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The real test came during a mid-trip climb of Colchuck Peak in Washingtons Enchantments, when I used it to carry a liter of water, a synthetic jacket, sun hoody, headlamp, snacks, sunscreen, and crampons (wrapped in the jacket to avoid jabbing my back)

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Think of it like tying the first part of a shoelace knot

Weight matters most if you're thru-hiking and carrying your poles for thousands of miles, or if you need to stash them frequently for scrambling or technical terrain

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