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I think it's a great harness. I've used it for over 7 years. No problems. No real significant signs of wear.

ya nice try.

Exactly Mark. I tend to agree with Cummins but I could be wrong.

Dang I had a reply all typed out and it failed so forgive the quick summary. Nepal Evo's- perfect for winter, fall, spring depending on use. Soft shell pants- First ascent guide lite. Grivel G12- heavier but nice for ice Your pad system is A OK. Why an ascender? Harness- Camp Alp 95. super light. Didn't see an insulating layer there. Is there one? Check out First Ascent. It was half off a couple weeks ago. Have fun!

Mt Si.

pm sent about tools ktschmid.

Aztars are sweet. Plus you can make your own pinky grip (like I did). Only problem is that it gets smashed in with repetitive abuse.

yep. Have to admit Noah has a point.

R U serious? WTheck?

The one that you have. I use an old draw string bag with reasonable sides and it works great. I wouldn't worry about it too much. Just face the sharp end in.

hardmen.

sent a pm.

pretty long commute though.

You guys make me happy that Index is my home crag.

impressive stuff guys.

I'd say bring the ax-leave the pons. That worked for me on this route.

oh sweet. That is cool.

A chain is made up of a number of links, most of which are generally thinner than a heavy duty rap ring (or we could say just as thick if it makes people feel better). Having one point of reliance, rather than 8-10 in a chain (any of which could fail) is preferred. I'm not even sure how you rap off of hangers. Care to explain? Do you leave a locker or something? Rig up some sling? In that case, I think it is obvious that this is the worst option. (picture is of what I call a heavy duty rap ring)

why do you ask?

So long as I can safely rap off the anchor I have no problems. When you talk about using webbing you are talking about an anchor with a pretty fast expiration date. But from what I gather you are dealing with a very specific set of standards that you guys have down there. If you have heavy duty steel rap rings off of bolts that's just as good if not better than chains because you have less complexity and hence less potential failure areas.

Ya how can you say chains suck? They are pretty important to crag climbing as it stands today.

Good use of photos.

Ya there are a few things. Maybe worth cleaning if you have spare time.

You done Adams/Saint Helens or are you leaving the low hanging fruit for last?