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Haul bag advice 14-Jan-2016 At 11:59:21 AM The good Dr

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If you have not hauled or done long aid routes before I would recommend doing some before you go over as it can be more back breaking and funtime reducing than you think. best to work out if you hate it here than spend the cash and find out you hate it over there.

Otherwise I would recommend a ledge over a hammock. More comfort, quick to set up and easire to arrange than hammocks (eg if you are in a corner or at a compact anchor). Better if you get stuck in a storm or it is raining.

Unless you are doing really long routes (days wise) one large and one small haul bag may be a better option. A small bag may see you through a single overnight if you are effiecent and is easier to haul and carry. Having two large bags for a 2-3 day route is overkill unless you are carrying lots of beer and ice in one of the bags. One large bag should have enough room for an ascent covering 3 days. Water is the heaviest thing you have to carry. If you are hauling 2 bags it is also a good idea to spread the water between 2 bags both for weight distribution and in case you 'lose' the other bag.