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Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion Reply: North Carolina Trad Sep 6, 2022 I would agree with what climbingon said and I would add that if you are trying to be frugal a set of tricams would be a great addition to your trad rack in NC. View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion Reply: Return Nepal Cubes for Double Boots? Apr 22, 2022 Personally, if you have the option of renting double boots at the start of the course that would be the ideal route to take. That way if the conditions are mild then you… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion Reply: Denali 2022 Gear List Critique Feb 18, 2022 Duffel size: my favorite duffel for Denali is a large 140L duffel with very little structure. My REI XXL duffel has been on 10 Denali trips and has held up quite w… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion Reply: Denali 2022 Gear List Critique Feb 17, 2022 In general, your gear list looks quite well thought out with one exception: sun hoody. I can't recommend a sun hoody enough. You will get very hot dragging… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion Reply: Garmin inReach battery questions Oct 24, 2021 Earthmate: You are much better off relying on a different app for gps navigation on your phone. Both Caltopo and Gaia GPS are recommended.Battery: I have had… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion Reply: Best Overnight Alpine Climbing Packs Sep 2, 2021 Mountain Equipment Tupilak Range. I've found it to be the best mix of durability, features, and weight. So far nothing even comes close for me and I have had quit… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion Reply: LS Aequilibrium ST GTX Jun 17, 2021 To my knowledge(backed up with some googling), the Aequilibrium series is not being distributed in the US yet. View Message
Gear > Lost and Found Denali West Buttress, Petzl Sum'tec Hammer Jun 9, 2021 Long shot, but my shorty 43cm Petzl Sum'tec hammer was lost somewhere between ski hill and 11k camp. If someone found it, I would happily pay a chunk of change to get it… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion Reply: Harness with Larger Leg Loops Compared to Waist? Apr 10, 2021 If you can't find anything that works, you could mix and match leg loops and waist belts from two different sizes if the leg loops are removable(which most are) View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion Reply: Belay from the top with a micro traxion Feb 6, 2021 As others have mentioned there are some real risks that you are taking by belaying a second with the micro traxion. Those risks better be worth what you are gaining by u… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion Reply: Suggestions on Parka for Denali and higher Dec 15, 2020 The Mountain Equipment K7 Jacket is plenty warm for Denali, not sure who told you that it wasn't. I like mine and it's been on 4 denali trips. Runs a little small… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion Reply: Suggestions on Parka for Denali and higher Dec 10, 2020 Anurag, feel free to check out previous answers on this subject by searching in google: "site:mountainproject.com denali parka"I would say that picking the "perfect denal… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion Reply: Has anyone used FallTech Dyneema 7276WR Web SRL? Dec 8, 2020 Duke, that is not an auto belay. It works quite differently in reducing forces and will not work for your intended use. The big reason is that most of the force re… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion Reply: Denali gear critique Nov 22, 2020 Listen to Allen Sanderson about pack weight. You will never have that much in your pack except for the travel between 14k and 17k and that's just one day of travel. &nbs… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion Reply: Denali gear critique Nov 16, 2020 Allen Sanderson wrote: One does not essentially need two setups. One needs to layer correctly. For instance, a mid-weight base layer can be worn alone when it is warn. It… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion Reply: Denali gear critique Nov 15, 2020 As others have said it gets hot on Denali. You essentially need two setups: low mountain and high mountain.++++ Sun Hoody. I like the Voormi Merino Wo… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion Reply: long shot- anyone have an Alpico they want to sell? Oct 26, 2020 The site says that it weighs 625g. Very heavy for what it is. Just get a gully and put that in your pack. View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion Reply: How soon is too soon to pick up a BD #5? Oct 14, 2020 I have been climbing trad for 20 years and guiding for 15 years and have placed my #5 a handful of times. Unless you seek out wide climbing, then there is very little re… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion Reply: Scarpa Carbon boot, semi-auto crampon fit Aug 15, 2020 I don't have the scarpa rebel carbon, but I do have a pair of rebel ultras and have no problems with semi auto crampon fitment. I think you are overthinking this.… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion Reply: Advice on Heel Lift in Double Boots + insole advice Aug 13, 2020 First off, the Palau liner in the Baruntse is not nearly as thick as a ski boot liner so heat molding won't do that much for you. Now you can punch out shells, but I don… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion Reply: Double boots sizing and toe bang May 28, 2020 What do you plan on doing with the boots? Also, have you tried thinner socks? I'm a big fan of the thinnest wool socks you can find.Basically, if you plan on doing… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion Reply: Sum'tec Hybrid Ice Axe - How hybrid are we talking? May 3, 2020 The Sum'tec will climb 45 degree ice much better than your traditional axes will. Both the pick design and the fact that it has a pinky rest make it better at vertical i… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion Reply: Heel slippage - Intuition liners in an Arc'teryx A… Apr 30, 2020 I have a lot of days in the Acrux AR and one thing that I have found is that I always have to readjust my lacing on these. I can't seem to get them tight enough wh… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion Reply: Cold Cold World Chaos for Denali climb? Apr 15, 2020 Josh, a 70L pack is slightly on the small size for Denali. But people definitely make do with that size. I've seen plenty of Hyperlite 70L packs up there. &n… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Reviews Reply: MSR Advance Pro 2 and Hilleberg Unna Mar 6, 2020 I would recommend neither tent for a Denali trip as they are very small and not very enjoyable for waiting out storms. I hope you aren't planning on climbing Denali solo… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion Reply: Looking for a good Travel Hangboard Oct 20, 2019 Awesome woodys out of Australia have the best portable hangboards.https://awesomewoodys.com/collections/cliffboards The only place that I have found them in NA is at Climb On i… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion Reply: When would you choose an insulated single mountain… Oct 11, 2019 Durability. Others have said this, but classic single leather boots like the Mont Blanc and Nepal are much more durable. Zippers do fail.That said my favorite boot… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Reviews Reply: Arcteryx Acrux AR Mountaineering Boots Long Term R… Jan 8, 2019 I have a medium width foot that is low volume and I fit the Acrux perfectly. I think it is the boot for the cascades if it fits you. View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion Reply: Arcteryx Acrux AR Sizing Question Oct 12, 2018 I wear a 9.5 in most mountain shoes. 10 in running shoes.My 43 1/3 Acruxs fit me well. I have a low volume foot with medium width View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion Reply: Alpha FL 45 or Mountain Equipment Tupilak 37+? Oct 6, 2018 I used a Tupilak 37+ this year pretty extensively guiding in the Cascades. I haven't owned an alpha FL but a number of my partners have used them. I do think the… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion Reply: G5 and G2SM water resistance Sep 9, 2018 If it fits your foot then the boot you are looking for is the Arc'teryx Acrux AR. I guide down in Patagonia and have done many stream crossings with the boot. The… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Reviews Reply: Mammut Magic Guide High GTX???? May 25, 2018 JM, from talking to the guys at our shop(AAI) about the Magic High(not the guide) they fit the average foot pretty well. So somewhere between normal scarpa and sportiva f… View Message
Gear > FOR SALE / FOR FREE / WANT TO BUY WTB BD Alpenglow Sun Hoody Size Medium Old Style(Curry,Ol… Apr 27, 2018 As the title says I'm looking for a BD Alpenglow Sun Hoody or two from the previous generation. I like the older style hood which is bigger.I can either trade you straig… View Message
Gear > FOR SALE / FOR FREE / WANT TO BUY Fs: Salomon MTN Lab Boot 26.5 Dec 16, 2017 Slightly used pair of Salomon MTN Lab boots size 26.5. Used for a 2 day tour with very light scuffing. Do not fit my foot very well.$350 + shipping. Paypal(… View Message
Gear > FOR SALE / FOR FREE / WANT TO BUY Reply: Big Closet Sale: Climbing, Mountain, and Men/Wome… Sep 30, 2017 Post updated. Everything with a price is still available this weekend until I drop everything off for a local gear sale Monday. View Message
Gear > FOR SALE / FOR FREE / WANT TO BUY Big Closet Sale: Climbing, Mountain, and Men/Women's Clo… Jul 18, 2017 I have successfully sold numerous items on MP over the years; and now I have another gear closet clean out. Items are priced to sell. However, price does not incl… View Message

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