
Adaptive Modern Limited Outerwear
Ten c Presents its New Range of Apparel for the Season
Rollable Climber Chalk Bags
This Upcycled Chalk Bag by Aaron Sylvester Has a Durable Design
Updated 90s-Style Winter Outerwear
The Mountain Hardwear Reissue Capsule Has Three Styles
City-Inspired Camping Collections
STAPLE and Poler Unveil City-Inspired Camping Gear and Apparel
Durable Outdoor-Centric Lifestyle Apparel
The North Face Presents the Ripstop Collection
Quirky Structural Clothes Hangers
The HANG / WE Hanger Emphasizes a Sense of Individuality
Pet-Carrying Walking Aids
Feng Chang's Walking Aid Innovation Embraces Companionship
Self-Cooling Outdoor Tents
Researchers Help Keep Campers Cool with Temperature-Regulating Tents
High-Performance Weather-Resistant Gear
Ten Thousand Debuts the Insulated Tech Collection
Fun-Filled Inflatable Boards
The 'Adventure Board' is Designed For Versatile Outdoor Enjoyment
Climate-Positive Outdoor Apparel
Askov Finlayson Launches North Swimwear for Earth Month
Air-Circulating Laundry Racks
This Clothes Drying Rack Concept by Seungbin Lee is Stylish
Upcycled Tower Designs
3XN Shows How Sustainable and Cost-Cffective Reuse Can Be
Pocket-Adorned Slip-On Footwear
Vault by Vans and Nicole McLaughlin Launch a Capsule Together
Outdoor Water Sink Stations
Weltrevee Presents the New Contemporary Waterworks Outdoor Sink
Blanket-Attached Jackets
In Japan, The North Face Created a Jacket Attachment for Parents
Back-Borne Bike Harnesses
This Harness Helps You Carry Your Bike Over Troublesome Terrain
Sustainable Color-Blocked Sneakers
CAMPER Launches All-New Sneaker Silhouette, the 'KARST'
Monolithic Furniture Exhibitions
Vince Skelly Unveils the Conversation with Trees Exhibition
Nature-Emphasizing Outdoor Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Spring/SSummer 2024 Collection
Collaborative Outdoor Gorp Apparel
The North Face and Online Ceramics Work on a Capsule
Tree-Integrated Mysterious Art
Banksy Unveils a Mysterious Tree Mural in London's Finsbury Park
High-Performance Mountain Apparel
Burton Introduces the Mine77 Winter 23/24 Capsule Collection
Multifunctional Performance Apparel
The côte&ciel FW23 Range is Visually Striking and Practical
Exploration-Ready Technical Apparel
and wander and adidas Terrex Join on a New Collection
Fall-Centric Collaborative Apparel
UNIQLO Joins White Mountaineering on a New Capsule
Toy Block-Inspired Wooden Bookshelves
Waiting Woood Designs the New Rotating Picture Book Rack
Van-Compatible Bicycle Racks
The 'Slide&Go' Keeps Bikes Securely Fastened During Van Rides
Water-Resistant Hooded Jackets
Columbia Sportswear Supports Intuitive Machines’ Lunar Launch
Footwear Heritage-Honoring Fashion
Clints Celebrates its Footwear Archives in its Latest Capsule
Olive Tree-Centric Wooden Homes
Woods + Dangaran Designs the Twentieth House Around a Tree
Muscle Loss-Combating Playground Benches
Helan & RAAK Design Modify Benches to Encourage Activity
Multipurpose Camping Shelters
The 'Nomad Cape' Serves As a Hammock, Groundsheet, Poncho & Shelter
Space-Saving Exercise Machines
The Stair Stepper Climber SF-S021001 is Connected
Spacious Rooftop Personal Tents
Cinch and Wildland Designs the Off-Roader Air Cruiser
Outdoor Lounging Rocking Hammocks
The Panama Banana is the Perfect Outdoor Furniture for Summer
Collaborative Graphic Streetwear
Hillside Joins Dover Street Market on a Joint Collection
Modular Mountain Sport Backpacks
The Baltoro Impetro Gear System Encourages Customization
Chinese Dynasty-Themed Footwear
LI-NING and Clarks Originals Launch a Through His Steps Shoe
Thoughtful Outdoor Brand Campaigns
Craghoppers Launches the Cool, Still Campaign for AW 2023
Collaborative Sleek Hiking Boots
A-COLD-WALL and ROA Join Forces on a Hiking Collection
Storage-Conscious Clothing Hangers
Simone Giertz Creates the Space-Saving Coat Hingers
Ancient Mythology-Inspired Fall Fashion
Endless Joy Presents its Capsule for the FW23 Season
Charitable Cozy Furniture Lines
Design Within Reach & Knoll Textiles Boasted the Nick Cave Range
Playground-Inspired Seating Designs
Joe Parr Designs the Kinesthetic Rocking Swing Seat that
Summertime Trail Runner Windbreakers
The Adidas TERREX Agravic Windweave Pro Won't Weigh You Down
Minimalist Bird-Watching Pavilions
Jesús Vassall & Graduate Students Designed a Slick Pavilion
Urban Hiking-Themed Spring Fashion
ROA Presents its Newest Capsule Designed for SS24
Collaborative Gorpcore-Themed Apparel
IVY PARK and adidas Continue to Grow its Expansive Capsule
Clothespin-Inspired Mechanical Pencils
The PENTAPA is Created Entirely from Recycled Plastic
Nostalgic Fall Elevated Outerwear
Engineered Garments Presents its New FW23 Collection
Artful Climate-Themed Installations
Michael Pinsky & Studio Bark Unveil the Making a Stand Design
Elevated Treetop Modern Cabins
NAMO Architecture & i29 Architects Create the Buitenverblijf Nest
Technical Lightweight Rain Jackets
Hillside Delivers a New Outerwear Jacket for the Summer
Japanese Woodwork-Inspired Shelving Units
Cozey Presents the New Altitude Shelving Line
Climbing Plant-Wrapped Homes
Anarchlab Designs the Nevogilde House in Porto with Unique Screen
Sustainable Warm Parka Designs
Patagonia Presents a Look at the Eco-Friendly Stormshadow Parka
Chinese Character-Shaped Coat Racks
The Resting Coat Rack by Luo Yaocan is Calligraphy-Like
Video Game-Inspired Outdoor Play
ROXs is Getting Kids Outdoors
Vibrant Dynamic Wall Plant-Hangers
Izabela Serej and Aleksandra Majdzik Design the FLOOS
City Park-Inspired Apparel Collections
New Balance and Parks Project Launch Trail-Ready Apparel
90s-Themed Cozy Sportswear
Clints Unveils a Range of Cozy Designs that are Nostalgic
Layering-Focused Elevated Streetwear
Clints Introduces its Latest Collection for the Season
Adventure-Ready Durable Apparel
Rapha Presents its Explore Collection for the Season
Park-Inspired Outdoor Fashion Capsules
Parks Project Sets out to Preserve National Parks
Time-Saving Travel Hangers
Fold-N-Pack Releases the World's First Packable Travel Hanger
Style-Conscious Mobility Aids
Medline & Martha Stewart Teamed Up on Safety & Mobility Aids
Minimal Bird-Watching Cabins
Inclume Architects Designs the Cozy Hide Cabin in England
Snow Mountain Apparel Collections
ARC’TERYX and Songtsam Unveil Mountain Climbing Apparel
Inclusive Outdoor Trail Campaigns
CLIF BAR & Trans Canada Trail Worked on an Important Initiative
Skate-Inspired Climbing Apparel
Element and Millet Launch the 'Concrete Jungle' Collection
Outdoor Activity Challenges
L.L.Bean is Inviting People Outside for Mental Health Awareness Month
Social Platform Outerwear Launches
Hiking Patrol is Broadening to Create its Own Apparel
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Adventure-Inspired Editorials
HBX Has Debuted a New Lookbook with Items from Well-Known Brands
Generational-Lasting Dynamic Playgrounds
Mike Hewson Designs a New Public Playground with Boulders
Expert-Designed Climbing Harnesses
Simond's Rock Climbing Harness is Performance-Driven
Landscape-Inspired Vibrant Sweaters
Cold Picnic Delivers Sweaters with the Affection Collection
Tree-Inspired Panelled Workspaces
Hood Design Studio Creates a New Campus in Silicon Valley
Climate-Sensitive Pavilion Structures
Querkraft Designs the Pavilion Inspired by Wind Towers
Modular Minimal Wardrobe Hangers
The KOI Cloths Hanger PD1 Has a Clean Design Aesthetic
Exploration-Themed Joint Workwear
INVINCIBLE Joins Carhartt on the Advanced Exploration Capsule
Reimagined Traditional Library Ladders
The Step by Step Ladder Offers a Refreshing New Design Take
Weatherized Visual Wooden Homes
Denizen Works Creates the Hundred Acre Wood House in Scotland