Weaver Ditty Bag with First Aid Pouch

The Weaver ditty bag with first aid pouch hangs on your saddle and carries small kit in one pocket and first aid supplies in another. It keeps the items you need most in an emergency right on your harness.

First aid that goes up with you

A first aid kit in the truck does not help much when a climber cuts a hand 60 feet up. Carrying a small kit on the saddle means a pressure bandage and gloves are available right away. The Weaver ditty bag gives those supplies their own pouch, so they do not get buried under files, tape, and spare cord.

The main bag holds the small things every climber picks up: a spare hitch cord, a file, a marker, a snack. Compare other saddle bags in our gear storage section.

Keeping first aid on every climber's saddle is also a good habit for aerial rescue planning. If a climber is hurt aloft, the rescuer reaches supplies on the casualty's own saddle without a second trip.

What to pack

Most climbers carry a pressure dressing, gauze, nitrile gloves, and tape at minimum. Check your company's first aid policy and the requirements that apply to your crew. A tourniquet is worth considering for saw work, but only with training on how and when to use it.

Check the kit regularly and replace anything used or expired. Hang the bag from a gear loop, not a life-support attachment point, and keep it clear of your bridge and lanyard.