Every set with its hold count, colors and hardware written out — read before you drill

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TOPNEW rock climbing holds for kids: build the wall, we mark every hold

A child climbs at home in two places: on a plywood panel and up a tree trunk. The pins on both photos mark what decides a set before you drill or strap anything: how many holds come in the box, what keeps them on, and the load each one is rated for.

Mounting, step by step ↓
Boy climbing a white playroom wall fitted with TOPNEW bolt-on holds in many colors1230 lb a hold22 in bolt and weld nut336 holds fill a 4 by 8 sheet425 fist-size pegs, age 3+
On a panelbolt-on · 20 sets from $23.45 →
Two children at a tree trunk wrapped with TOPNEW strap-on climbing holds56 ratchet straps, no drill6+ 6.56 ft rope ladder712 or 20 holds821 holds on 8 straps
On a trunkstrap-on · 15 sets from $25.26 →
  1. 1Every bolt-on wall hold is rated to 230 lb
  2. 22 in bolts, washers and weld nuts come in the box, for plywood up to 1-1/4 in
  3. 3Thirty six holds are enough for a full 4 by 8 sheet of plywood
  4. 4Large playground pegs for a whole hand: 25 in the set, for ages 3 and up
  5. 5Six ratchet straps hold the grips on, and nothing is drilled into the tree
  6. 6One kit adds a 6.56 ft rainbow rope ladder to twelve trunk holds
  7. 7The same six straps carry twelve holds or twenty
  8. 8The rainbow spectrum kit puts 21 holds on 8 straps

Sets by where they go up

Pick the place first and the set follows from it. Three places, three ways of fixing a hold, and the sets families reach for most in each.

Boy climbing a backyard timber wall dotted with bright bolt-on holds

On a wall

Plywood on studs, a garage panel, the side of a fort. Every set here bolts through the board with 2 in hardware.

All 20 wall holds →
Boy on a rope ladder beside a yard tree wrapped with strap-on holds

Around a trunk

Ratchet straps instead of screws, so the tree keeps its bark and the route moves whenever you like.

All 15 tree holds →
Girl riding a disc swing hung from a tree beside a playset

On a playset

Rope ladders, cargo nets and grab handles for the frame you already have, each with its rated load.

All 8 ropes and nets →

Mounting, step by step

The two systems never mix: bolts go through boards, straps go round trees. Here is each one from a bare panel or a bare trunk to the first climb.

Bolt-on, on a panel

In the box: 2 in bolts, washers and weld nuts for plywood up to 1-1/4 in.

  1. Frame the panel

    Fix three quarter inch plywood to studs or a timber frame, never to drywall on its own. A wall that flexes under a child will loosen every bolt on it.

  2. Drill a grid, not a route

    Mark a grid of holes roughly eight inches apart and drill every one. A hole you leave empty today is where next month's route starts.

  3. Seat the weld nuts

    Tap a weld nut into each hole from the back so its prongs bite into the wood. Do all of them before the panel goes up, because the back is out of reach afterwards.

  4. Bolt on the holds

    Pass the 2 in bolt and washer through the hold, thread it into the weld nut and turn it snug with the hex key. If a hold spins under your hand, it needs another turn.

  5. Pad the floor, then climb

    Lay mats across the full width of the panel, put the first holds low enough for small feet, and stand close for the first few climbs.

Strap-on, around a trunk

In the box: six ratchet straps for twelve or twenty holds, eight straps on the 21-hold kits.

  1. Choose the trunk

    A live, sound trunk about ten inches across or more, with no loose bark where the straps will sit.

  2. Thread the holds

    Slide two or three holds onto each strap before it goes round the tree, spaced so a hand fits between them.

  3. Wrap and ratchet

    Wrap the strap, close the ratchet and crank until the holds stop sliding. Stagger the wraps so each one sits a child's reach above the last.

  4. Tighten again after a week

    Straps settle as the bark gives a little. Crank each one again after the first week and after heavy rain, and shift the wraps a few inches every season.

Hold count chart: wall and trunk sets side by side

The wall and trunk sets with the most ratings, read off their listings: holds in the box, colors, what fixes them and the load per hold.

Hold count chart: wall and trunk sets side by side
SetHoldsColorsFixingLoad per holdRatingPriceOpen the listing
Twelve Trunk Holds, Macaron PastelsTwelve Trunk Holds, Macaron PastelsStrap-on, tree 12 Macaroon pastels 6 ratchet straps 230 lb 4.6 2,453 ratings $48.97In stock
Twelve Trunk Holds with Six StrapsTwelve Trunk Holds with Six StrapsStrap-on, tree 12 5 colors 6 ratchet straps 230 lb 4.6 2,453 ratings $38.99In stock
Twenty Hold Playground SetTwenty Hold Playground SetBolt-on, wall 20 — 2 in bolts and weld nuts 230 lb 4.6 1,627 ratings $28.99In stock
Twenty Hold Bouldering MixTwenty Hold Bouldering MixBolt-on, wall 20 — Included, 2 in 230 lb 4.6 1,627 ratings $28.99In stock
Twenty-Five Large Playground PegsTwenty-Five Large Playground PegsBolt-on, wall 25 — Bolt-on 230 lb 4.8 1,166 ratings $37.99In stock
Twenty Hold Wall Kit with Rope and HandlesTwenty Hold Wall Kit with Rope and HandlesBolt-on, wall 20 5 colors Included for holds and handles 230 lb 4.8 767 ratings $39.99In stock
Eighteen Trunk Holds, Classic RedEighteen Trunk Holds, Classic RedStrap-on, tree 18 Red and black 6 ratchet straps 230 lb 4.5 61 ratings $25.26Only 9 left
Twelve Trunk Holds, Red and BlackTwelve Trunk Holds, Red and BlackStrap-on, tree 12 Red and black 6 ratchet straps 230 lb 4.5 61 ratings $35.99In stock
Twelve Trunk Holds with Rainbow Rope LadderTwelve Trunk Holds with Rainbow Rope LadderStrap-on, tree 12 — 6 ratchet straps 230 lb 4.8 41 ratings $59.99In stock
Eighteen Hold Set, BlackEighteen Hold Set, BlackBolt-on, wall 18 Black Bolt-on 230 lb 4.6 34 ratings $40.84In stock
Twelve Trunk Holds with Rope SwingTwelve Trunk Holds with Rope SwingStrap-on, tree 12 — 6 ratchet straps 230 lb 4.9 29 ratings $59.99In stock
Twenty-Four Hold Playset MixTwenty-Four Hold Playset MixBolt-on, wall 24 — Included 230 lb 4.2 11 ratings $27.99In stock

Built at home: six notes from the families

Very fun

Kids love them, very fun, and they were easy to install. I was a bit worried they would mess up the tree, it seems fine I guess but I wish there was a pad to go between the ratchet and the tree. The only other thing is the ratchets are just a little sharp and I worry just a little about someone cutting themselves.

Mott, April 14, 2026Twelve Trunk Holds with Six Straps

Great value for cost

This is perfect for our kids’ indoor ninja gym. They’re sturdy and great value for the cost. My only complaint is I wished it had more larger pieces. Our 5 and 6 year old can climb no problem, but our 3 year old has a harder time. Overall excellent product

Ciara, October 7, 2026Thirty-Two Hold Wall Set, Ten Colors

Worth the price

These worked perfectly for our rock climbing wall addition to our kids play set. They are big for little kids to grab. Easy but time consuming to install. Bright and colorful. They are a little expensive compared to others but worth it. I purchased 2 for this wall but have about 1/2 of the second box leftover. We probably could have made 1 box but that’s okay. They are worth it. You get what you pay for!

Jena Bish, June 20, 2020Twenty-Five Large Playground Pegs

Pretty cool ladder

Just got this for my kid so he can climb up our big tree in the backyard. Seem to be pretty sturdy. I've climbed on it twice and the steps didn't buckle or bend. Pretty easy to install, just clip it to your tree anchor/swing stand. I like how it has bottom loops for ground anchors. Doesn't seem to be cheaply made. Pretty good deal for the low price. I would recommend!

katie, July 16, 2022Six-Rung Rope Ladder

Used as climbing rope for our playground set.

The only complaint I have is that I ordered the green and blue one and received the blue and orange one. Not a huge deal but I am a bit disappointed. We used this to replace the rope climbing area on our playground set. We rigged it to work. And to secure the bottom in place we used large u hook looking metal stakes meant to secure trampolines. It’s sturdy and the kids love it so far!

Healyn, May 23, 2021Cargo Net, Blue and Orange

How cute!

Look at how cute is this! My son loves crab so this is a perfect gift for him! It’s colorful and stackable! It’s pretty sturdy and not slippery at all. I can also stand on it. So… No issues with sturdiness! My 20months son loves to step on these crabs as he counts and indicates the colors.

EC-A, December 22, 2025Six Crab Stepping Stones, Pastel

Rock climbing holds for kids: how to read a set before you buy it

A climbing wall at home starts with a sheet of plywood and a pile of grips. The first question every family asks is how many holds a wall needs, and the answer depends on the size of the panel and the size of the climber. A half sheet of plywood, four feet by four, reads well with a set of twenty. A full eight foot panel wants thirty two or more so a child can pick a route instead of stretching for the only grip in reach.

We split our climbing holds into two mounting systems, and they are not interchangeable. Bolt-on holds take a two inch bolt through a drilled panel into a weld nut, which is the standard rock wall method and the one that lets you rearrange routes in an afternoon. Strap-on holds ride on ratchet straps around a trunk and leave no hole at all, which is what you want on a living tree. Read the mounting line on a set before the color.

Sizes matter more than the photos suggest. Large playground pegs suit toddlers and small children who grab with a whole fist; the multi-size sets mix flat pinch pads, jugs and smaller crimps so the same wall keeps working as a child grows into an advanced route. Load ratings on these grips run to 230 lb per hold, which covers a parent testing a sequence as well as the kids it was designed for.

Beyond the wall we build the low half of a backyard course: rope ladders and cargo nets for the climb, disc swings for the ride, crab stepping stones and scooter boards for balance, safety handles for the top of a platform. The same workshop turns out privacy screens, canopy weight bags, saber and bracelet racks and a short garage line of truck and motorcycle parts, because a yard needs finishing as well as filling.

Every page here carries the real specification — how many holds come in the set, which colors, what the hardware is, what the plastic resin or wood is, how the panels or straps attach — and customer notes quoted word for word from the people who built with it. Where a set is new and has no notes yet, the page says so instead of borrowing praise from a sibling product.

Before you order

  1. Measure the panel first. Holds per square foot, not holds per wish list: a four by four panel takes twenty grips comfortably, a four by eight takes thirty two.
  2. Check what comes in the box. Most bolt-on sets ship with two inch bolts, washers and weld nuts for plywood up to 1-1/4 in; strap-on kits ship with ratchet straps instead.
  3. Please check stock on the listing before you plan the build — colors sell through unevenly, and a set that shows as ready today may be two weeks out tomorrow.
  4. Leave a crash zone. A climbing wall in a playroom wants mats under it; a trunk route wants soft ground and a spotter for the first few sessions.

Questions we answer most

How many climbing holds do I need for a first wall?

Twenty holds cover a four foot by four foot panel and give a small child two readable routes. Thirty two is the usual answer for a four by eight sheet. Add a second set later rather than crowding the first — a wall with less space between grips gets harder to read, not easier.

Do the sets come with mounting hardware?

Bolt-on wall sets come with two inch bolts, washers and weld nuts sized for standard plywood up to 1-1/4 in. Tree kits come with ratchet straps and no hardware at all, because nothing is drilled. The specification block on each card states which it is.

What are these climbing holds made from?

Molded plastic resin for the wall and trunk grips, with a textured face so a dry hand holds. The stepping stones and scooter boards are molded plastic too; the bracelet and saber racks are wood or acrylic. Material is listed on every card.

Are they safe for little children?

The grips are rounded and the large playground sets are designed for toddlers who climb with a full fist. Safety comes from the build more than the hold: bolts torqued into weld nuts, straps re-tensioned every few weeks, matting under the wall, and an adult watching the first climbs.

Can I rearrange the routes later?

That is the point of a bolt-on system. Drill more weld nuts than you fill, and a route change is a hex key and ten minutes. Strap-on holds move even faster — loosen the ratchet, slide the grip, tension again.

Is the price on a page the price I pay?

It is the figure we read off the listing when we last checked that set, and every page says which day that was. Stock and price both move, so the listing you open by pressing the button carries the number that counts.

Our mark goes on the box, the straps and the back of every hold.
Our mark goes on the box, the straps and the back of every hold.

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