Courant Host Bag 36L

The Courant Host bag is a 36-liter rope bag built to carry and deploy a climbing line. Stuff the rope in, carry it to the tree, and feed it straight out of the bag without knots or a pile of dirt on the line.

Why a rope bag matters

Dirt is one of the fastest ways to wear out a climbing rope. Grit works into the braid and grinds the fibers every time the rope runs through a device or over a friction saver. A rope bag like the Courant Host keeps the line off the ground at the base of the tree, out of the sawdust, and away from the chipper path.

Stuffing the rope in rather than coiling it also means it pays out cleanly. Leave the end tied to a loop in the bag so you always know where it is. For more sizes, see our rope bags.

A rope bag also speeds up the end of the day. Instead of coiling and tying off a rope in the cold or the dark, you stuff it, cinch it, and throw it in the truck, ready for the first climb tomorrow.

Sizing and packing

Thirty-six liters suits a common climbing line in the usual arborist diameters, though exact fit depends on length and construction. Longer or thicker rigging lines need a bigger bag. Pack it by feeding the rope in hand over hand from the working end, which leaves the end you need on top.

Dry the rope before long storage and keep the bag away from fuel, bar oil, and battery acid. Inspect your rope before every climb whether it lives in a bag or not.