PPE, an acronym for personal protective equipment, is an abbreviation now widely recognized by the public due to COVID-19. Face masks, shields, gloves and gowns were all in short supply back in March and April, as they were understood to [...]

Teufelberger ambassador Josephine Hedger wearing the company's new treeMotion Evo, the newest evolution of the popular standard treeMotion harness. "It has the same safety and comfort people have grown to know, plus some new features. It comes standard with a [...]

Yale Cordage Kernmaster climbing line on the braider. Kernmaster’s 48-carrier construction is unique in the arborist market. The white, nylon core is seen entering the braided cover. This is the last manufacturing step before quality control, testing and packaging. Photo [...]

Personal first-aid kits are becoming more common. All photos courtesy of John Ball. We are not talking about the first-aid kit you carry in your truck to the job site. We are talking about the first-aid kit you carry aloft. [...]

Gear hazards are everywhere. Worn-out climbing harnesses, bridges replaced with rope scraps, non-functional carabiners, ropes stitched on home sewing machines – the list goes on and on. Photos courtesy of the authors. Tree-climbing gear used to be so simple – [...]