Petzl Caritool

The Petzl Caritool is a tool holder that mounts on a harness or saddle belt and gives you a spot to rack carabiners, pulleys and small tools. Arborists use it to keep frequently used hardware off the side D-rings and away from the climbing system.

Using a Caritool on a tree saddle

Arborist saddles have a lot going on near the hips: the bridge, lanyard rings, the D-rings and the gear loops. A Caritool adds a dedicated racking point that sits away from all of that, so a spare locking carabiner or a micro pulley is always in the same spot. Climbers often put one on each side, one for rope tools and one for rigging hardware.

Because the shape holds gear without a locking gate, you can grab and return pieces quickly while working. See our other saddle storage clips options for different sizes and mounts.

Keep the heavier items, like a big rigging carabiner or a block, on the Caritool closest to your strong hand, and lighter pieces on the other side. Balancing weight on the saddle makes long days more comfortable and keeps the belt from rolling.

Keep it off the climbing system

The Caritool is a gear holder, not a connector. It must not be used to attach a lanyard, climbing line, saw or any load that could fall on someone. Follow Petzl's instructions for fitting it to your belt width.

Inspect it along with your saddle. Replace it if it is cracked or loose on the belt. Gear dropped from height is a real hazard to the ground crew.