Just as everyone has favorite chalk, most climbers have a favorite chalk bag. Your chalk bag choice depends mainly on personal preference and the type of climbing you do. Tapered chalk bags are wider at the top than at the bottom, making them lighter and smaller. These bags are great for shorter sport climbs where you'll chalk judiciously and won't need large amounts. Cylindrical chalk bags can store more chalk due to their symmetrical construction. They're more popular with long-route climbers who don't want to worry about running out of chalk during their climb. Even your hand size can impact your choice of chalk bag. Cylindrical bags can accommodate large hands more easily than tapered bags, especially when you're digging into the final dregs of chalk dust in the bag.