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nature
climber
Flagstaff, AZ
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Topic Author's Original Post - Dec 16, 2006 - 02:39pm PT
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What's in your wallet?
A few years back I made a bit of effort to get a bit more organized (making it easier to get out the door and on my way to the crag). I put a bunch of little items in a small zip-up bag and I call it my Man Bag.
There are probably a few "normal" items missing from the photo. For the record I don't carry any combustionable items in this bag (it's not a 4:20 bag).
The blue bottle has sunscreen in it - transfered from a much bigger bottle (why carry the big bottle?)
the small nalgene bottle has vitamin I in it (ibuprofin)
The small tins are from the New Belgium brewing company. They had bike tire patch kits in them but I put Climb-on salve in one and arnica in the other (again, why carry around the bigger container?).
There's usually a small scrap of paper in there (to exchange contact info, etc.).
My swiss knife could be smaller to save on some weight.
The tika might not always get packed in there.
You get the idea.
Any other small items that might be useful?
Jane, you ignorant slut.
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Tahoe climber
climber
Texas to Tahoe
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Dec 16, 2006 - 02:49pm PT
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C-Domes. Unless you ONLY climb with other dudes.
Maybe a tiny Titanium flask w/ Crown inside.
Maybe a Tibloc.
Maybe a J.
-Aaron
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
New York, NY
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Dec 16, 2006 - 03:14pm PT
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Nature - What you have there is just a good ole dopp kit type of thing. "ManBags" have been *the* rage in men's fashion for the last couple of years(I am SO glad I no longer design handbags for a living....even if my level was mass market, and I don't think WalMart's going to be carrying BoyBags too soon).
It started out with the messenger bag - couriers had them, and then regular guys got on board. Not a problem. Then the courier bags started getting a little smaller(who needs so much room, anyway?).
Then, about 3 years ago, I started to see the boys of Chelsea carrying....gulp....REAL WOMEN'S HANDBAGS.
Yes. Real bags. In summer, it was straw tote bags. Or the little frou frou dog carrying sacks. In winter it was very expensive, simple but understated beautiful italian leather...there's no other word for them but...purses.
Occassionally there is the halfway there TG or TV, with a sequined dainty evening bag sashaying down the street, but that's not what I'm talking about. Guys here are carrying Coach and Kate Spade bags in liue of the old backpack/briefcase/messenger bag.
Now not a day goes by that I don't see a guy walking down my street with a satchel slung over his forearm the way your granny walked with her bag. Or sitting at the sidewalk cafe with one perched atop the table, pretty as a bon bon.
Guess the muggers haven't figured out that....there is booty for certain in these bags. Wallets, palm pilots, cel phones, who knows what else.....
Here is a link - this manbag is waaaaay more masculine than what is seen on the streets around here, but.....baby steps, I guess.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/main.jhtml?xml=/fashion/2005/06/07/efman07.xml
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nature
climber
Flagstaff, AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 16, 2006 - 03:33pm PT
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Hi Happie,
I'm not saying I invented the Manbag. My manbag (yeah, it's a purse) is all about practical items useful for CLIMBING. The fashion statement is lame (to say the least). When was the last time you saw one of those manbags and thought "gee, i bet that guy has superglue (oh yeah, forgot I carry that in the thing as well). and medical tape in there to close his flappers?)". This isn't a fashion statement. Think practicality sweetie!
Aaron - OK, good ideas but not totally practical. The Happy-hat for instance, what if the nail clippers pierce the packaging and you get lub and spermacide all over your tape?!?!?! (unless you prefer them dry). The small flask with Crown is a good one but I usually just pack that with my lunch pack (it is, after all, a daily refill!). The J would get consumed and wouldn't be there the next day (and as noted this isn't a 4:20 bag - which I'm sure most have anyway and thus not worth documenting ;-). I have a small cord on my tribloc and carry that on my rack/harness along with a few other "emergency" climbing items. Now, if i could figure out a way to stash a J in there and forget about until a real emergency... well.. then we'd be onto something (and it'd be good right up until I cross a border or meet a Jody)!
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elcapfool
Big Wall climber
hiding in plain sight
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Dec 16, 2006 - 03:58pm PT
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Great!
I see the three items every adult male should have on them at all times.
A knife
A lighter
A flashlight
I'd add a travel size spool of dental floss, and call it good.
"Do you have a knife?"
"I'm wearing pants, aren't I." -Hank Hill
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Tahoe climber
climber
Texas to Tahoe
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Dec 16, 2006 - 07:19pm PT
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I see your point, nature.
Surely you can find a container for the dude umbrella so that the nail clippers won't expose you to an unplanned bivy in parent-dom?
I'll bet Nalgene makes one just for that.
Besides, what other options are there for the headwall hookup with a climbin' betty? Turn the Pre-cip bass-ackards?
Your other ideas are right on the money.
Meanwhile, I'm glad to see you didn't include a beer bottle opener in there - after all, you have a lighter AND a knife so you're totally covered.
-Aaron
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Chaz
Trad climber
So. Cal.
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Dec 17, 2006 - 03:52am PT
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Mine is more simple.
Swiss Army Knife. The scissors will cut nails.
AAA flashlight. (duct tape wrapped around end so I don't ruin my teeth while holding it in my mouth)
Lighter (fits in the "toothbrush" slot on my chalkbag)
The knife and flashlight fit in my pocket.
The purse stays home.
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Euroford
Trad climber
chicago
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Dec 17, 2006 - 12:06pm PT
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but its european!!
wallet, watch, keys, pocketknife, bandana/snotrag, cell phone.
no man purse needed.
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N0_ONE
Social climber
Utah
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Dec 17, 2006 - 12:11pm PT
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My "man bag" is a bit bigger but it's always with me and ready to go. It's not just for climbing though, it's more of a survival grab and go bag.
The bag is a Camel back (hawg) with.....
Hiker First Aid kit. with added Ibuprofrin super glue, tape, and sunscreen
a couple pewer bars, only good for survival,
a lighter with a piece of cordage tied to it
Small,nail clippers with cordage tied to it
a small Time Piece that clips to the ring with the lighter and clippers
extra AAA and AA bateries
A small BD headlamp
My 420 kit (has extra lighter)
And it carries 100 oz of WATER..
I know its big but I've been using this set up for about 6 years now. I hang the bag over the head rest in my truck flop the water tube up front. Any time I need it it's there ready to go. And yes when I aid climb I wear it.
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cliffhanger
Trad climber
California
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Dec 17, 2006 - 02:13pm PT
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I like a knife with a sawblade, a very useful tool.
A keyring led light weighs only a couple of grams and makes a good backup.
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N0_ONE
Social climber
Utah
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Dec 17, 2006 - 07:31pm PT
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Locker, Wow what was I thinking? My purse weighs about 7 lbs. with a full days worth of water and food... now thats heavy. I can't believe I've been carrying all this weight. Just shows how much I have to learn!
Man, I'm a dumbars!
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Dec 17, 2006 - 10:44pm PT
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Dumbars?
Nature,
add a small alarm watch (wearing it on the wrist just scratches it up)
A Seecamp .32
a small file
bail
a list of good attorneys
the Burgess Guide to the Brothels of Beirut
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426
Sport climber
Buzzard Point, TN
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Dec 18, 2006 - 09:00am PT
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"I'd be lost without my bag,"
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Hootervillian
climber
the Hooterville World-Guardian
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Dec 18, 2006 - 09:52am PT
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manly men sew their own.
let's begin with a nice Butterick pattern....
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nature
climber
Flagstaff, AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 18, 2006 - 01:58pm PT
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mmm... couple good ideas here...
Aaron, I'll check the Nalgene site to see if they've developed a happy-hat container.
Clint - I use to leave all that stuff in the top of my pack. I ran into two problems. I have two crag sacks. Beyond that it's really irritating to flop open the top of the pack when the zipper is slightly open on the pocket only to have your goods go spilling out.
The nails on my big toes are all jacked up. The scissors in the swiss do more damage than good. Fingernail clips don't work.
The AAA little light doesn't really work for me. One place I climb we've been know to crawl (climb) out of at dark. Gotta have a headlamp (though maybe i'll look into a little AAA light [wrapped for teeth comfort] as a substitute at times - that or an LED are certainly lighter and less bulky). [one a side note - I wrap duct tape around the shaft of my skiing/hiking poles - after all, if you can't duct it....]
hmm... pockets! brilliant... uh... not! problem there is it means it's very likely i'll leave something in said pockets. That defeats the purpose. On top of that most of my silly little goodies don't go with me on climbs... just to the climbs. Oh, and I wear lycra exclusively so there's that problem.
Euro - why not stash all that stuff in your car and stash the keys? Apples and oranges in this discussion really...
N0_One... that sounds very organized and efficient 'cept it's bulky. And hey... it's better to be a dumbars than a jackass.
Ron really has some good ideas. The small timepiece will get added. That little Seecamp .32 is a cute little thing. A small file? bail? And i'm thinking the Burgess Guide to the Brothels of Truckee would do me more good.
And something I left out: my beloved A5 Bigwall spoon.
Jane, you ignorant slut.
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