CrackbottomLouis
Well-Known Member
I really couldn't think on how to title this thread.
My current set up is a mantis and I keep all of my ropes (linesman belt & ropeman, 30ft tether & madrock, 2 backbands, tether retrieval line) in mag pouches attached to the molle on my saddle. This keeps everything handy as I climb, easy to access and secure ,and, is a good trade for having to wear suspenders imo.
Well, I just got the eberlhart saddle that is 2 pieces and attaching that gear to my saddle is no longer feasible.
So, any suggestions on how to carry that gear where I can easily access and it won't get in the way as I climb? I use 3 sticks instead of one sticking and climb with my linesman belt then attach my tether at top. I like keeping the ability to repel down so don't want to change my long tether. Really all I need is my tether and linesman belt and a way to attach my Doyle's gear line. Everything else I can store in my pack.
Maybe a slim chest pack that isn't bulky enough to get in the way as I climb and set sticks? My scentlok pants dont have cargo pockets but that would be a good option I guess. But, it's nice to just grab my saddle and sticks and know I have everything there so nothing is forgotten. So, I prefer to have everything organized into something that fits on me where everything has a specific place for a quick gear check.
Advice and thoughts appreciated.
My current set up is a mantis and I keep all of my ropes (linesman belt & ropeman, 30ft tether & madrock, 2 backbands, tether retrieval line) in mag pouches attached to the molle on my saddle. This keeps everything handy as I climb, easy to access and secure ,and, is a good trade for having to wear suspenders imo.
Well, I just got the eberlhart saddle that is 2 pieces and attaching that gear to my saddle is no longer feasible.
So, any suggestions on how to carry that gear where I can easily access and it won't get in the way as I climb? I use 3 sticks instead of one sticking and climb with my linesman belt then attach my tether at top. I like keeping the ability to repel down so don't want to change my long tether. Really all I need is my tether and linesman belt and a way to attach my Doyle's gear line. Everything else I can store in my pack.
Maybe a slim chest pack that isn't bulky enough to get in the way as I climb and set sticks? My scentlok pants dont have cargo pockets but that would be a good option I guess. But, it's nice to just grab my saddle and sticks and know I have everything there so nothing is forgotten. So, I prefer to have everything organized into something that fits on me where everything has a specific place for a quick gear check.
Advice and thoughts appreciated.