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Haul bag advice 15-Jan-2016 At 5:45:22 PM johny
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You could answer this question yourself by simply deciding on which climbs you are planning to climb and the style you are climbing them in. Many routes on el cap (freerider/salathe) do not require a portaledge. For example if you are not planning on climbing any offwidths on your trip, you would not pack 5 #6 camalots right? So what climbs are you going to get on, how many days, etc. If you want to "be prepared" and play it by ear (pretty silly) then of course just buy all that kit and drag it around.

Yeah the good drs advice is bang on. Why don't you try hauling and big walling here first before you buy all that crap? My mate had his heart set on The Nose route this June but after climbing Ozy recently he gave up on the big wall aiding idea.

As far as FISH gear I have never used it but I have used Middendorf's old A5 monster which is basically the same as FISH. Middendorf gave FISH his templates and I highly rate the A5 bag I have. I bought it used in excellent shape for $80usd in camp four car park. You could probably do the same.

After you have decided on which climbs you are going to try (this should have been like the first thing to do) then Lee's advice is really good. Take more than you think you need. The weight is not a prob if you know how to haul. Always pack the haulbag full.

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