Abstract: An apparatus and method for refilling a chalk containment pouch, also called a chalk ball/sock/sphere with a quantity of chalk. The apparatus includes a refill ring formed as a cylindrical body defining an interior passage extending between a top opening and a bottom opening. An annular groove is defined about a top end of the cylindrical body is dimensioned to receive a closure element surrounding the opening of the chalk containment pouch to secure the pouch with the refill ring. In a method of refilling the chalk containment pouch the refill ring provides a rigid or semi-rigid structure to allow the user to manipulate the pouch and to retain the opening of the chalk containment pouch in an open condition. The refill ring provides for a dispensing into, as well as a scooping and a packing of chalk within the chalk containment pouch.

Abstract: A garment with a chalk dispensing pocket is disclosed. The garment includes an external pocket having a mesh panel, preferably applied on pants/leggings/shorts. The chalk dispensing pocket is dimensioned to contain a porous container/bag/ball of a gripping chalk to chalk the user's hands. When applied to pants, the chalk dispensing pocket is disposed on a frontal, lateral, or posterior aspect of one or more legs of the pants. The garment with chalk dispensing pocket is particularly suited for rock climbers providing a convenient unobtrusive chalking pocket that is readily accessible within arms reach and facilitates the climber's freedom of movement.