If its in the pot, stage harvesting will let the smaller buds that don't get good sun fatten up. It can't hurt. It is worth it.

The problem is leaving them for 3 days...big no no. If I were in your shoes I would take the top that has lost her leaves. Leave the rest. If you get ripped, at least you got something. And if they are still there when you get back, then take your time and stage them.

Good Luck
OH

PS Lock up or stash or bust all ladders in a half mile range.