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Modern Big Wall Rack/Gear List?

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captCM · · San Diego, CA · Joined Mar 2014 · Points: 115

Since we all have loads of time on our hands...

Curious what a modern big wall rack/gear list would consist of?
I've read all of the books, lurked the forums for years, and did a few easy walls back in the day so I have a good idea of the what a general list would consist of.
Interested in hearing from experienced big wall climbers out there what they would carry to get them up the trade routes (up  to C3 or so) in Yosemite in 2020.
Obviously Totems, Offset Cams, Alfifi, etc..
Interested in Hardware, Software, Camping/Sleeping Gear, Ropes, Biners used,  basically interested in any info.
Also I am interested in any info/ideas about lightweight gear used to help get folks up the walls as fast, fun, and comfortable as possible.

PTPP I'm sure you wrote extensively about this in your new book so no need to mention that. Thanks!

dindolino32 · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Feb 2009 · Points: 25

I’ll bite. There’s the G7 pod which is an inflatable ledge. Super light and comfy. We make sure to bring a synthetic bag and the other a down bag that weighs 2 lbs and packs to a nalgene. I plan on sleeping in my puffy if it’s gonna be cold. Ear plugs are a key to good sleep for me. No stove. Chapstick. gear is dependent on route obviously and I don’t hammer so A3 isn’t my thing. I haul and shortfix while partner is cleaning, leave the haul for the 2nd if it’s a clean shot haul, or haul until there’s no chance of hang ups. Not reall sure what you are looking for but doing it too cushy just really means it’s a heavier load and Is slower, but maybe that’s what’s needed for A3

Jeff Luton · · It's complicated · Joined Aug 2016 · Points: 5

A friend gave me one of those “goal zero” solar panels. Dude that thing is badass, charge the phone! I have a gnarly nicotine addiction and I charge my vape on it too. i supposed a portable charger works as well but if you’re planning on being up a while Go solar! Plaid man does it

Matt Castelli · · Denver · Joined Feb 2017 · Points: 280

Hudon just posted a list of sleeping/clothes stuff he brings on basically every wall in a forum about storm preparedness. And I know he says something to the effect of  “double rack of totems and metolius offsets will get you up 95% of walls” but can’t remember the grade range he was referring to. Maybe only c2? Idk. Following.

Greg Gavin · · SLC, UT · Joined Oct 2008 · Points: 889

1 Black Totem.

John Godino · · Bend, OR · Joined Jul 2016 · Points: 0

Here's an article I wrote for my website. A good portion of it is tips I learned from Mark Hudon through a couple of seminars and from his website.
Hopefully I give him credit where possible.
Mark, thank you for all you have so generously shared with the community.

https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog/assorted-vertical-camping-tips

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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