I know there was probably some confusion or concern with my comments about the number of axes/backup axes I carry and how important it is. It can become cumbersome, so I dug up a picture of me from Dobbs Peak to show my carrying method. It's not too bad if you tuck a couple of them under the lid. This was before I knew any better - I also carried a walking axe which you can see in the picture. How dumb was I? If there isn't enough room in your pack to store the extra blades and handles for the backup axes, they fit great down in your gaiters.
