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dynoguy
Jan 16, 2004, 5:31 AM
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Me and my friend are going to try our first multi-pitch this weekend. I've been wondering what to do with our backpacks full of stuff we won't need on a relatively short three pitch route, like water, non-climbing shoes, and extra clothes. I'm not sure if it would be safe to leave our stuff on the ground where anyone could walk off with it while we are engaged in our vertical endeavors. What do you guys do?
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dynoguy
Jan 16, 2004, 6:04 AM
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bump(yes I'm shameless)
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danielb
Jan 16, 2004, 10:30 AM
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In Scotland thats usually not a concern as most of our multi-pitch routes are in fairly remote crags. Where its only going to be climbers about, no members of the public who don't know not to touch other peoples gear...
Work out exactly what extra gear you need and get the second to carry it in a pack. Or both carry small packs, you should not need that much extra gear for a 3 pitch route.
DanielB
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popol
Jan 16, 2004, 10:57 AM
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I just leave it at the base. No problem.
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Jan 16, 2004, 1:42 PM
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I typically leave it at the base. You can have your second carry it up and hang it off a bolt or a piece until you rappel and retreive it.
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overlord
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try to hide it at the base. if tis just out of sight, it will do. most people wont search for booty when hiking.
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brianinslc
Jan 16, 2004, 3:45 PM
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In reply to: I'm not sure if it would be safe to leave our stuff on the ground where anyone could walk off with it while we are engaged in our vertical endeavors. What do you guys do?
Really depends on where you're climbing.
I'd say at most crags, especially three pitch multi, you'd be pretty safe.
Also seen some folks rack up at the car, and clip their walkin' shoes to the harness, carry everything with.
Be very rare that your stuff gets ripped. Much higher chance of your car gettin' broken into in the parkin' lot, IMHO.
Also depends on the traffic. Usually, if there's a bunch of folk around, its no problemo. People have a pretty low tolerance for that type of behavior...
I almost never worry about it, only when theirs pesky critters that'll chew thru yer pack...
Been broken into at a trailhead, though. Glad most my gear was with me...so...
Brian in SLC
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glockaroo
Jan 16, 2004, 9:34 PM
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Leave all keys except car & house key at home. Leave your packs & stuff at the climb's base. Climb with a small waist pack and keep your keys + wallet in there. That way even if your gear gets stolen from the base, you at least have a way home + your wallet.
A small waist pack with a separate zippered pocket for the wallet and a little sewn-in clip for the keys is ideal.
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davidji
Jan 16, 2004, 9:47 PM
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In reply to: Me and my friend are going to try our first multi-pitch this weekend. I've been wondering what to do with our backpacks full of stuff we won't need on a relatively short three pitch route, like water, non-climbing shoes, and extra clothes. I'm not sure if it would be safe to leave our stuff on the ground where anyone could walk off with it while we are engaged in our vertical endeavors. What do you guys do?
What route are you planning? Based on your location and what little I know about Oregon climbing I have a guess...
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leaverbiner
Jan 16, 2004, 10:03 PM
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If you are doing multi-pitch sport - then I would definitely recommend having your second clip your packs to the 2nd or 3rd bolt - although ti is not a fool proof way to keep you gear safe, if is certainly a deterent and will likely ensure that only a climber could get there (hopefully you don't have to worry about climbers stealing your gear).
If you are doing multi-pitch trad then the above isn't the easiest or necessarily best decision but still can be done leaving behind a piece of gear. Of course this is only an option if you are intending to rap off and not walk off.
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j_ung
Jan 17, 2004, 5:44 PM
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In reply to: If you are doing multi-pitch sport - then I would definitely recommend having your second clip your packs to the 2nd or 3rd bolt - although ti is not a fool proof way to keep you gear safe, if is certainly a deterent and will likely ensure that only a climber could get there (hopefully you don't have to worry about climbers stealing your gear). If you are doing multi-pitch trad then the above isn't the easiest or necessarily best decision but still can be done leaving behind a piece of gear. Of course this is only an option if you are intending to rap off and not walk off.
What about other climbers coming up from after them? I suppose you could boulder up to a gear placement that isn't on an established route.
I think it depends on the theft history - or lack thereof - at the area in which you're climbing. If it happens a lot, minimize what you take to the crag and carry it all up the route. If not, don't sweat it.
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nagatana
Jan 17, 2004, 7:34 PM
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Never done this, but how 'bout a camouflaged knapsack hidden in the trees?
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mike_ok
Jan 17, 2004, 7:55 PM
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I've found that most people just leave the gear, with a very low probability of it being messed with. If your three pitch is vertical you can often see down anyway. Most people are not going to take it if you can see them (even though you wouldn't be able to get to them in time).
At Potrero a few weeks ago, we were doing a 4 pitch next to a 3 pitch. The guys roping up for the 3 pitch asked my second after I had led the first pitch, "You think its safe to just leave your gear behind like that?"... his answer, "Well, I guess that depends alot on you."
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scubasnyder
Jan 17, 2004, 10:38 PM
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i would leave it at the base or hide it if your that worried
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