TUFA Climbing // Houdini Multi-Pitch Chalk Bag

Hey fellas,
I had multiple people ask me to post up when I got around to redesigning the Houdini. Finally got some time over the last month and put my head to it. Just got back from a trip to the Valley where I got to test it out and I'm stoked with the final design

The goal with the Houdini was to design a multi pitch / bigwall chalk bag with a streamlined carry system for a windshirt, headlamp, phone, keys, prussiks, etc. The problem with most zippered chalk bags is that the pocket is either too small or when stuffed protrudes into the main chalk compartment. I like to climb light and fast with minimal gear and I think this design caters perfectly to that style.

It's always a work in progress and I'm always open to constructive feedback!
tufaclimbing.com

Cheers,
Josh
TUFA Climbing

Handmade in Eugene, Oregon:

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Good timing! I actually sent you an email about these to your old "peace" email address just a couple days ago. Did you get it? I can resend if that email address has been 86'ed. Let me know.

Sweet, just ordered one

Thanks for letting me know, Jon. I should probably check that email still haha.

Thanks for the support, James, working on your bag now!

When you were designing this, what size of windshirt were you thinking? Like, what are the dimensions of the pocket? Would it hold the Patagonia Houdini and a small Petzl or Black Diamond Headlamp?

Hi - I'm curious with your stuff, but I'd really like to see some of the product pics with things for scale. A man's hand, a woman's hand, a cam, etc. WIth the current pics, the bag could be 12" high and I wouldn't be able to tell. Thx.

Your pics above have people, but the website doesn't...

Roatch, that was exactly the intent with this design. It holds the e-light and windshirt well and slightly lifts (shortens) the chalk compartment instead of bulging in from the side.

For the approach all of those things can be stuff and the bag remains functional, though not ideal. For those that want to take a few more bar I make the Salathe Sack which rides next to the chalk bag





Thanks for the suggestion, Hiro. I took a picture with my square, not sure if it helps too much.

Dimensions | Diameter: 5", Height: 8.5" | Weight: 3 oz

Does anyone know if Tufa is planning on restocking products soon, or are they no longer in business? My roommate has a Houdini that I have been pretty jealous of

I bought something from him not that long ago. Just email him through the website. I think he said at the moment he is only making a few of his products upon request.

Mark Westfall wrote:

I bought something from him not that long ago. Just email him through the website. I think he said at the moment he is only making a few of his products upon request.

Great info, thanks! Just sent him a message

Nice. How do I get one in the UK. Or yosemite 

David Coley wrote:

Nice. How do I get one in the UK. Or yosemite 

You probably don't. I think Josh stopped making gear. His website shows every product as "sold out" and he hasn't updated his Instagram in almost 2 years. PS this thread is from 2016.

EDIT - I was curious so I got in touch with Josh and it appears he's still making gear, albeit on a limited basis. Contact him to inquire.

Update: Josh is whipping me up a Houdini, made to order. It took a minute for him to respond to my initial email, but he has been responsive since then and says he will have it sewn and shipped by the end of the week! I am stoked. 

Best chalk bag design I have ever owned and now have 3 of them. One of them is a bigger diameter that allows me easier access for those that wear XL glove size. Josh made it upon request.

His Mochilla pack design is also my favorite pack for climbing multi pitch routes that take more then a few hours. I own 2 of them. On one of mine I have attached Josh’s crampon bag which adds additional storage when needed.

Top quality materials, construction, and designs at TUFA

David Katz wrote:

Best chalk bag design I have ever owned and now have 3 of them. One of them is a bigger diameter that allows me easier access for those that wear XL glove size. Josh made it upon request.

His Mochilla pack design is also my favorite pack for climbing multi pitch routes that take more then a few hours. I own 2 of them. On one of mine I have attached Josh’s crampon bag which adds additional storage when needed.

Top quality materials, construction, and designs at TUFA

Damn, wish I knew that was an option. I have a houdidni but the opening is to small.