I have 3 of this duffle bag, and I'm really satisfied with them. Waterproof, durable, and resiztent. You can buy them at mec.
http://www.onsightequipment.com/cgi-bin/gov/1790.html
by attimount » Tue Mar 02, 2010 4:59 am
by waXology » Tue Mar 02, 2010 11:15 am
surfnturf wrote:
what are you doing with a 70cm ice axe in the first place? are you 6'7" or something?shorter is better dude!
by WouterB » Tue Mar 02, 2010 11:32 am
waXology wrote:...
by The Chief » Tue Mar 02, 2010 1:18 pm
by Joe White » Tue Mar 02, 2010 3:54 pm
benjamingray wrote:Brad Marshall wrote:benjamingray wrote:Brad Marshall wrote:
Brad, is this what you use on Denail? Do you "waterproof" them somehow?
Yes, I use the X-large on Denali. It's a long bag with a low center of gravity so the sleds don't tend to tip over as much. If you don't know this already another tip is don't tie your duffle to the sled very tight. Too tight and the tension in the cord torques the sled out of shape rounding off and twisting the bottom which leads to additional frustration (not sliding straight and tipping over more often). Instead, make sure your duffle is well secured to the climbing rope and only lightly tied to the sled.
I haven't found a need to waterproof them even when they get dumped on by heavy snowfall.
http://c0278592.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspac ... 601181.JPG
That shape does look sled friendly. Thanks for the tips, cool picture
by Brad Marshall » Tue Mar 02, 2010 6:31 pm
waXology wrote:surfnturf wrote:
what are you doing with a 70cm ice axe in the first place? are you 6'7" or something?shorter is better dude!
I know im a little worried now as i bought online, but have bought from the site before so if it's too long ill return for a 65cm.
Without having used one before I felt I'd prefer longer rather than being hunched over on a smaller one. but yeah trial and error i guess.
by dskoon » Tue Mar 02, 2010 7:04 pm
Brad Marshall wrote:waXology wrote:surfnturf wrote:
what are you doing with a 70cm ice axe in the first place? are you 6'7" or something?shorter is better dude!
I know im a little worried now as i bought online, but have bought from the site before so if it's too long ill return for a 65cm.
Without having used one before I felt I'd prefer longer rather than being hunched over on a smaller one. but yeah trial and error i guess.
If it was me I'd keep the 70 and even trade up to a 75 and I'm only 5'-9". Of course we all know we should be climbing in balance and not leaning on our axes but when I rest I often do this and I'm always hunched over.
by Brad Marshall » Tue Mar 02, 2010 10:49 pm
surfnturf wrote:Shorter axes are better for a number of reasons...There are more reasons, but I can't think right now... ice axes are not walking sticks or trekking poles, they are a tool. Im 6'2" and I use a 60cm ice axe...
by Snowball » Wed Mar 03, 2010 2:09 am
The Chief wrote:It's too bad that this mother of all Heavy Vinyl bags aint made no more.
I have had the original one for over 20 years and it has been all over this planet with me. Through thick and thin. Been tossed by the burliest of luggage handlers anywhere. It still rocks and rolls.
PATAGONIA BLACK HOLE BAG.... 9000cu.in.
But, TNF still makes the BC BAG 9000 cu.in. and it too will take the best of beatings and keep going.
If you want strictly non-Chinese manu'd, these guys have a nice deal...
SP's CILO Duffel 6700 cu.in.
WILD THINGS MULE BAG... 8800cu.in
by waXology » Wed Mar 03, 2010 3:58 am
dskoon wrote:Brad Marshall wrote:waXology wrote:surfnturf wrote:
what are you doing with a 70cm ice axe in the first place? are you 6'7" or something?shorter is better dude!
I know im a little worried now as i bought online, but have bought from the site before so if it's too long ill return for a 65cm.
Without having used one before I felt I'd prefer longer rather than being hunched over on a smaller one. but yeah trial and error i guess.
If it was me I'd keep the 70 and even trade up to a 75 and I'm only 5'-9". Of course we all know we should be climbing in balance and not leaning on our axes but when I rest I often do this and I'm always hunched over.
How tall are you, Waxology?
I'm just about 6'1", and I use a 70, despite one of my buddies yelling at me at the time to go way shorter. If you do just a bit of research into this, you'll soon find the two different opposing camps on it. I went the standard way, measuring to the floor, etc. I will say that so far, in my limited use, ie. a couple times up on Hood, I can't imagine using anything shorter. The 70 served me well.
Depends on what you're doing, I think. The steeper the terrain(which I've not ventured into yet), the shorter the axe you'll want. But, for general glacier travel, and milder slopes, I think having slightly longer is better.
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