Notch Equipment
Notch Magneato Rope Runner Tether
A magnetic-catch tether that keeps your rope runner tidy and close at hand.
This is the hub for all of our climbing tree gear: saddles, spurs, hardware, friction devices, lanyards, helmets and throw line. Whether you are building a first kit or replacing worn tree gear, the sections below get you to the right shelf fast.
Notch Equipment
A magnetic-catch tether that keeps your rope runner tidy and close at hand.
Husqvarna
Auto-locking D-shaped carabiner for arborist climbing kits.
Gap Arborist Supply
Stretchy saw tether that keeps a top-handle saw on your saddle.
Weaver
Modular bungee saw tether from Weaver for climbers.
Gecko
Fresh cuff pads to keep Gecko spurs comfortable on removals.
Petzl
Petzl's assisted-braking belay device for single ropes 8.5 to 11 mm.
Petzl
GriGri with anti-panic lowering and a lead/top-rope mode selector.
Petzl
Simple aluminum figure 8 descender for rappelling and lowering.
Hitch Hiker
Hitch-based mechanical device for smooth MRS climbing.
Petzl
Petzl's mechanical prusik for MRS tree climbing.
Notch Equipment
An adjustable rope wrench for SRS climbers who want to dial friction to the rope.
Kong
A pocket-size Kong rope clamp for emergency ascending, hauling and rescue backup.
ART
A genuine replacement cam to keep your ART Positioner lanyard adjuster working right.
Climb Right
A simple cam-style rope grab for adjusting a lanyard or positioning line.
Petzl
A compact Petzl rope grab for adjusting a tree-care positioning lanyard.
DMM
A light, auto-locking DMM carabiner with a snag-free nose for everyday climbing.
Petzl
Petzl's asymmetric D locker with a three-action auto-locking gate for climbing systems.
Notch Equipment
Compact Notch hardware for quick, tidy connections in a climbing setup.
Petzl
A compact quick link for semi-permanent connections in a climbing setup.
Gap Arborist Supply
A twisted stainless shackle that turns the connection 90 degrees for cleaner alignment.
DMM
A small DMM accessory carabiner for keeping your saddle rack organized.
Petzl
A carabiner with a built-in pulley for hitch tending, hauls and redirects.
Rock Exotica
A light Rock Exotica clip for racking slings, cords and tools.
Petzl
Petzl's asymmetric D locker with a screw gate for semi-permanent connections.
Petzl
A large pear-shaped screw lock carabiner with room for rope and multiple connections.
SMC
An extra large, heat-treated steel screw-lock carabiner for heavy-duty connections.
Gap Arborist Supply
A lighter double locking snap for lanyards and positioning gear.
Petzl
A wide-opening Petzl snap connector for lanyards and large anchors.
Gap Arborist Supply
A tough steel locking snap for spliced lanyards and lines.
Weaver
A simple strap and snap for hanging a saw from your saddle.
Gap Arborist Supply
A wire core lanyard with a second leg for repositioning and staying tied in.
Gap Arborist Supply
An adjustable strap for positioning on poles and smooth spars.
Gap Arborist Supply
A ready-to-climb wire core flip line kit with two legs and an adjuster.
Petzl
An adjustable work-positioning lanyard with a hook connector for quick anchors.
Petzl
Petzl's adjustable positioning lanyard built for tree care and all-day spar work.
Gap Arborist Supply
A magnetic holder that parks your lanyard on the saddle, ready to grab.
Petzl
A ready kit that pairs the Micrograb adjuster with lanyard rope.
Gap Arborist Supply
A half-inch wire core flipline for spur climbing and removals.
ART
A roller friction saver from ART that protects bark and rope at the tie-in.
CMI
A tough webbing anchor sling for setting tie-ins and anchors around stems and limbs.
Buckingham
A tough haul bag to keep rope, saddle and hardware together on the job.
Edelrid
A rugged climbing haul bag for climbers who carry a full kit to every job.
Petzl
An 85-liter duffel that carries like a backpack, sized for a full climbing kit.
Courant
A stand-up rope bag that keeps your climb line clean and feeds it without tangles.
TreeHog
A 40-liter rope bag from TreeHog for climbers who run a full-length line.
Big Jim's
A small tending aid for climbers who want a friction hitch that releases cleanly.
DMM
A matched hitch-tending pulley and connector set for building a friction hitch system.
Yale Cordage
An 8mm hand-spliced eye-to-eye hitch cord for consistent grab and release.
Yale Cordage
A heat-resistant 8mm split tail for climbers who tie their own friction hitch.
CMI
A small, strong pulley for hitch tending, haul systems and rescue kits.
DMM
The hitch-tending pulley many tree climbers build their friction hitch around.
DMM
A quick-clip accessory hook for keeping tools and gear within reach aloft.
SawPod
A purpose-built place to park your saw aloft so it is not swinging off your saddle.
DMM
Strong, smooth rings for building climbing anchors and friction savers.
Petzl
An openable ring that installs around slings and anchors without threading an end.
Petzl
A small, openable swivel that installs directly on a saddle bridge or sling.
Husqvarna
A forestry helmet system with visor and earmuffs for felling, bucking and ground saw work.
Kask
A popular climbing helmet for arborists who want comfort, airflow and accessory options.
Petzl
A ventilated work-at-height helmet with a secure fit for long days in the canopy.
Pfanner
A fully integrated arborist helmet with built-in hearing and face protection.
Buckingham
A Buckingham climbing saddle aimed at climbers who value freedom of movement.
Buckingham
A straightforward, supportive Buckingham saddle for working climbers.
Buckingham
A comfort-focused Buckingham saddle for climbers who log long hours aloft.
Petzl
A supportive tree care harness with a sliding bridge for all-day comfort.
Teufelberger
A semi-rigid, highly adjustable saddle for climbers who want support and options.
Edelrid
An elastic chest harness that pairs with the TreeRex saddle for efficient ascent.
Weaver
A simple Weaver chest harness that keeps your saddle and ascent gear in position.
Climb Right
Light aluminum removal spurs with wide, padded uppers for long days on spikes.
Climb Right
Lightweight aluminum climbers with stiff steel-backed pads for removal climbers.
Buckingham
Tough steel Buckingham spikes with wide Big Buck pads for everyday removal work.
Buckingham
Basic steel Buckingham climbers with lower straps, ready for the pads you choose.
Buckingham
Steel Buckingham tree spikes with traditional T-pad uppers for removal climbers.
Buckingham
Wide, padded replacement uppers that make long days on spurs easier on your calves.
Buckingham
Wide Big Buck uppers with a quick hook-and-loop closure for fast on and off.
Buckingham
Screw and dowel style Buckalloy tree gaffs to bring worn Buckingham spurs back.
Edelrid
Replacement upper straps and pads for Edelrid Talon climbing spurs.
Notch
Pole-mounted slingshot that puts a throw weight into high unions fast.
Gap Arborist Supply
Throw line, weights and storage in one kit for new climbers.
Gap Arborist Supply
Collapsible storage that keeps throw line flaked, clean and tangle-free.
Samson
Slick, thin Dyneema throw line that slides through crotches with little drag.
Teufelberger
Slick, lightweight throw line for setting climbing lines with less snagging.
Teufelberger
A slick, durable throw line built for clean throws and smooth pull-back.
Petzl
A streamlined throw weight that slips through foliage and pulls back clean.
Gap Arborist Supply
A matched set of tree climbing gear to get you up and working on rope.
Buckingham
A mechanical friction device for climbers working moving rope systems.
DMM
DMM's Kinisi arborist saddle, built for climbers who spend all day in the tree.
Gap Arborist Supply
A simple adjustable foot loop that helps you stand and push while ascending.
CMI
A boot-mounted rope ascender that turns every step into upward progress.
SAKA
A knee ascender for efficient rope walking that folds away once you are up.
DMM
A climber pulley built to tend a friction hitch on a doubled-rope system.
Gap Arborist Supply
A textile canopy anchor for setting a secure tie-in point aloft.
Distel
Fresh pads, rings and straps to put worn Distel climbers back in service.
Courant
A 50-liter carry bag that swallows a climbing line, saddle and hardware.
Gap Arborist Supply
Rope-only lanyard for climbers rebuilding a worn flipline with their own hardware.
Tree Access
A simple chest harness that keeps your SRT ascent system tight and efficient.
ISC
A small saddle clip that keeps a flipline stowed and out of the way.
Rock Exotica
A large gear carrier that holds hardware and slings on your saddle.
Notch
Replacement tether that links a Rope Wrench to your friction hitch on SRS.
Gap Arborist Supply
A simple polymer hook for hanging pruning tools on your saddle.
Gap Arborist Supply
An adjustable rope friction saver that fits small leaders and big unions alike.
Notch
Ergonomic spurs for removal climbers who want comfort without top-tier prices.
Pensafe
A tool-tethering carabiner for keeping small tools attached when you work at height.
CAMP
A large aluminum oval with a triple-action auto-lock gate for pulleys and devices.
DMM
An aluminum oval with a Locksafe gate and a captive bar to keep devices in place.
ISC
A wide pear-shaped aluminum connector for hitches, anchors and lanyards.
ISC
A symmetrical aluminum oval with a triple-action gate for pulleys and devices.
ISC
A compact oval with ISC's Supersafe auto-locking gate for tight hitch systems.
Pro-Climb
An affordable aluminum auto-locking carabiner for everyday climbing connections.
Gap Arborist Supply
A simple, reliable saw lanyard for clipping a chainsaw to your saddle.
Gap Arborist Supply
A stretch saw lanyard that stays short when stowed and reaches when you cut.
Gap Arborist Supply
A strap and ring that gives a saw a secure lanyard attachment point.
Gap Arborist Supply
A stretch saw lanyard with rings at both ends for flexible setups.
Gap Arborist Supply
A large aluminum figure 8 with ears for controlled descents on big rope.
Petzl
A descender with an integrated pulley for lowering and switching to haul.
Climbing Technology
A foot ascender that makes SRS rope walking faster and easier.
Climbing Technology
A replacement foot strap that keeps a Quick Step snug on your boot.
Climbing Technology
An ascender that mounts on your spur for rope ascent on removals.
Edelrid
A foot-worn ascent aid from Edelrid for faster rope climbing.
Notch
A foot ascender from Notch for faster, easier SRS climbing.
Petzl
A bungee knee system that speeds up rope walking with a foot ascender.
Climbing Technology
A two-handle ascender built for arborist SRS climbing.
ISC
A hand ascender with a safety pin to help prevent accidental rope release.
Rock Exotica
A mechanical friction device that replaces a hitch on MRS and SRS.
Petzl
An auxiliary brake that turns a Zigzag into an SRS device.
Climbing Technology
Rope clamp and pulley in one unit for progress capture and hauling.
ART
Replacement release lever for the ART Positioner lanyard adjuster.
ART
Mechanical lanyard adjuster with a release lever for fast length changes.
Gibbs
Mechanical adjuster for shortening and lengthening a positioning lanyard.
3-IN-ONE
Dry graphite lubricant for carabiner gates, hinges, and small hardware.
DMM
Symmetric oval auto-locking carabiner for pulleys and devices.
DMM
Auto-locking carabiner with a captive bar to hold an eye in place.
DMM
Large auto-locking oval carabiner for pulleys and multi-piece setups.
DMM
Large oval carabiner with DMM's three-stage Locksafe gate.
ISC
Auto-locking offset oval that centers devices and favors the spine.
Rock Exotica
Large auto-locking carabiner with room for rope and stacked hardware.
Rock Exotica
Black auto-locking D carabiner for everyday climbing connections.
Rock Exotica
Popular auto-locking D carabiner for arborist climbing systems.
Rock Exotica
Auto-locking oval carabiner for pulleys and rope grabs.
Kong
Positioning aid that keeps a carabiner from rotating and cross-loading.
Singing Tree
Machined compact connector for low-profile climbing and rigging links.
DMM
Locking gear-racking carabiner for tools and kit on the saddle.
ISC
Non-locking bent gate carabiner for fast clips and gear racking.
Kong
Tough non-locking steel oval for gear handling and wear-prone jobs.
Courant
Saddle tool hook for hanging a saw or gear within easy reach.
DMM
Wire gate racking carabiner for organizing gear on the saddle.
Shembiner
Saddle hook for parking a top-handle chainsaw while you reposition.
ISC
Steel screwgate carabiner for wear-prone rigging and anchors.
SMC
Large steel screw lock carabiner for rigging and wide connections.
Edelrid
Double locking steel snap hook for lanyards and positioning.
ISC
Self-locking snap hook with a swivel eye to stop lanyard twist.
Buckingham
A stretchy saw tether with a steel ring end for climbers running a saw aloft.
Buckingham
A high-visibility bungee saw lanyard with a snap end for quick clip-on and off.
Husqvarna
A replacement lanyard eyelet for Husqvarna saws used aloft.
Reecoil
A retractable reel-style saw lanyard sized for heavier saws in the tree.
Weaver
A coiled bungee saw tether that stays compact and out of the way.
Weaver
A bungee saw lanyard built to move between saws and saddles.
Samson
A rope buckstrap-style positioning lanyard made from Safety Blue Hi-Vee.
Gap Arborist Supply
A wire-core flipline with a prusik adjuster for removals and spur climbing.
Samson
An all-rope positioning lanyard kit in Hi-Vee for everyday tree work.
Petzl
A steel-core adjustable flipline with an integrated adjuster for removal climbers.
Sterling
An all-rope Sterling positioning lanyard kit for everyday climbing work.
Sterling
A Sterling rope lanyard paired with the ART Positioner mechanical adjuster.
Sterling
An all-rope Sterling flipline with a classic prusik adjuster.
Yale Cordage
A Yale rope positioning lanyard with a mechanical rope grab adjuster.
Yale Cordage
A Yale rope lanyard with the ART Positioner for smooth, hitch-free adjustment.
Yale Cordage
A Yale rope positioning lanyard kit finished with a triple-locking snap.
Yale Cordage
An all-rope Yale positioning lanyard kit for everyday climbing.
Yale Cordage
A Yale rope positioning lanyard kit for daily climbing work.
Gap Arborist Supply
A lightweight snap for running a prusik-style adjuster on your lanyard.
Samson
A replacement lanyard rope in Blaze for refreshing a worn 2-in-1 setup.
Gap Arborist Supply
A budget-friendly rope lanyard made from assorted arborist rope.
Teufelberger
A small Teufelberger accessory for keeping a rope lanyard setup in order.
Gap Arborist Supply
Clips that keep lanyard tail stowed and out of the way on your saddle.
Gap Arborist Supply
A replacement rope lanyard in Poison Moon for refreshing a worn setup.
Sterling
A Sterling rope lanyard terminated with a triple-locking snap.
Yale Cordage
A Yale Spearmint rope lanyard with a durable steel double-locking snap.
Gap Arborist Supply
A crane tie-in assembly with connectors for climbers working off a crane.
Gap Arborist Supply
A dedicated climber connection for crane-assisted tree work.
Buckingham
A Buckingham friction saver that protects the tree and your climbing line.
Buckingham
Classic two-ring webbing cambium saver for climbers who want simple and reliable.
Clogger
Cut-resistant sleeve that adds a layer of protection to the line near your saw.
DMM
A small cone that helps friction savers and anchors slide out of the tree cleanly.
Fitch Saver
Add a redirect mid-climb without untying or reaching for a rope end.
KM Tree
Adjustable-length ring saver that fits a wide range of stem sizes.
Teufelberger
Adjustable anchor that shares your tie-in across two attachment points.
Teufelberger
Teufelberger anchor system for protecting the tie-in point and your climbing line.
Teufelberger
Genuine replacement rope for the Teufelberger Pulleysaver adjustable saver.
Arbortec
A 50L backpack that hauls a full climbing kit into the backyard on your shoulders.
Petzl
A rugged 65L duffel that carries a full climbing kit and rope to the job.
Weaver
A roomy, tough bag for keeping a climbing kit together and off the truck floor.
Edelrid
A rope bag that keeps your climbing line clean, flaked and ready to run.
Husqvarna
A 30L backpack rope bag that keeps your line clean and your hands free.
Falteimer
A collapsible throw line cube that sets up open and packs flat.
FTC
Throw line storage that keeps your line flaked and ready for clean throws.
Petzl
Folding throw line cube from Petzl that opens for throwing and packs flat.
Weaver
Simple open-top bucket that keeps throw line tangle-free and ready.
Yale Cordage
Heat-resistant 10mm hitch cord with terminated eyes for moving-rope climbing.
Yale Cordage
10mm Beeline eye-to-eye hitch cord in black, easy to pick out on the bridge.
Armor Prus
Slim 8mm hitch cord with sewn eyes for a grippy, responsive friction hitch.
Samson Rope
3/8 in. Tenex cord with sewn eyes for prusik hitches and general use.
Samson Rope
Hand-spliced hitch cord from Samson made for friction hitches on climbing lines.
Teufelberger
Slim 8mm Teufelberger hitch cord with sewn eyes for responsive friction hitches.
Teufelberger
Middle-size 9mm Epicord hitch cord with sewn eyes for balanced grip and release.
Teufelberger
Slim 8mm Epicord hitch cord with sewn eyes for a firm, responsive grip.
Teufelberger
9mm Epicord prusik sized for secured footlocking ascents.
Teufelberger
10mm polyester hitch cord with sewn eyes for smooth hitches on larger ropes.
Yale Cordage
Slim, heat-resistant Beeline hitch cord with sewn eyes for smaller ropes.
Yale Cordage
A Beeline prusik sized for secured footlocking on a single or doubled line.
Ocean
Small polyester loop with a thimble eye for accessory attachments.
Teufelberger
A 10mm hitch cord loop matched with a Pinto pulley for a clean, self-tending hitch.
Teufelberger
An adjustable sling for anchors and attachment points that changes length to fit the tree.
Yale Cordage
A 10mm Beeline cord loop with a steel ring for anchors, friction savers and hitches.
Teufelberger
A white hitch cord split tail with a tight sewn eye for a tidy, compact hitch.
Yale Cordage
Black 10mm Beeline hitch cord with a sewn eye for your climbing hitch.
CMI
A small pulley that sits under your hitch and keeps slack moving as you climb.
CMI
A compact pulley with an attached shackle for quick redirects and light hauling.
DMM
A small accessory that keeps your Pinto pulley setup aligned and tidy.
Petzl
A small, light Petzl pulley that lives on the saddle for hitch tending and redirects.
Petzl
A strong, efficient prusik-minding pulley for haul systems and redirects.
Singing Tree
A pulley for the Rope Wrench system that helps tend slack on single-rope climbs.
SMC
A light, compact pulley for hitch tending, redirects and simple hauls.
ISC
Hard-wearing steel rings for savers, anchors and rigging where rope runs often.
Gap Arborist Supply
Sling and hardware for a releasable base-tied anchor on SRS climbs.
Petzl
A ball bearing swivel for climbing and rescue systems that keeps twists out.
Buckingham
A Buckingham climbing saddle built for comfort on long days in the tree.
Buckingham
A straightforward Buckingham climbing saddle for regular tree work.
Edelrid
A European arborist saddle with a replaceable rope bridge and supportive waist belt.
Husqvarna
An arborist climbing saddle from Husqvarna's tree care range.
Petzl
A Petzl tree climbing saddle with shoulder straps for single-rope technique.
Buckingham
A replacement bridge that keeps a Buckingham ErgoLite saddle in service.
Buckingham
Shoulder straps that retrofit to a Buckingham ErgoVation saddle.
Buckingham
A bridge for setting up an ErgoVation saddle for single-rope climbing.
Buckingham
Shoulder suspenders that carry tool weight on a compatible Buckingham saddle.
Edelrid
A replacement rope bridge for the Edelrid TreeRex saddle.
Petzl
An add-on seat for Petzl SEQUOIA saddles for long stretches hanging in the tree.
Petzl
A chest harness with an integrated CROLL ascender for single-rope climbs.
Petzl
A light chest harness that pairs with a seat harness for upright, balanced climbing.
Teufelberger
Factory replacement bridge for the ANSI version of the Teufelberger treeMOTION saddle.
Teufelberger
Knotted rope replacement bridge for the Teufelberger treeMOTION evo saddle.
Teufelberger
A rope-based accessory part for configuring the Teufelberger treeMOTION evo saddle.
Teufelberger
Add-on shoulder straps that carry part of a loaded treeMOTION saddle's weight.
Teufelberger
Flat webbing bridge option for Teufelberger treeMOTION saddles.
Tree Austria
Compact stainless steel shackle for saddle bridge and attachment-point setups.
Tree Austria
Replacement bridge for the Tree Austria 3.2 saddle.
Weaver
A traditional American-style climbing saddle for everyday tree work.
Weaver
The classic Weaver Cougar saddle with a batten seat for long hours in the tree.
Weaver
A Weaver climbing saddle with a supportive batten seat for long work positioning.
Climb Right
Lightweight aluminum tree climbers fitted with L-shaped pads.
Climb Right
Lightweight aluminum tree climbers fitted with shin cups.
Climb Right
Lightweight aluminum tree climbers fitted with T-pads.
Climb Right
Lightweight aluminum tree climbers fitted with Weaver ProCool wrap pads.
Climb Right
Lightweight aluminum tree climbers fitted with Weaver Super Climber pads.
Climb Right
Lightweight aluminum tree climbers fitted with Climb Right Ultra Light pads.
Buckingham
Durable steel tree climbers from Buckingham, fitted with L-shaped pads.
Buckingham
Durable steel tree climbers from Buckingham, fitted with shin cups.
Buckingham
Durable Buckingham steel tree climbers fitted with Weaver ProCool hook-and-loop pads.
Buckingham
Durable steel tree climbers from Buckingham, fitted with Weaver steel support pads.
Gap Arborist Supply
Rigid, lightweight cast aluminum pads that keep spur shanks in line with your leg.
Climb Right
Low-weight calf pads for Climb Right tree climbers.
Weaver
Classic slotted L-pads: a simple, low-cost replacement for tree spurs.
Weaver
Ventilated wrap pads that support the calf on hot removal days.
Weaver
Climber pads with a steel support for climbers who want a stiffer, steadier spur.
Klein Tools
Steel Klein Tools climbers set up for tree work with Big Buck pads.
Klein Tools
Steel Klein Tools climbers set up for tree work with Weaver ProCool wrap pads.
Klein Tools
Steel Klein Tools climbers set up for tree work with shin cups.
Klein
Durable adjustable steel climbers with T-style pads for removal and utility climbers.
Distel
Light carbon-shank tree spurs from Distel for climbers who spend all day on gaffs.
Buckingham
Replacement adjustable sleeve that restores height adjustment on Buckingham steel spurs.
Buckingham
A simple template that keeps your spur gaffs filed to the right shape.
Climb Right
Fresh tree gaffs to bring a worn set of Climb Right spurs back into service.
Climb Right
Replacement height sleeve and hardware for adjustable Climb Right steel climbers.
Climb Right
Spare screws to keep the pads tight on Climb Right Ultralight climbers.
Distel
Genuine Distel M8 eye bolt for keeping your Distel spurs complete and serviceable.
Distel
Tree gaffs that bring worn Distel and Gecko spurs back to full bite.
Tree Hog
Replacement tree gaffs for keeping Tree Hog aluminum spurs in service.
Weaver
Padding that sits between the spur shank and your leg for all-day comfort.
Buckingham
Replacement Velcro lower straps for a quick, even fit on your climbing spurs.
Notch
Quick-connect ankle straps for getting in and out of Gecko spurs fast.
Weaver
Synthetic ankle straps that shrug off wet and keep spurs tight to your boot.
Yale Cordage
Slick, low-stretch throw line for clean, high shots into the canopy.
Gap Arborist Supply
High-visibility, budget-friendly throw line for everyday line setting.
Notch
A tough, bright throw weight for setting line in big and small trees.
Weaver
A mid-weight throw bag that handles most everyday line-setting.
Weaver
A heavier throw bag that pushes through dense canopy and pulls line down.
Weaver
A streamlined throw weight that slips through tight spots round bags snag on.
ART
A mechanical friction hitch for moving rope systems from ART.
ISC
A replacement flexible tether for the ISC Chipmunk in SRS setups.
Vertec
A mechanical friction device for stationary rope tree climbing.
CAMP
A European-style bridge saddle from CAMP for full-day tree work.
Catalyst
A European-style bridge saddle for climbers who spend long days on rope.
DMM
DMM's pro-level bridge saddle for climbers who want light weight and free movement.
R-Easy Climbing
A fabric European-style tree climbing saddle for working arborists.
R-Easy Climbing
The leather version of the Fox European-style tree climbing saddle.
Teufelberger
A pared-back treeMOTION bridge saddle for climbers who want the core design.
Beeline
An 8 mm black eye-to-eye hitch cord for friction hitches on climbing lines.
Courant
An 8 mm sewn eye-to-eye hitch cord from Courant in Pink Dragon color.
Gap Arborist Supply
A versatile sling with a ring for anchors, redirects, and false crotches.
Samson
A sewn eye-to-eye hitch cord from Samson for friction-hitch climbing.
Sterling
Sterling's supple 8 mm hitch cord with sewn eyes for friction-hitch climbing.
Sterling
Sterling's durable 8 mm hitch cord with sewn eyes for friction hitches.
Yale Cordage
An 8 mm sewn eye-to-eye hitch cord from Yale Cordage.
CAMP
A foot ascender system from CAMP for faster rope ascents on SRS.
Ocean
A polyester prusik loop for footlocking up a doubled climbing line.
Gap Arborist Supply
A dedicated climber tie-in for crane-assisted tree removals.
CAMP
A cambium saver from CAMP that protects the tree and your climbing line.
CMI
A ring-and-ring friction saver from CMI with light aluminum rings.
Gap Arborist Supply
A straightforward friction saver for protecting bark and rope at the tie-in.
CAMP
A 45-liter gear bag from CAMP for hauling climbing kit to the job.
DMM
DMM's 45-liter gear bag for moving climbing and rigging kit.
Notch
A Notch gear bag for keeping climbing kit organized and easy to reach.
Petzl
Petzl's 45-liter haul pack for climbing and rope work gear.
CAMP
Single-leg sewn lanyard with a swivel connection to reduce twisting.
DMM
Adjustable DMM lanyard for positioning and work at height, ZUU7 version.
DMM
Compact pulley with an extra attachment point for climbing and MA systems.
R-Easy
Pulley designed to make adjusting a climbing lanyard smoother.
Gap Arborist Supply
Sewn nylon webbing loops for anchors, redirects, and gear organization.
DMM
A compact DMM pulley paired with a prusik loop for hitch tending and small haul systems.
Sirius
An 8 mm sewn-style prusik loop with an aluminum ring for hitch and adjuster setups.
Yale Cordage
Yale's heat-resistant 8 mm Bee Line hitch cord in a ready loop with an aluminum ring.
Edelrid
Replacement upper cuffs and straps for Edelrid Talon climbing spurs.
DMM
Machined DMM rings for friction savers, anchors, and custom climbing setups.
All Gear
A tough rope bag for keeping climbing and rigging lines clean between jobs.
DMM
A 30 liter DMM rope bag for carrying and deploying climbing line.
DMM
A 45 liter DMM rope bag for carrying and deploying climbing line.
Gap Arborist Supply
A big, tough bag for thick rigging rope on removal jobs.
Gap Arborist Supply
A replacement rope lanyard for climbers swapping out a worn line.
All Gear
A replacement positioning lanyard in All Gear's Blue Craze rope.
Yale Cordage
A Yale Cordage replacement positioning lanyard in green and black.
Yale Cordage
A Yale Phantom positioning lanyard in green and purple with a double-locking snap.
Yale Cordage
A Yale Phantom positioning lanyard in pink and black with a double-locking snap.
Husqvarna
A small 4 in wedge that rides on your saddle for cuts up in the tree.
Reecoil
A hydration harness that keeps water on you through a long climb.
Teufelberger
A replacement gear loop for treeMOTION saddles.
Tree Access
A replacement saddle bridge with a swivel to keep your system from twisting.
Notch Equipment
A saddle tool carrier that keeps hand tools hanging where you can reach them.
Shembiner
A saddle-mounted hook that gives your saw its own place to hang.
Gap Arborist Supply
Thin, slick throw line for setting climbing and rigging lines high in the canopy.
Gap Arborist Supply
Replacement 10.5 mm rope bridge for arborist climbing saddles.
Gap Arborist Supply
Add a prusik adjuster to a rope lanyard for quick positioning changes.
Gap Arborist Supply
A 12 oz throw weight with line, ready to set climbing and rigging lines.
Gap Arborist Supply
A 14 oz throw weight with line, ready to set climbing and rigging lines.
Gap Arborist Supply
A 16 oz throw weight with line, ready to set climbing and rigging lines.
Sirius
8 mm hitch cord with thimble eyes for friction hitches on climbing or rigging lines.
Courant
Courant Phoenix 8 mm loop prusik with an aluminum ring for friction hitches.
ISC
A four-action auto-locking offset oval with a captive pin to hold it in place.
Kask
A hi-viz climbing-style work helmet for arborists working near traffic and machines.
Yale Cordage
A fresh rope section for your Phantom adjustable friction saver.
Sterling Rope
A tough rope flipline with a locking snap for spar work and positioning.
The Splice Shop
A smooth aluminum ring for friction savers and custom climbing setups.
Yale Cordage
A steel ring-to-ring friction saver on 16-strand rope for a protected tie-in.
Yale Cordage
An adjustable friction saver that fits small and large tie-in stems.
Gap Arborist Supply
A double locking snap for lanyard ends and flipline connections.
Teufelberger
A heat-resistant split tail for tying friction hitches on your climbing line.
Petzl
Fresh friction pins to keep a Chicane braking smoothly on a stationary rope.
Courant
A slick 1.8mm throwline for setting lines high in the canopy.
FTC
An 80m, 1.6mm stiff throw line in bright yellow for long, high throws.
Notch
A 2.2mm throw line that is easy to grip and strong enough for hauling lines.
Weaver
A Weaver tree-climbing harness for daily climbing and work positioning.
Husqvarna
Helmet muffs with built-in crew talk, so climber and ground can hear each other.
Gap Arborist Supply
Slings, rings and hardware that anchor a single rope system at the base or canopy.
Gap Arborist Supply
The mechanical adjusters that let you shorten and lengthen a flipline with one hand.
Notch
A mechanical friction device for moving rope or SRT with fine descent control.
Samson
A hand-spliced 3/8 in Tenex eye-to-eye for rigging hitches and utility tie-ins.
Buckingham
A heavy 20 oz throw bag for setting lines in big, tall or thick canopies.
Gap Arborist Supply
A tough forged steel ring for building ring slings, anchors and redirects.
Gap Arborist Supply
A dual-purpose lanyard that works as a flipline and a second point of attachment.
Gap Arborist Supply
Closed cord loops for friction hitches, backups and rigging grabs.
Petzl
A Petzl friction saver with a screwlink end for protecting rope and bark.
DMM
A DMM auto-locking carabiner for climbers who want a dependable gate on every clip.
Husqvarna
A motorized rope ascender for long or repeated climbs. Battery sold separately.
CAMP
A knee-mounted ascent system for single rope climbers who want a smoother rope walk.
Husqvarna
A rope storage bag from Husqvarna for keeping line clean and tangle-free between jobs.
Freeworker
A European-style bridge harness for climbers who move a lot in the tree.
ISC
A rope wrench for SRS climbers who want a hitch that tends and descends smoothly.
Husqvarna
Throw bags from Husqvarna for setting a throw line through a high crotch.
PMI
A thick static rope lanyard for climbers who want a firm grip and long service life.
Buckingham
A Buckingham friction saver for protecting the tree and your climbing line at the tie-in.
Teufelberger
A lightweight adjustable lanyard kit from Teufelberger for everyday work positioning.
DMM
An oval auto-locking DMM carabiner with a gate built for the US market.
Yale Cordage
A positioning lanyard kit pairing Yale rope with the ART Positioner adjuster.
DMM
A compact DMM pulley and 8mm prusik loop for hitch tending and small rope systems.
Climbing Technology
An auto-locking Climbing Technology carabiner for tree climbing systems.
Gap Arborist Supply
A replacement rope for the Hipstar Flex adjustable positioning lanyard.
Buckingham
A Buckingham arborist climbing harness for working climbers.
Gap Arborist Supply
A cut-resistant flipline with a steel core for spur work and removals.
Yale Cordage
A 10.5 mm Yale rope lanyard for positioning in the tree.
Marlow
A light, slick Dyneema throwline for setting lines high in the tree.
Samson
A thicker, slick Dyneema throwline that is easier to handle and see.
Gap Arborist Supply
A snap hook for spreading and connecting gear on the job.
Yale Cordage
A Yale rope positioning lanyard for climbers who want a smooth, adjustable attachment.
Courant
A large Courant gear bag for hauling a full climbing kit to and from the job.
DMM
A symmetrical oval carabiner that keeps pulleys and devices sitting square.
Yale Cordage
A rope positioning lanyard kit built with Yale rope and DMM carabiners.
Klein Tools
Replacement barrel sleeves and bolts for Klein climbers.
Honey Badger
Aluminum tree climbing spikes for climbers who spend long days on removals.
Husqvarna
A motorized rope ascender for arborists, sold without a battery or charger.
Petzl
A large pear-shaped aluminum carabiner for hitches and multiple attachments.
Courant
A chest harness that adds shoulder support to the Courant Koala saddle.
Gap Arborist Supply
A bag that keeps your climbing saddle clean, dry, and away from fuel in the truck.
The Splice Shop
A light rope canopy anchor for single rope technique climbers.
Teufelberger
Durable Teufelberger bags for hauling rope and climbing gear to the job.
ISC
Light oval clip for racking tools and spare hardware on your saddle.
Teufelberger
Sewn 10 mm hitch cord for climbers who want a consistent, grabby friction hitch.
Gap Arborist Supply
Rubber keepers that hold carabiners in place so your system stays oriented.
ISC
Offset oval with a four-action gate for connections that must stay shut.
Gap Arborist Supply
Double-locking steel snap with a gate rated to current ANSI requirements.
ISC
Auto-locking carabiner with a built-in swivel eye to keep lines from twisting.
Buckingham
Light 7 ft Dyneema strap used with fliplines and rope grabs.
ISC
Large steel carabiner with a wide opening and triple-action locking gate.
CAMP
Replacement rope bridge for the CAMP Tree Access Evo ANSI saddle.
Yale Cordage
8 mm Beeline polyester loop prusik with an aluminum ring.
Yale Cordage
Sewn 10 mm Beeline polyester hitch cord for MRS and SRS hitches.
Edelrid
Replacement gaffs that keep Edelrid Talon spurs biting cleanly.
ArborTec
65 liter dry bag for ropes and climbing kit in wet weather.
Yale Cordage
A rope positioning lanyard in Yale Beeline, finished with an ISC triple-locking snap.
Husqvarna
An adjustable rope friction saver that fits a range of limb sizes at the tie-in.
DMM
An auto-locking carabiner with a built-in pulley wheel for redirects and pulley systems.
DMM
A stainless thimble that protects a spliced eye where it bears on hardware.
ISC
A durable steel offset oval auto-locker for hard-wearing climbing and rigging setups.
Courant
A supportive European tree climbing harness for long days in the canopy.
ART
Manufacturer replacement parts to keep a SpiderJack 3 climbing device in service.
Distel
Lightweight carbon fiber climbing spurs with quick click-buckle straps.
Petzl
An adjustable webbing foot loop for ascending rope with a handled ascender.
Sterling Rope
A 10 mm sewn eye-to-eye hitch cord from Sterling for friction hitch climbing.
Weaver
Cushioned wrap pads that make spurs more comfortable on long removals.
Husqvarna
Small accessory carabiners for organizing gear, not for life support.
Petzl
Shoulder straps that hold a chest ascender in position for rope ascent.
Gap Arborist Supply
A 5/8 in wire core flipline for removal climbers working around a running saw.
Petzl
A factory replacement bridge to put a Petzl Sequoia saddle back in service.
Yale Cordage
A Yale Cordage rope lanyard for rebuilding a worn flipline or positioning lanyard.
ISC
Factory replacement parts for keeping a LockJack Sport in service.
DMM
A replacement rope lanyard for the DMM Nomad lanyard kit.
DMM
A very light non-locking wiregate for racking gear on your saddle.
Petzl
A double-handled ascender built by Petzl for efficient rope climbing in trees.
CAMP
A boot-mounted foot ascender that turns your legs into the engine of an SRT ascent.
DMM
A replacement rope bridge for the DMM Kinisi tree climbing saddle.
Singing Tree
A replacement slick pin for the Singing Tree Rope Wrench.
DMM
A screw gate carabiner with a built-in pulley wheel to cut friction.
ISC
An offset D auto-locking carabiner with a locking pin for tree climbing.
Yale Cordage
A pink and black rope lanyard sold bare so you can build it your way.
DMM
An auto-locking carabiner with a captive bar that keeps the load where it belongs.
DMM
A pear-shaped HMS auto-locker with room for a hitch, a rope and a bit of hardware.
DMM
A locking DMM carabiner in matt gray for everyday climbing connections.
ISC
An offset D auto-locker from ISC for strong, tidy connections on your saddle.
KONG
A symmetric aluminum oval that keeps pulleys and devices centered.
Gap Arborist Supply
A simple saw strap with a snap to keep your climbing saw tethered aloft.
Gap Arborist Supply
A basic chainsaw lanyard with a ring at each end for a clean saw tether.
KONG
A self-braking rope descender for controlled lowering and rope access work.
Petzl
A foot ascender that lets your legs do the work on a stationary rope.
Weaver
A foot loop that lets your legs help on the climb up the rope.
Climbing Technology
A handled ascender with a built-in pulley for climbing and hauling.
ART
Genuine service parts to keep a SpiderJack climbing device running right.
Rock Exotica
A rope grab for backup and progress capture on a fixed line.
DMM
A big D-shaped auto-locker with room for anchors and multiple connections.
DMM
A large-opening auto-locker with an ANSI gate rating for demanding connections.
DMM
A carabiner with a built-in pulley wheel to cut friction on redirects.
DMM
A tough locking DMM carabiner for demanding climbing and rigging connections.
ISC
A light, symmetric locking oval for pulleys, devices and racking gear.
ISC
A durable ISC auto-locker for high-wear spots on your climbing system.
Petzl
A light asymmetric D locker for devices, lanyards and bridge connections.
Petzl
A locking carabiner with a built-in pulley for tending a hitch and hauling.
Rock Exotica
A roomy aluminum auto-locker with Rock Exotica's Orca locking gate.
Rock Exotica
A rockO carabiner with a captive eye that keeps a connection in position.
DMM
A small keeper that holds a carabiner in the right position on a sling or eye.
Petzl
A small positioning ring that keeps a connector oriented where you put it.
Kong
A non-locking Kong carabiner for racking and organizing gear on the saddle.
Petzl
Ultralight non-locking carabiner with a snag-free wire gate, for racking gear.
DMM
A small DMM racking clip for keeping light gear organized on the saddle.
Petzl
A harness-mounted tool holder for racking carabiners and gear on the saddle.
ISC
A steel triple-locking snap hook for lanyards and arborist climbing systems.
ISC
Triple-locking steel snap with a swivel eye to keep lanyards from twisting.
Gap Arborist Supply
A simple steel swivel snap for tool lines, bags and light gear handling.
Reecoil
A retractable chainsaw lanyard that keeps a climbing saw close but out of the way.
Teufelberger
An elastic chainsaw lanyard that takes the snap out of a dropped climbing saw.
Weaver
A tough, no-fuss saw strap with a snap for tethering a climbing saw.
Teufelberger
A positioning lanyard kit built on Teufelberger tachyon rope, in pink.
Teufelberger
Pink tachyon lanyard with a prusik-style friction hitch adjuster.
Yale Cordage
Yale R.I.N.G. rope positioning lanyard kit terminated with a triple-locking snap.
Yale Cordage
An adjustable positioning lanyard kit built on Yale R.I.N.G. rope.
ART
The lanyard rope side of an ART Positioner system, for climbers who own the device.
Yale Cordage
Yale Imori rope made up as a replacement positioning lanyard.
Yale Cordage
Yale Safari rope made up as a replacement positioning lanyard.
Teufelberger
Teufelberger tachyon rope in Ash, made up as a replacement lanyard.
Teufelberger
Teufelberger tachyon rope in pink, made up as a replacement lanyard.
Yale Cordage
Yale R.I.N.G. rope positioning lanyard with a triple-locking snap end.
Yale Cordage
A Yale R.I.N.G. rope positioning lanyard to pair with your own adjuster.
Edelrid
A two-color cambium saver that protects bark and rope at your tie-in.
KM-III
An adjustable friction saver that fits a wide range of limb sizes.
Petzl
A ground-set, retrievable friction saver from Petzl for arborist tie-ins.
Petzl
A Petzl friction saver for protecting bark and rope at the tie-in.
Gap Arborist Supply
A small add-on that helps you pull a ring-to-ring sling out of the tree.
Sirius
A versatile friction saver that adapts to a range of limbs and tie-in setups.
Teufelberger
An adjustable Teufelberger friction saver that sizes to the limb.
Teufelberger
An adjustable anchor sling for canopy tie-ins and basal anchors.
Teufelberger
A pulley-equipped friction saver for climbers who want an easier advance on doubled rope.
Yale Cordage
A ring-style friction saver from Yale for clean, retrievable doubled-rope tie-ins.
Weaver
A carry-on-your-back gear bag for climbers who walk their kit to the tree.
Weaver
A roomy, tough gear bag for hauling climbing and rigging kit to the job.
Courant
A 36-liter Courant rope bag that keeps your line clean and ready to throw down.
Petzl
A 30-liter Petzl rope bucket that stays open for easy stuffing and clean deployment.
Reecoil
A rope bag for carrying and deploying climbing or rigging line clean.
Teufelberger
A Teufelberger bag for carrying a climbing rope and the kit that goes with it.
Weaver
A compact Weaver rope bag for shorter lines, lanyards, and access ropes.
DMM
A 6-liter DMM bag that clips to your saddle to carry small kit in the tree.
Weaver
A saddle ditty bag with a dedicated first aid pouch for climbers.
Edelrid
A collapsible Edelrid bag that springs open for tangle-free throw line.
Weaver
A medium Weaver bag that keeps throw line clean and ready to throw.
Weaver
Nesting Weaver throw line bags that stack together to save room in the kit.
Weaver
A Weaver throw line cube that stands open for fast, tangle-free line setting.
Armor Prus
A 10mm eye-to-eye hitch cord for tending a friction hitch on doubled-rope systems.
Teufelberger
An 8mm polyester loop with a thimble eye for prusik and hitch setups.
Rock Exotica
A portable load cell for measuring real forces in rigging and climbing systems.
Teufelberger
A ground tarp that keeps your climbing rope out of the dirt at the base of the tree.
SMC
Smooth, rounded rings for friction savers, bridges, and anchor builds.
DMM
A DMM swivel with multiple attachment points to stop twists in your system.
Petzl
An openable Petzl swivel that installs directly on a bridge or fixed loop.
Husqvarna
A forestry helmet system with visor, ear muffs, and quick wheel ratchet fit.
Petzl
A vented, high-visibility Vertex helmet for climbers who need to be seen.
Buckingham
A Y-style upper body harness that retro-fits a Buckingham Ergo saddle for fall arrest.
Petzl
A replacement adjustable bridge for Petzl Sequoia saddles.
Petzl
Shoulder straps that take the weight of a loaded Sequoia saddle off your hips.
Petzl
A Petzl chest harness that pairs with a sit harness for support and gear carry.
Teufelberger
Factory leg loops for the CE treeMOTION, to keep a good saddle working.
Teufelberger
A fresh back pad for the treeMOTION evo, for climbers who spend all day in the saddle.
Weaver
A replacement webbing bridge for the Weaver Cougar saddle.
Weaver
Padded saddle suspenders with a built-in water bladder for long, hot climbs.
Weaver
A traditional wide-back climbing saddle for climbers who want simple, solid support.
Weaver
A Weaver climbing saddle built for everyday tree work.
Weaver
A Weaver climbing saddle with two floating D-rings for flexible positioning.
Tree Hog
Lightweight aluminum tree spurs with L-shaped pads for removal climbers.
Tree Hog
Lightweight aluminum spurs with soft cushion pads for long removal days.
Weaver
L-shaped calf pads that make tree spurs more comfortable on long climbs.
Buckingham
Replacement screws that hold Buckingham dowel and screw style gaffs on the shank.
Buckingham
A magnetic cover that guards spur gaffs between climbs.
Buckingham
Dowel style replacement gaffs to keep Buckingham spurs biting.
Weaver
Gaff guards with bungee retention to protect spurs between climbs.
Buckingham
Replacement lower straps that hold spurs snug at the ankle.
Weaver
Leather 26 inch lower straps for keeping climbing spurs snug at the boot.
Weaver
26 inch upper straps that hold spur shanks snug below the knee.
Weaver
Webbing lower straps for spurs that handle wet days without much care.
Weaver
A 16 oz throw bag and line for setting climbing lines through thick canopy.
Petzl
A thin, slick throwline from Petzl for setting climbing lines.
Weaver
A 12 oz throw bag and line, a good all-round choice for most trees.
Notch
Replacement friction parts to keep a Notch Rope Runner in service.
Rock Exotica
A mechanical friction device for SRS and MRS climbing with smooth, adjustable control.
Yale Cordage
A Yale Cordage rope lanyard supplied without snaps so you choose your hardware.
Arbortec
A 55 liter DryKit bag that keeps rope and climbing kit clean and dry.
Notch
A small grapple for snagging stuck lines and hung gear out of the canopy.
Climbing Technology
A durable steel ring for friction savers, anchors, and redirects.
Notch
A compact rope grab for climbers who want a clean bite on the line.
Gap Arborist Supply
Fresh lanyard rope for climbers who already own the hardware.
Gap Arborist Supply
A sewn-eye rope bridge to replace a worn bridge on your climbing saddle.
Gap Arborist Supply
An 11mm static rope bridge for swapping out a worn saddle bridge.
Gap Arborist Supply
A simple ring-to-ring friction saver for a cleaner tie-in and less rope wear.
DMM
A steel auto-locking modified D for spots where aluminum wears out fast.
Petzl
A replacement steel-core lanyard rope for the Petzl Microflip adjuster.
The Splice Shop
A bullet-shaped throw weight that slips through tight branch unions.
Courant
A dedicated throw line bag that keeps line ready to run on the next throw.
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Buying guide
Climbing gear breaks down by the job each piece does in your system. Saddles and harnesses are what you sit in. Rope tools, friction devices and hitch cord control how you move. Carabiners, rings, swivels and pulleys connect it all together. Lanyards and fliplines keep you positioned while you cut, and spurs get you up spars and removals.
Around that core sit the support items: helmets, throw weights and line for setting your tie-in, and gear bags for keeping it clean. Each subcategory has its own buying guide, so you can drill down to exactly what you need.
If you are not sure where something lives, start with the climbing gear section. It holds most of the hardware and devices, from ascenders to carabiners, and each listing explains what the item does in a working system.
A working kit starts with a saddle that fits, a climbing rope rated for arborist use, a friction hitch or mechanical device, connectors that meet ANSI Z133, a flipline or adjustable lanyard, a helmet and a throw line setup. Buy the saddle first and fit it in person if you can, because comfort decides how long you will stay productive in the tree.
If you are just starting, a moving rope system (MRS) with a hitch and micro pulley is simple to learn and inspect. Many climbers later add a stationary rope system (SRS) for long ascents and big canopies. Either way, get trained before you leave the ground.
Do not overlook the small items that make a kit usable on day one: a micro pulley to tend your hitch, a friction saver to protect your rope and the tree, a rope bag to keep the line clean, and a couple of gear carabiners for tools. A complete tree climbing kit is often the easiest way to get all of that matched and compatible in one go.
We get asked about used tree climbing gear a lot. Hardware such as carabiners and pulleys can be inspected, but you rarely know how textile gear like rope, saddles and lanyards has been stored, loaded or exposed to chemicals. For life-support items, buy new from a source you trust and keep a record of when each item went into service.
Crews outfitting several climbers can save by standardizing on one or two connector models and one rope diameter. That keeps spares interchangeable and makes daily inspections faster.
Every piece of life-support tree gear should meet the applicable standard, be used per the manufacturer's instructions, and be inspected before each climb. Retire anything that has been shock loaded, cut, glazed, cracked or that you simply cannot vouch for. When in doubt, take it out of service.
Treat inspection as part of the climb, not a separate chore. Run your rope through your hands as you flake it out, check every connector gate as you clip it to your saddle, and look at stitching on your bridge and lanyard before you leave the ground. Keep a simple log for each climber's life-support gear with dates in service and any notes from inspections. When a crew shares gear, the log is how everyone knows what has happened to it.
Finally, pair good gear with good habits: a work plan, a clear drop zone, a trained ground person and an aerial rescue plan for every climb.
At minimum: a fitted arborist saddle, an arborist climbing rope, a friction hitch or mechanical friction device, Z133-compliant locking connectors, a lanyard or flipline, a helmet and a throw line kit, plus proper training.
Used metal hardware can sometimes be inspected and trusted, but used rope, saddles and lanyards are hard to evaluate. For life-support textiles, buying new is the safer choice.
In a moving rope system the rope runs over the anchor and moves as you climb. In a stationary rope system the rope is fixed and you move along it with a device. Both are common in tree work.
Only for removals and some spar work. Spurs wound living trees, so they are not used for pruning trees that are staying, except in a rescue.