Shoes and harnesses aren't too bad. You can get a good pair of entry level shoes for 60-80, an entry level harness/chalkbag/ATC will run 80 to 100 dollars. That

Shoes and harnesses aren't too bad. You can get a good pair of entry level shoes for 60-80, an entry level harness/chalkbag/ATC will run 80 to 100 dollars. That will at least let you climb at gyms with your own gear, or go out with friends who have rope.