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sungam
Aug 6, 2008, 6:10 PM
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I was joking, when I sketched out the first thing I do is think of how to get the sling onto the gear quickest :)
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bertrand
Oct 30, 2008, 6:24 AM
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Back to Haul Bags... For two climbers getting into aid and big walls... Doing South Face of Column very soon, then a few others, and hopefully Half Dome RR in the Spring. What SIZE Haul Bag would be the most suitable to buy right now?
I'm looking at the BD Touchstone (4270 ci) and the Metolius Half Dome (7600 ci). I've already researched the quality and price/value issues. What I need now is advice on how big a bag to get for these climbs. (one bag for the two of us). I've never bivied in the middle of a climb so I have no idea.
MANY THANKS.
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yetanotherdave
Oct 30, 2008, 2:51 PM
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I'd go with the half dome - bigger bag is easier to repack and find stuff in. My usual rig for 2-4 day walls (which is as long as I've been out) is my HD and a smaller bag with bivi gear. The second bag helps keep things organized and splits the load for approach/descent, but you could easily do without it for shorter walls.
Keep in mind that you'll want more foul-weather gear for early/late season walls, and make sure you have space for it.
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jaablink
Oct 30, 2008, 3:29 PM
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you may like to check this book out for the flight. "American Rock" By Don Mellor
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pmyche
Oct 30, 2008, 4:17 PM
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lambone
Nov 9, 2008, 6:17 PM
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Read "Staying Alive" by John Dill.
It's in the Supertopo book, and the old Minendorf/Long "How To Bigwall" Book.
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