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what tout expect when it says standard rack tout 3"

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Jonathan Corriveau · · Quebec · Joined Jan 2014 · Points: 706

Im a pretty new trad climber and when i look at some routes it says standard tout ça m'a lot #3 but sometimes it says 3" ... When i look specs of thé camalot #3and 4 it seems tout cover 3" ... Im i good with camzlot #3 or should i bring a #4 too?

Gunkiemike · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2009 · Points: 3,492

"Rack to 3 inches" means include the blue Camalot but not the #4.

Jeremy Riesberg · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jun 2012 · Points: 5

The more you get out and climb at a certain crag, the more you will figure out what is your standard rack. Such as my standard rack I carry is single micro cams, and doubles from .5-3 with offset nuts. If I were in a different area, maybe I would carry more nuts or tricams. Being new, always carry your full rack. It's great weight training, and you won't get stuck half way up a pitch without that one piece you really want.

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