Saddle Storage Bag

A saddle storage bag gives your climbing saddle its own space in the truck, away from bar oil, fuel, saws, and grit. Keeping the saddle clean and protected helps the webbing and hardware last longer and makes inspection easier.

Why store your saddle in its own bag

Your saddle is the core of your life-support system, and the back of a work truck is a rough place for it. Fuel and bar oil weaken textiles, sunlight degrades webbing, and loose saws and files can nick straps. A saddle storage bag keeps it separate from all of that.

It also keeps your lanyard, carabiners, and hitch cord in one place so you can gear up quickly at the base of the tree. Browse other gear storage options for ropes and hardware.

If your saddle has a bridge, side D-rings, and gear loops, look for a bag deep enough that you do not have to fold the saddle tightly. Sharp creases and pressure from hardware can wear webbing over time, so a roomy bag is kinder to the saddle.

Packing and care

Let a wet saddle dry fully before bagging it, and do not pack sharp tools in with it. Clean off sap and grit regularly so it does not grind into the webbing.

Good storage helps your gear last, but it is no substitute for inspection. Life-support gear must meet the applicable standard and the manufacturer's instructions, be inspected before every climb, and be used only by trained climbers working to ANSI Z133.