In my last video I showed you my oneday hike to the top of Half Dome Yosemite and back. Here I will show you the safety gear I used and discuss alternatives that might make for a better climb for you.

Intro 0:00
Gloves: 1:35
Harness, Sling, Carabiners: 4:30
Downfalls of this System 6:58
Dangers of this System 8:35
The Best Safety System for Half Dome Cables Up: Via Ferrata: 10:25
Problems with Super Grippy Gloves 11:08
The Best Safety System for Half Dome Cables Down: 12:00
Final Recommendations 13:16

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VIDEO LINKS
Half Dome Video:    • Climbing Half Dome in One Day  

HALF DOME GEAR USED ON THIS CLIMB:
GLOVES: Mad Grip https://amzn.to/4dEUmNK
GM 16mm Nylon Sling Runner https://amzn.to/3eDp2PY
Black Diamond Rocklock Screwgate Carabiner https://amzn.to/3fFf95w
Weanas Thicken Climbing Harness https://amzn.to/3h9tibn
(BETTER Harness Black Diamond Momentum https://amzn.to/3pGIQt5)

VIA FERRATA GEAR:
Petzl Scorpio Vertigo Via Ferrata Lanyard: https://amzn.to/339Q8vH
Black Diamond Iron Cruiser Via Ferrata Set: Black Diamond Iron Cruiser https://bit.ly/3LSOzpC

ARTICLES:
Safety Equipment for Hiking Half Dome: https://yosemitehouse.com/halfdomes...
Mr. Half Dome (Gloves): http://hikehalfdome.com/glovescables...
How To Climb Half Dome Cables Down (Off Season):    • How To Climb Half Dome Cables Down (O...  
Climbing HalfDome with Cables Down: https://www.yosemite.ca.us/forum/view...
Rock Climbing Fall:    • Rock Climbing: Lead Fall  
Descent of Half Dome Cables (using caribiner safety system):    • Descending The Cables At Half Dome  
The Best Climbing Slings and Runners: https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/topics...
Choosing A Dynamic Climbing Rope What Do The Numbers Mean?: https://mountainequipment.com/blogs/m...
Fall Factor and Impact Force Theory: https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/Fal...
Half Dome Deaths: https://www.businessinsider.com/howm...
Half Dome seen from partway up the South Face of the Washington Column, with storm clouds approaching: https://www.summitpost.org/halfdome...



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MY GOTO GEAR
PACKS & POLES
Osprey Atmos AG 50L: https://amzn.to/3bFCq5i
Mountainsmith Zerk 40L: https://amzn.to/2VWaaVl
Osprey Talon 22L: https://amzn.to/2VXcv2i
Mountainsmith Tour 9L Lumbar Pack: https://amzn.to/3eEDZBQ
Mountainsmith Waterproof Dry Kick Lumbar Pack 4L: https://amzn.to/2Y0sO0S
Gryps Waterproof Backpack Rain Cover: https://amzn.to/2Y41VcG
Osprey UL Packliner: https://amzn.to/3eRkLJN
Foxelli Aluminum Trekking Poles: https://amzn.to/2zqBeEB

SHELTER & SLEEP SYSTEM
3F UL Lanshan 2 Tent: https://amzn.to/3bBqRvL
Tent Footprint: https://amzn.to/2VxVVqU
Moonstone Sleeping Bag (Out of Production)
Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad: https://amzn.to/2VPUiUo
Trekology UL Inflatable Pillow: https://amzn.to/2S4AtYm
Sunyear Camp Chair: https://amzn.to/2KvqjvH

HYDRATION & FOOD PREP
Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter: https://amzn.to/2yD2zDc
Cnoc Outdoors 2020 Vecto 2L: https://amzn.to/3ePRa3q
BRS3000T Stove: https://amzn.to/3eY3K0O
Jetboil Jetpower Fuel: https://amzn.to/3cM1F6F
TOAKS Titanium 1100ml Pot with Pan: https://amzn.to/351LvCY
TOAKS Titanium Long Handle Spoon: https://amzn.to/2VB8amD

CLOTHING & RAINGEAR
Altra Lone Peak Trail Runners: https://amzn.to/2Kymtlm
Keen Targhee II Hiking Boots: https://amzn.to/350eMOs
Injinji Toe Socks: https://amzn.to/2KyLSLX
Darn Tough Hiking Socks: https://amzn.to/2KsGUjQ
Ex Officio GivenGo Briefs: https://amzn.to/353j8Eo
Columbia Silver Ridge Convertible Pants/Shorts: https://amzn.to/2x6zRKD
Sunday Afternoons Sunday Afternoons Hat: https://amzn.to/2znPo9r
Marmot Beanie: https://amzn.to/354PQoM
Buff: https://amzn.to/3bCGpiZ
Outdoor Research Foray Rain Jacket: https://amzn.to/3eNG7Ia
Marmot Precip Rain Pants: https://amzn.to/350nGvp
Mountain hardware Ghost Shadow (Synthetic Whisperer): https://amzn.to/36fGl79


MUSIC:
Intro/Outro Music: https://www.bensound.com