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Advice sought: carrying gear for a long trip 9-Nov-2012 At 6:30:02 AM EXPRESSO

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Hi, I'm getting in a right muddle and hoping to get some sage advice from folk who've probably done this millions of times before. I'm travelling alone for 4 months, hoping to climb most of the time. Sport climbing in Thailand/Laos for 4 weeks then Arapiles for 2 ish months then more sport climbing on the way back overseas.

I'm definitely taking the basics but can't decide on how to carry and/or keep from being nicked and/or decide on what combination i.e. trad rack/half rope/sport qds/sport rope

I could probably hire/hope to climb with a partner that's all roped/quickdrawed in Asia although hiring for 20 ish days may be too pricey

but as Arapiles is the main event I'd hate to limit myself or make myself unpopular by not bringing what I need

any comments very welcome

cheers