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Arborwear

Arborwear Climb Trees Vintage Trucker Cap

A vintage-style Climb Trees trucker cap for climbers off the rope.

$26 Typical price. Retail prices change, so check today's price before you buy.
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  • Climb Trees design
  • Vintage trucker styling
  • Mesh back for airflow
  • Adjustable fit

Apparel

The Arborwear Climb Trees cap is a vintage-style trucker cap with a mesh back and the Climb Trees message up front. It is a breathable, adjustable cap for climbers on breaks, at the shop or heading to the job.

A cap with a message

Climb Trees says it plainly. The vintage styling gives it a broken-in look from the start, and the mesh back keeps air moving on hot days.

More hats are in hats and caps.

Most tree crews end up with a pile of caps, and the ones that get worn are the ones that fit well and dry fast. A cap that keeps the sun off your face while you check rope, sharpen chain or write up the next estimate earns its spot on the dash.

It also makes a good gift for a climber on the crew, or for the ground worker who wants to go aloft next.

Not head protection

A cap is not a helmet. Wear an approved helmet whenever you are aloft, in the work zone or running power equipment.

Rinse cool and air dry to keep the shape.

Sawdust, bar oil and two-stroke mix all end up on whatever you wear, so a cap that rinses clean is worth having. Avoid the dryer and the dashboard in full sun, both of which shrink and fade a cap faster than a season of work. Keep a clean one in the truck for client meetings and estimates.

If you want something to wear under a helmet on cold mornings, look for a thin beanie or helmet liner instead. It keeps you warm without lifting the helmet off its proper fit.