Packing Thirty Liters for a Long Day
A placement plan for keeping a thirty-liter load stable, weather-protected, and workable from the first climb to the walk out.
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Read field noteA placement plan for keeping a thirty-liter load stable, weather-protected, and workable from the first climb to the walk out.
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