The crux is probably getting up the steep dihedral at the start, but the upper part of the crack is also steep and fun. It would be harder, but it is littered with good horizontal holds.
Standard rack. Only need a couple cams or nuts. Build your own anchor (a little rotten up top). There are a couple textbook Hex placements on the route. Place em' if you got em' (Can't get enough cow bells).