Coldfinger

My two cents, look at lumens and compactness as being as important as weight, however...... As most light AND affordable lamps are not regulated perhaps the biggest thing is what you feed them. I use nimh rechargeables not just for cost or green reasons but mainly because one can know the batteries are 100%. had an all night descent with a fellow with a decent lamp but crapped out batteries, needless to say mine was the one that found the path. I would also look at the beam lens as being crucial as dispersed is nice for reading and not blinding folks but throw is what gets you the route or anchors. Like mammut.

Sounds like you got it wired; take the second half and run with that bit in your teeth, good work is its own reward. Salud!

Pons pulled....

Yep, old fashioned shaft plunging, there is your reason. Sounds funny but I am serious. Don't use a longer axe anymore as I prefer poles (again serious), but the big question is length. Nowadays I only worry on steep snow and for once less shaft length is better. Seems easier ergonomically speaking to plunge a shorter and staighter shaft to the head on a steep slope. As you have two curved tools I would keep at least one straight shafted axe. 55cm seems a good length. Am selling my Corsa Nanotech only as I have two Matrix Lights and a shorty raven and I take the Grivel tools when there is any non snow climbing to be done. Big props to the Nano though, in the end just do what you like.

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Good thing most of you already hold the $10 lifetime seniors pass... Sure do whine like 'em anyhow.

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Since you said "ALPINE" bivy, tarps are OUT, got a Marmot Alpinist cheaply and like it quite a bit, use a 40 degree bag with it and have slept quite warmly with very little bulk. IMHO being up high bugs are not a problem (either cause it's too cold or just windy or there's no ponds nearby). So..... Just find a WATERPROOF bag as small and cheaply as you can, if you do get caught in a nasty situation (rain or snow) you'll be glad you have it. They're nice to have also for keeping your bag out of the dirt.

Howdy, will ship free to lower 48, PayPal only. 1. CAMP Corsa Nanotech ice axe, excellent condition, 50cm length, Retail $160, asking $85 2. Marmot Spring Gloves, grey, Size S, good condition, askingF $20. Pics Here

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Just get some Techwash and use your sink, air dry.

BUMP!

Nano Rope sold, thanks!

Prices reduced.

Howdy, will ship free to lower 48, PayPal only. 1. Esprit Ropes 6mm Alpine Escape Rope, 50m, NEW condition, asking $80. Pics Here

Why not weave it into a rug? Not sure it sounds sound enuf for anything else age wise....

Howdy, will ship free to lower 48, PayPal only. RAB Summit Superlite bivi tent in eVent fabric, pre 2012 edition, red color, excellent condition (1 minor scuff) pics posted later. SOLD Specs: 87" l x 47.2" w x 27.5" h, 1500g, 3.31lbs.

Rocks sold, thanks!

Rockcentrics sold, thanks!

Howdy, will ship free to lower 48 via USPS mail, PayPal preferred. 1. Set of 8 DMM Shield wiregate carabiners, 4 silver (rope end) & 4 gunmetal (bolt end), very good condition, SOLD. Pics Here

"so others may live....." Good words to stand and be remembered for.

Howdy, will ship free to lower 48 via the mail, payPal preferred. Wild Country Zero Cam, size 4, new condition, retail $65, asking $45.

DMM Biners and bones are sold, selling such cool biners 'cause I got cooler ones (also DMM).

Howdy all, will ship free to Lower 48 via Postal Service, PayPal preferred. 1. SOLD Set of 8 CAMP Nano 23 carabiners, 6 silver, 2 bronze, new to excellent condition. retail $56, asking SOLD 2. SOLD Set of 4 DMM Shield carabiners, 2 gunmetal, 2 silver, excellent condition, SOLD. 3. SOLD Set of 4 Dyneema dogbones, 2 DMM 12mm x 18cm, grey, new condition, 2 Black Diamond 14mm x 12cm excellent condition. SOLD.

Bugette is sweet and works well on 9.5mm.