Looking for ideas to get maximum climbing height for the least amount of weight. Currently I carry 4 climbing sticks and a XOP platform. One of my sticks has a 3 step aider (bottom stick) and this will easily get me over 20 feet. Problem is everything starts adding up and pretty soon I found myself not packing much less weight in than I did previously with a hang on stand and sticks. The reason I went to a saddle was to cut a large amount of that excess weight. Early season I can get away with only using two sticks and that really helps but later I will need the full package. Currently I'm at 25 lbs with my Kestrel, 4 climbing sticks, XOP platform and pack to carry it all. Thought it would be much less but final weight hanging on my scale doesn't lie. I really need to trim some weight here.
I have explored other options and I know there are a bunch out there but sometimes it's easier just to hear what others have tried and what they like the best.
I have explored other options and I know there are a bunch out there but sometimes it's easier just to hear what others have tried and what they like the best.