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irregularpanda
Jul 10, 2008, 5:12 AM
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dylan1 wrote: I like my cilogear 30L....
So, theres this whole cult like folowing surrounding these packs that last forever. There's another pack company o add to the list also: this obscure company in NZ called cactus. I've heard the patrol pack will survive a nuclear blast..........
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sungam
Jul 10, 2008, 8:18 AM
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seatbeltpants wrote: Myxomatosis wrote: belay croc's  steve
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andrewbanandrew
Jul 10, 2008, 9:26 AM
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dude you're sport climbing
unless this is some super secret crag in the middle of nowhere the approach can't be longer than 25 minutes, you can huff gear in a jansport for that long
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andrewbanandrew
Jul 10, 2008, 9:29 AM
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dude you're sport climbing
unless this is some super secret crag in the middle of nowhere the approach can't be longer than 25 minutes, you can huff gear in a jansport for that lon
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sungam
Jul 10, 2008, 10:17 AM
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andrewbanandrew wrote: dude you're sport climbing unless this is some super secret crag in the middle of nowhere the approach can't be longer than 25 minutes, you can huff gear in a jansport for that lon
Oh... wait...
You already did...
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a-e-jones
Jul 10, 2008, 12:15 PM
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just grab the boa pack and call it a day
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zealotnoob
Jul 10, 2008, 1:55 PM
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Some might say that everything is a bit overkill for sport climbing 
Sounds like the OP wants to accessorize.
BD packs are great. Arcteryx are.....more.
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markc
Jul 10, 2008, 2:16 PM
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lena_chita wrote: But if I were buying a new rope bag now, I would prefer the BD superslacker bag. http://www.backcountrygear.com/...cessdetail.cfm/BD831 Again, the bag unfolds to form the tarp. I prefer it b/c it is easier to pack the rope " long and skinny"-- that way it fits on top of my pack better.
I have a couple rope bags, and love the Super Slacker. As you said, it easily straps to the top of a pack. If you're going to a close sport crag, you could even carry most items in the Super Slacker. I've easily fit in a 10.5 x 60 m rope plus my trad rack. Fitting in your rope plus a harness, shoes and draws wouldn't be an issue.
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seatbeltpants
Jul 10, 2008, 8:12 PM
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irregularpanda wrote: cactus
http://www.cactusclimbing.co.nz/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=61&Itemid=19
dude, great gear.
steve
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patmay81
Jul 10, 2008, 8:28 PM
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[unless this is some super secret crag in the middle of nowhere the approach can't be longer than 25 minutes, you can huff gear in a jansport for that long]
yeah, my "sport rack" fits in my rope bag, that "rack" includes shoes and harness.
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Myxomatosis
Jul 10, 2008, 9:09 PM
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I actaully have a Cactus rope bag, very strong bag with metal clips. Also they produce right here in NZ, so don't have to worry about chinese build quality.
http://www.cactusclimbing.co.nz
Help desk was real good too, only took like half an hour to reply to each of my emails! Brought my bag on Wed, transferred cash that night, they sent it out thursday and I had it Friday for climbing that weekend. Also gave me 15% off my next purchase.
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Aksama
Jul 12, 2008, 12:27 AM
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Thanks, hadn't seen those before, (The Metolius rope bags) and makes my decision pretty easy, cheap, do exactly what I want 'em to do, has a tarp, and can definitely fit my draws too!
thanks to everyone for the help
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jmeizis
Jul 12, 2008, 12:46 AM
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Seriously, save yourself some coin and either butterfly the rope and tie it on your back or just stuff everything into a rope bag like one of those Metolious Rope Masters or something easy. It's always funny to see people with one of those Gregory Denali's out at the sport crag. All your gear to go to the sport crag couldn't fill more than a 30L pack unless you're bringing the crag chair and dinette set.
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wsclimber
Aug 7, 2008, 5:28 PM
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I just got the cilo gear 40L based on the reviews here, and that I wanted a pack that the *rope fits in*.
I put a rack ot 22 draws and a 1/2 dozen cams/nuts, 2 pairs of shoes, harness, chaulk bag, 2 one liter water bottles, wind breaker, flip-flops, and the 70m rope.
And it just fits. And yes, where I climb there are 35m pitches that need all the draws. (some doubled)
The pack carries well, and has plenty of small pockets for power bars, etc.
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churningindawake
Aug 10, 2008, 2:10 AM
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The cilo gear 40l looked like it held the gear well. But both ropes didn't fit into it. 
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churningindawake
Aug 10, 2008, 2:39 AM
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I like the Mountain Hardwear Splitter. It is a really good sport climbing pack choice. Surprisingly holds a lot of stuff. It is nice how it folds out completely flat, for easy access to every part of the pack. It has a Tarp that you can flake your rope into, then stow it in your pack, so when you get to the crag, just take out the tarp and your rope is ready to go. There are many different gear dividers, and pockets to organize your stuff. The back you can shape to fit your back very well. They make the pack in two sizes. Regular and long. I can fit 22 draws, and a big rack with my helmet in the regular size one. While in the long version you could fit a rope along with that stuff.
You can check the pack out at http://www.mountainhardwear.com/...71&viewAll=False
It is probably one of the best climbing packs out there for rock climbing, as that is mainly what it is designed for.
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cacalderon
Aug 10, 2008, 2:57 AM
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collapsible laundry hamper... it works wonders.... (you can find some at ikea)
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nut_scratcher
Sep 18, 2008, 12:36 AM
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if you don't get at least a 40 liter, you'll regret it later.
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dilbar
Sep 18, 2008, 12:57 AM
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40 for sure. i have a second hand TNF 45 liter bag and its perfect. fits a 70m rope, two pairs of shoes, 12 draws, harness, chalk bag, extra biners and cord, helmet, 2 nalgenes and even my digital SLR. extra room never hurt and buying it used is F'ing cheap.
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hobo_climber
Sep 19, 2008, 10:15 AM
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i'll second the up's for cactus! got the deepwinter (65L) and it fits EVERYTHING! plus its the version that survived a few months in an volcanic acid bath:
http://www.cactusclimbing.co.nz/...;id=141&Itemid=1
the bannana rope bag is key. fits all my sport gear, 60m of cord, draws, harness, 2 pair shoes, chalk bag, packet of sending lollies.
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NO0B
Oct 2, 2008, 2:11 AM
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The main reason for a sport climbing pack is to look hardcore right? then buy a hardcore bag. I personally love my Mystery Ranch. My G7000 would definitely make you look hardcore, but the Big Sky would probably be more appropriate.
I throw all my gear into a Granite Gear Nimbus Ozone for the approach.
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