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TR: Ozymandias Direct 4-Day Aid Solo 2-Aug-2019 At 7:28:10 AM hpt

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Hey Tim,

Personally, I wouldn't consider giving up coffee! So stove is a must, but you can buy the super-mini butane canisters sized for a multiday hike, and just use a bare-bones screw on burner head, and one small pot for water.

I think the biggest reason for weight reduction is on the approach. This is the worst when you are solo, because you carry everything yourself. In a team you can divide the load. If you could have two smaller haul bags plus ledge/rack split between three-people that should be much more manageable and I wouldn't be as concerned about weight reduction in that case.

Next time I go to North Wall I will try the rappel access so I can make a direct comparison.

Yes I did use a "death-modified"gri-gri with a makeshift chest harness (a sling with some bungee cord - it's only purpose is to keep the gri-gri oriented up while climbing).

G7 pod is an awesome idea, I like how it is also an insulated sleeping mat which would solve my cold hammock woes!