2-in-1 Lanyards for Tree Climbers

A 2-in-1 lanyard is a work positioning lanyard set up to serve two roles: an adjustable flipline around a stem and a second point of attachment in the canopy. It cuts down on gear on your saddle while giving you more ways to stay tied in.

How a 2-in-1 lanyard works

Most climbers carry a flipline for spar work and a second lanyard for staying tied in when they make cuts or move through the canopy. A 2-in-1 design combines these, usually with snaps or connectors at both ends and an adjuster that lets you use the lanyard around the trunk or clipped to a separate anchor.

That saves weight and clutter on your saddle, and it means one well-maintained piece of gear does the job of two.

Many climbers find a 2-in-1 setup especially handy on limb walks, when they want a second attachment above them without adding another lanyard to the saddle.

Safe use

Work positioning lanyards are life-support gear. Use it only as part of a system that meets ANSI Z133 and the manufacturer's instructions, inspect it before every use, and get trained before you rely on it. When running a saw, always have two points of attachment and keep the saw well away from the lanyard; a steel core flipline is safer when cutting close to it.

Inspect the rope, eyes, snaps and adjuster before each climb and retire any lanyard that has been cut or shock loaded. See all options in our fliplines and lanyards section.

Practice adjusting the lanyard and changing configurations at ground level until you can do it smoothly before using it in the tree.