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Boo technology (3+)
CAMP USA Tri Cams
March 31, 2006
These are a staple of any great top-roping rack. And necessary for anyone climbing in horizontal crack country. I love them, and they fit a wide-variety of placements. And they're well-priced.
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Best value.
Wild Country Forged Friends Camming Devices
March 31, 2006
If roped-climbing isn't your "bag" but you're fascinated with trad-climbing, get several of these for a top-rope kit and climb on. Great for rigging, teaching trad-climbing (these demand better placements), and guiding or top-roping. Hella old-school-cool.
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4+
Granite Gear Air Compressor Compression Sack
March 31, 2006
I love these. They're great for organization, reducing bulk/volume, they make nice pillows, and they look cool. Super-light, and breathable (put wet/damp clothes in one and toss it in your sleeping bag, be your own dryer). Extra nice.
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BDC4 = good
Black Diamond Camalot C4 Package #0.5 - 3
March 31, 2006
This camming system truly reflects the thousands of hours and dollars that BD has spent on research/testing. Amazing weight, range, and their new slings are super sweet. So good it hurts.
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Finger-lickin' good
Metolius Ultralight Power Cam Packaged Set
March 31, 2006
Grab this pack o'cams and go send that finger-crack you've been eyeing. Easily placed, solid feel, confidence inspiring. 'Nuff said.
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Amazing hotness
Hugh Banner Quadcams
March 31, 2006
Single-finger-trigger. Let that soak in. Smooth camming action, easy to place, easy to clean, and when you're pumped-out you will appreciate the hotness. Pull the trigger off-axis to fine-tune placements easily. 5++
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Buy a carabiner...
CAMP USA Dyneema Tri Cam Set
March 31, 2006
...and put these on it. I can almost guarantee you'll be glad you have them at >80% of your anchor locations. They go where other pro cannot. And with Dyneema, get-out my man.
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Pretty nuts
Metolius Anodized Curved Nut Full Set #1-10
March 31, 2006
Some people love colors, I don't really care. But these nuts are a good starting point for a rack. Works pretty well in most rock types, good geometry, easy to read/judge placements. Not the best, but probably the most versatile.
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rrrrrrrrrrr....
DMM Shield Quickdraw
March 31, 2006
Lightest, strongest ball-lock, Best. Sooo expensive. If you can afford the best, get like 12 of these.
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rrrrrrrrrrr....
Wild Country Helium Clean Wire Quickdraw
March 31, 2006
I think that these are a bit lighter than the DMM draw. Both are hella-sweet. I like the color-scheme on these better (beautiful ultra-light draw), the biners have nice action, and are a bit larger than the DMM biners (which may be too small for big hands).
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Preventative Maintainence
Metolius Cam Maintenance Kit
March 31, 2006
Turn sticky cams and biner-gates back to butter (so smooth). A must for anyone in grainy environments (high/low-deserts,etc.) Clean/inspect your gear every year. Don't turn your pricey-pro into a liability. Take care of your stuff. Essential equipment.
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One stop shop
Metolius Trad-Gear Package
March 31, 2006
Bang. A rack. Proven quality, with all pieces being versatile and user-friendly. If you need a full rack, or want to double/triple what you already have. This kit is everything you need.
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Go climb
Metolius Sport Package
March 31, 2006
If the only thing keeping you stuck at the gym is the gear. Forget about it, and go clip some bolts. "Skinny" rope (60m-nice), enough draws for most sport-climbs, and the "best" rope-bag around completes a bomber kit.
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different or better?
Platypus Big Zip II Hydration System
March 31, 2006
The light-weight and innovative design takes a little getting used to. The bite valve can fall out pretty easily, but the bladder is slightly amazing. More durable than you'd think, and easier than a Camelbak. But I'd only recommend it for warm weather.
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Bye, Bye nylon-runners
Mammut 8mm x 24in Yosemite Quickdraws - 5 Pack
March 31, 2006
Update your trad rack, go light weight, I dare you. You'll never go back to nylon. Stronger, lighter, and better. FYI- not better for prussiks/ascenders/descender-backup. Only better as runners...they're sweet.
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So small, so nice
MSR Blizzard/Bulk Tent Stakes
March 30, 2006
I would give it a 5, but it's a tent stake. It can be used in sand/loose ground, and as normal tent stakes, but "dead men" is where these little fellas shine. If you camp in snow frequently, you'll love these.
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Out of mind
MSR Fuel Bottles
March 30, 2006
Never in years of camping/backpacking/skiing, have I ever even considered the possibility of any trouble in regards to this fuel bottle. Its 22oz holds 2-3 days of cooking/snow-melting fuel for two or three people. Bomber and-a-half.
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Out of mind
MSR Fuel Bottles
March 30, 2006
Never in years of camping/backpacking/skiing, have I ever even considered the possibility of any trouble in regards to this fuel bottle. Its 22oz holds 2-3 days of cooking/snow-melting fuel for two or three people. Bomber and-a-half.
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Playing cards
Mountain Hardwear Gear Lofts
March 30, 2006
Spend weeks at a time in your tent? If yes, then buy this loft; store a book, headlamp, dry socks/liner gloves, and cards (just in case) is simple and out of the way. Cheap-ish, and can be rigged to almost any tent with a loft system.
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Dang it.
MSR Trillium Stove Base
March 30, 2006
It's actually really cool and works well (compatible with several stoves). Pretty light too. But only really necessary in the snow, and it doesn’t work as well as a license-plate duct-taped to some insulate-padding.
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It depends.
MSR Standard Pump
March 30, 2006
If you guide/lead groups frequently, or go on long trips, one of these in your pack can rescue and/or salvage a trip. I’ve seen it. Also works good as a replacement if your stove pump gets cooked (get it).
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Can't find better poles.
LEKI Ultralite Ti Cor-Tec Trekking Poles - 1 Pair
March 30, 2006
Lightweight. Perfect for backpacking, backcountry skiing, tent/tarp pitching, and impressing people with your titanium, badass trekking poles. Solid construction, durable as all-get-out, and great performance. In cold weather the adjustments get "finicky" (still worth it), but they’ve never let me down. Get "snowflake" baskets (from Leki), and just go man. Just go.
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Thin lines
MSR Heat Exchanger
March 30, 2006
Lightweight aficionados abhor this fantastic little guy. But if long winter/high-altitude trips are on the menu, this windscreen/heat exchanger is worth its weight in gold. And it doesn't weigh that much.
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Can't find better poles.
LEKI Ultralite Ti Cor-Tec Antishock Trekking Poles - 1 Pair
March 30, 2006
Lightweight. Perfect for backpacking, backcountry skiing, tent/tarp pitching, and impressing people with your titanium, badass trekking poles. Solid construction, durable as all-get-out, and great performance. In cold weather the adjustments get "finicky" (still worth it), but they’ve never let me down. Get "snowflake" baskets (from Leki), and just go man. Just go.
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One sturdy shovel
Voile Telepack Shovel
March 29, 2006
Pit-tests, snow caves, kickers, and backcountry-shovel sledding runs hasn't "broke" it. Big blade, comfortable shovel, moves loads of fluff. Simple, beefy design.
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