Extra batteries for the "alpine vibrator" are probably worth the extra weight.
again, a better tent mate would solve the problem and requires carrying no extra weight.
I just put saddle bags on my sheep.
Right, but the Magic X format is subject to extension if any of the pieces fail. Extension can shock load the system in a way that might cause the remaining pieces to fail.
Theoretically. But if you have three decent pieces that ain't gunna happen. And if the other two pieces are even pretty good, minor "shock loading" isn't going to matter.
You don't have to clove hitch shit. Magic X format works with 3 points, just use two twists instead of 1. I use only this system, rarely using the figure 8 - which is dumb b/c you need like 20 feet of tat and it doesn't automatically equalize when direction is shifted.
Yosemite surely doesn't suffer from a lack of exposure. JoJo's Montana ice book is a bit more of a cottage publication. And JoJo actually posts here from time to time, not just to hawk his shit.
This climb I did but I don't want to drop names (hint: it begins with G and ends with R and in between is IRTH PILLA). But I forgot my windshirt. Luckily I had already completed 2 whole NOLSE courses and had four years of outdoor retail experience under my belt so I managed find a route that skipped all of the scary climbing and then I found a neutrino on route.
Are you kidding me? Its been the best weather and conditions this year for mountain climbing in the northwest since at least the 80's. Plus, many days at Index in January and February.
BTW, Layton, I hope your working on school right now, like me. B/c if you're sitting around spraying at 11:30 on a Friday night when you could be elsewhere, thats pretty sad.