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The Ultimate trip... 8-Dec-2008 At 6:39:51 PM freesolo

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I managed to get all my hardware into my carry on bag, and then my one checked bag, was 20k. so i flew economy everywhere.

just break down all your draws/cams, and you can cram a lot of nuts, biners, and cams into carry on. i got at least one full rack into my carryon. unless you like offwidths, a camalot 3 is the biggest you need in various places. then strap your helmet and one pair of shoes to the outside of your carry on.

you have to dump it out everytime you board, but you save lots of money just putting a rope, tent, sleeping bag in your rucksack. don't bring any clothes, just go to op shops everywhere.

you can bring a summer tent, and just buy a cheap tarp to put over it, when it gets colder.

i carried a light sleeping bag and scrounged for blankets,and extra sleeping pads and whatever in araps, yosemite, squamish, golden bay

it's easier to hitchhike if your rucksack isn;t enormous