olemissrebel Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 I'm having a hard time finding a bag that fits well. I lost a pair of g-12's earlier this year and would like to put this pair in a bag. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderfour Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 I don't really know what to say here. Maybe a little common sense: Buy a crampon bag. Put the crampons in the bag. Put the bag that now contains the crampons in your pack. Avoid dropping your pack, the bag that contains your crampons, or your crampons themselves. Personally, I go for the no-bag-crampons-on-the-outside-of-the-pack approach, but it sounds like this failed you. Better luck next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocket Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Saw something like this at Pro Mountains Sports a few years ago. Seems pretty light compared to the box type. Not sure if they still carry them. http://www.trailspace.com/gear/grivel/crampon-bag/ Seems to make the most sense if you don't want to strap them to the outside of your pack. On the rare occasions I use them I strap them to my pack. Of course I dropped a brand new pair of Grivels coming off Eldorado a couple of years ago and was lucky they got picked up by someone in our party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaisedByPikas Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Why not just get a set of point protectors which would be lighter. I will say that i have never used them because I strap my pons to my pack so I cant say how well they work or if they are just a PITA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlympicMtnBoy Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Having had multiple partners lose crampons that were "well strapped" to their packs, mine go inside if possible. Otherwise make sure a strap runs THROUGH the crampon frame so you don't lose it even if it works loose. I made my own plastic crampon box out of a couple of 1/2 gallon milk jugs and a plastic sheet cutting board (cut the jugs in half, use both bottoms, cutting board piece for the middle joint, duct tape plus a strap to hold it together. It's lighter than the commercial ones and has held up for 5 or six years (the milk jugs are breaking down now though). Kind of hokey looking but worked great for my M-10s. The G-12s may have less volume. You could also find a scrap of neoprene or thin sleeping pad and make a crampon taco with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YocumRidge Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 The best bag is the lack thereof. Get some shock cord with stoppers and strap them (and your partner's pair) anywhere on the outside of your pack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendershot Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 I agree with fenderfour. When I had the same epiphany, I sold my crampon bag. Now I just use the crampon back attached to my 60L Cilogear pack. Or I use the straps and a back up biner on the 45L pack. I stopped using the point protectors because of rust accumulation. Since the pons are secure on the outside of the pack, there is no threat of poking anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summitchaserCJB Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurthicks Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 A tyvek mailing envelope. free from the USPS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstach Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Jebus, the best crampon bag is the one having the most fun. +1 for point protectors, then put them in or on your pack. Also a +duh to "make sure a strap runs THROUGH the crampon frame so you don't lose it even if it works loose." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarek Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Another option is a backpack with crampons storage packet built in. I have DB Predator, and all my storage problems are solved. Not only for crampons but also there is a mesh for the helmet, another item which is typically pain the rear end to pack... I really like that backpack. It is light weight, super comfy... It has holders for skis, and space for plastic ice screw holders, so you have easy access to your gear when you climb technical routes with it... It seems like this is one of the few backpacks where designers were paying attention to details... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianB2 Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 +1 on the mailing envelope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 A tyvek mailing envelope. free from the USPS. After reading Kurt's response, I couldn't help posting these little gems of Blake's creation... I want Tyvek and I want more Tyvek, dammit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medicsandy Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 a crown royal bag :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genepires Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 screw crampons and their bags. chop steps with long alpin stock axes. keep crown royal in the bag instead of crampons. better yet, stay home and get drunk on said crown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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