Independent arborist gear picks · Typical prices shown, checked at the retailer

Brand

Kong

Kong is an Italian maker of climbing and rescue hardware. Kong climbing gear like the Duck rope clamp and Kong carabiners appear in a lot of arborist and rope access kits.

  • Duck rope clamp
  • Carabiners
  • Pulleys
  • Rescue and rope access hardware

7 products

Kong

Kong Corner Trap

Positioning aid that keeps a carabiner from rotating and cross-loading.

Typical $9

Kong

Kong Slideline Carabiner

A non-locking Kong carabiner for racking and organizing gear on the saddle.

Typical $15

About Kong

Kong builds connectors, rope clamps, pulleys and devices for climbing, rescue and industrial work. The Duck is a compact rope clamp that climbers use in ascent setups and haul systems, and Kong carabiners come in many shapes and gate styles.

As with any hardware, choose items rated for your use and compatible with your rope, read the instructions, and inspect gear before each use. Hardware that has taken a hard fall onto rock or concrete should be retired.