Crash pads
Browse our selection of climbing crash pads designed by top brands to meet the needs of outdoor bouldering enthusiasts. Foldable, lightweight, and easy to carry, these shock-absorbing mats are essential climbing accessories that will cushion your fall during your most daring attempts!
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£254.91
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£229.41

- £288.92
The Snap Grand Rebound Dark Night is a foldable, high-density foam crash pad with secure landing surface, easy-carry features, and a double-sided mat.

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£339.92
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£305.91
The Guts Grenadine from Snap is a crash pad covering a large area and offering a generous thickness of high-density EVA foam to ensure optimum cushioning. It folds in two for transport and has removable shoulder straps.

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£152.91
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£135.92

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£135.92
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£114.66
The Snap One Burgundy is a lightweight, portable crash pad with a one square meter surface, crafted from recycled polyester and designed for maximum safety and comfort in bouldering.

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£135.92
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£114.66
The Snap One Steel Blue is a lightweight, portable crash pad with a one square meter surface, crafted from recycled polyester and designed for enhanced safety and comfort in bouldering.

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£212.42
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£169.91
Snap's Rebound crash pad ensures safety and durability for outdoor bouldering, with optimum shock absorption and convenient transport.
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Buying Guide: Choosing Your Climbing Crash Pad
When outdoor bouldering, you can rely on spotters to help break your fall, but investing in a good crash pad is a wise choice. This thick protective mat is made from materials such as high-density polyurethane foam and EVA foam, designed to dissipate the impact energy and prevent traumatic or dangerous ground falls from a few meters high.
Different models are available, varying in thickness, dimensions, and landing surfaces. You’ll find mini crash pads that are easy to carry, intermediate models, and maxi crash pads offering impressive cushioning but at a higher weight.
For example, Petzl offers the Alto model with 10 cm of foam and a 118x100 cm surface, while the Cirro model provides more generous cushioning with 12.5 cm of foam and a surface of 148x118 cm.
Snap makes the Hip model with 10 cm of foam, the Grand Rebound with 12 cm, and the Guts with 14 cm for premium impact absorption.
However, keep in mind that the bigger and thicker the crash pad, the heavier it is to carry. It's important to find a balance between cushioning and practicality.
Here’s a shortlist of the different crash pads available:
Brand | Model | Surface Area | Thickness | Weight |
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Snap | One | 1 m² | 10 cm | 3.5 kg |
Snap | Hip | 1.2 m² | 10 cm | 3.9 kg |
Snap | Hop | 1.2 m² | 10 cm | 4 kg |
Snap | Grand Stamina | 1.5 m² | 11 cm | 7.5 kg |
Snap | Grand Rebound | 1.7 m² | 12 cm | 8.6 kg |
Snap | Guts | 1.5 m² | 14 cm | 8.5 kg |
Petzl | Alto | 1.18 m² | 10 cm | 5.7 kg |
Petzl | Cirro | 1.74 m² | 12.5 cm | 9.4 kg |
Black Diamond | Circuit | 1.10 m² | 10 cm | 3.6 kg |
Climbing Mat: Essential for Bouldering
By strategically placing the crash pad under the riskiest part of the boulder problem, you can prevent injuries and reduce risks. Combining multiple pads side by side increases the protection area, while stacking them enhances impact absorption.
Top Brand Crash Pads at the Best Price: Snap, Black Diamond, Beal, Petzl
Brands like Petzl, Beal, Black Diamond, and Snap Climbing offer a range of lightweight crash pads that deliver excellent performance. While the core cushioning principle remains the same, small design features can make a big difference—such as removable shoulder straps for backpack-style carrying, the ability to connect crash pads together, or multiple carrying systems that allow you to transport several pads comfortably.