Crampons and soft gear mix about as well as ten people in a four-person elevator. Stash your mighty 'pons in the rough-and-tough Black Diamond Crampon bag to make sure there aren't any hurt feelings, ropes, or jackets when you unpack and rack up after the approach. Vinyl-coated nylon keeps the pointy parts away from the things that, frankly, don't like to be pointed at.