Tree Gear Equipment

With a tough impact- and wear-resistant polycarbonate shell, the Petzl Vertex Best Helmet provides a highly effective shield against falling debris or tree branches. A thick foam headband wraps comfortably around the head. In case the foam losses its semi-rigidity and sponginess, it can be quickly replaced. The headband’s height and circumference can be easily adapted to your preferences with a single adjustment wheel. This can be done even when wearing gloves and while wearing the helmet.

The helmet is securely held in place with polyester chinstraps that can be adjusted forwards and backwards. A rear clip with two positions allows the proper positioning of the straps around the ears. With this adjustability, the risk of the helmet coming off in the event of an impact or fall is greatly minimized, if not eliminated.

As the helmet is not vented, it is suitable for climbing tall trees in cold weather. It incorporates side slots where you can mount a face shield and other hearing protection gear. This gear is provided with ample room as the area above the ear has sufficient clearance for it. In case the sun goes down while you are still enjoying the view from the treetops, or perhaps still having work to do, you can mount your headlamp on the integral headlamp clips.

The Petzl Vertex Best Helmet comes in five colors –yellow, white, red, orange, and black. The headband is of a universal size and is adjustable from 21 – 25 inches. It weighs approximately 16 ounces.

What is distinctive with the Kask Sphera Climbing Helmet is its inner padding. This consists of an innovative fabric designed with three dimensions that absorbs moisture and lowers humidity levels thus helping keep your head cool and dry. It is also non-allergenic and odor resistant. On top of these, it is removable from the helmet and machine washable.

Further helping you keep cool are seven large air vents that assure uninterrupted air flow into the helmet’s interior. In order to prevent, however, the entry of leaves, broken twigs, or other debris into the vents, anti-intrusion grilles are fitted on the outer shell.

The outer shell is constructed out of polypropylene polycarbonate while the internal shell is of HD polystyrene. These are integrated together using Kask’s In-Mold technology. With these materials, the helmet is durable and tough, yet it is lightweight.

To keep the helmet from slipping or sliding over your head, a fully adjustable chinstrap with four fastening points is fitted. A safety release system allows the quick opening of the locking mechanism. The pad that rests on your chin is comfortably soft that you practically cannot feel it. Like the helmet’s inner pad, it is also non-allergenic and machine washable.

The front of the helmet is equipped with lamp-carrying clips for nighttime climbing. These are compatible with most lamps available in the market.

Kask Sphera Climbing Helmets are available in medium and large sizes. Medium includes sizes 52 to 58, while large covers sizes 59 to 62. Both sizes come in colors of white, lime, red, and navy.

Perhaps the best feature of the Kask Super Plasma Climbing Helmet is its rapid size-adjustment system. This is an important feature as the protection that a helmet can offer is only as good as its fit on your head. If it is too tight it would be uncomfortable. If it is too loose, it can get thrown off or askew on your head as you bend, twist, and turn during your climb, becoming more of a nuisance than a protective gear.

With rapid size-adjustment, you can easily and quickly find the right fit for your head even when the helmet is already fastened. You can adjust the rubberized wheel at the back of the helmet by turning it clockwise or counterclockwise to tighten or loosen the headband. This wheel does not slip making it easy to adjust it even with sweaty or gloved hands. You can also re-set the rubber-coated flaps, moving the two towards the center. Inclination and height are also adjustable.

The chin strap is secured by four fastening points, thus eliminating the possibility of its getting thrown off in the event of a fall or impact. Polyethylene retractors regulate strap length and therefore help in the proper helmet placement. When the helmet is not in use, you can hang it on your harness with a ring colored red specifically provided for the purpose.

The Kask Super Plasma has 10 air vents assuring a cool and airy head during climbs even in warm weather. In order to prevent the entry of leaves or twigs into the vents, the helmet is fitted with aluminum grilles.

The outer shell of the helmet is constructed of shock-resistant polypropylene, while the inner shell is of high-density polystyrene. It has ducts through which air coming in through the outside vents is circulated over your head. Polyethylene pads that are removable and washable provide cushioning. The inner lining is an anti-allergenic, moisture absorbent, and odor-resistant fabric.

The helmet has lamp-carrying clips and comes in white, navy, burgundy, and dark gray.

Most of us, at some point in our childhood, have climbed a tree. Perhaps it was to hide from dad after coming home with a C on your report card, or to fetch your pet cat, or simply to show the girl next door that you are man enough to climb a tree. Just because you’ve grown doesn’t mean you can’t do it anymore. In fact, with all the gadgets and gear invented and techniques developed to help climb trees, it is much safer now. One such gear is the Grivel Salamander Climbing Helmet.

The Grivel Salamander is actually designed for rock, alpine, and ice climbing which can absorb the impact of falling rocks or ice. If it can take punishment from these, it definitely can handle falling branches and twigs, or bumping into tree trunks. The protection it offers may be a bit more than necessary but extra protection is always better than one that is insufficient.

The helmet’s external shell is made of ABS or acrylonitrile butadiene styrene providing it with strength, rigidity, and resistance to impact. The inner layer, on the other hand, consists of polystyrene foam that absorbs impacts resulting from blows to the helmet. Thus, instead of the force reaching your head, it is dissipated by the inner layer.

A ratchet knob mounted on a strap at the back of the helmet allows adjustment to a snug and comfortable fit. Chin straps that are also adjustable prevents the helmet from falling off your head and keeps it in the proper angle, neither too low to restrict your vision, nor too high exposing your brow and temples.

There are multiple vents on the Grivel Salamander Climbing Helmet. These allow air circulation inside it keeping your head cool even when climbing in warm weather. Elastic cords are provided to hold headlamps.

The helmet has one size that can be adjusted to fit heads sized from 54 to 62. It is available in black, yellow, and pink.

Developed by Stephanie Kwolek for the DuPont Company in 1965, the para-aramid synthetic fiber Kevlar has been used for various applications including body armor, audio equipment, musical instruments, ropes, cables, and sports equipment to name a few. This is because of its extremely high tensile strength which is five times stronger than steel given the same weight.

Constructed out of Kevlar, the PMI Advantage II Helmet offers excellent head protection. If it can absorb the impact of bullets, it can definitely take on bumps and crashes into tree branches and trunks and even from falls.

Although the outer shell is tough, the headband and chin straps are soft and comfortable to wear. The headband is easily adjustable with a ratchet knob at the back of the head for a perfect fit so that it is neither too tight to be uncomfortable, nor too loose to be unstable. The chin strap is anchored on three points, one on both sides of the temple and another at the back of the head. This guarantees that it will not come off your head when the going gets tough.

A headlamp retainer that is compatible with all Black Diamond Headlamps is mounted at the front of the helmet. As for eye protection, the built-in support is intended for ESS goggles.

Designed in classic style, the PMI Advantage II Helmet has a beak that keeps rain out of your eyes or goggles. It fits heads with sizes from 56 to 62 cm, and is available in blue, orange, red, white, and fluorescent lime.

As all climbers know, the best helmets are lightweight, well-ventilated, compact, durable, and comfortable. The Kask Plasma Climbing Helmet appears to be all of the above.

Weighing in at only 350 grams, it is easy to forget that you are actually wearing a helmet. With its 10 air intakes, air flow is almost unrestricted keeping your head cool and minimizing sweating even in hot weather.

A soft polyethylene headband hugs the head snugly and securely as it can be adjusted with a wheel that is located at the back of the head. The headband is firmly affixed to the external shell but it does not utilize rivets. The adjusting wheel is equipped with a rubber grip making it easy to manipulate even while wearing gloves.

The outer shell of the Kask Plasma is fabricated out of shock-resistant polypropylene. Additionally, it also resists acids, bases, and many chemical solvents. Lining the inner side of the polypropylene shell is a high-density polystyrene foam that absorbs impacts and blows to the outer shell that would otherwise be passed on to your head. It has ducts allowing the entry of air from the vents on the external shell.

Wrapping both the head band and the polystyrene foam is a fabric that resists odors, wicks moisture, and is not allergenic. This is removable and washable either by hand or in a washing machine at 30°C.

The helmet is secured by a chin strap with four fastening points keeping it in place even in case of a fall. Side retractors made of soft polyethylene allows adjustment of the straps. Fastening and unlocking is made easy by the helmet’s safety release system.

Lamp-carrying clips are incorporated in the Kask Plasma Climbing Helmet. These are made of Nylon 6.6 and are compatible with most external lamps available. A red ring is also included in the chin straps to be used when attaching the helmet to your harness.

The helmet comes in White, Ochre, Red, Blue, Green, Grey, Azure, and Yellow.

Inmolding technology, which uses a compression-molding process, firmly and completely bonds the EPS core and the tough Microshell outer casing of the Mammut Tripod Climbing Helmet. The result is a very secure attachment of the two helmet components that provides excellent protection against mechanical impacts and crashes. The shell is also deformable which, together with the core, absorbs these impacts and crashes. This protection is significantly greater than that offered by helmets whose inner padding and outer shell are spot-bonded with ordinary adhesive materials.

The helmet features large ventilation openings keeping you cool even when climbing in hot weather. These are positioned at the front, sides, and back of the helmet for a good air flow. The fact that the helmet is made of polystyrene and the presence of the vents both help keep the helmet lightweight. These features make the Mammut Tripod Climbing Helmet ideal for long and hot climbs.

The padding inside the shell is ergonomically designed providing a comfortable and snug fit. Both the height and size of the head band is adjustable using two fine tuning mechanisms mounted at the back of the head. The chin strap is also fully adjustable keeping the helmet leveled on the head. And should the sun set on you while you are still climbing, there are four large clips designed to fasten different types of head lamps on the Mammut helmet.

Using technology employed in the production of Formula 1 cars, the manufacturers of Rockman Dielectric Helmets came up with an outer shell with a shape that absorbs impact energy instead of transferring it to the harness.

The outer shell is constructed from the lightweight thermoplastic acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) providing it with hardness, toughness, and gloss. ABS is resistant to certain types of acids and oil but may be degraded with exposure to ultraviolet rays. However, the helmet is provided with UV stabilizations thus reducing the risk of degradation. The thermoplastic also has electrical insulation properties enabling the Rockman Dielectric to protect the wearer from high voltage electric conductors even up to a staggering 20,000 volts.

The shell is designed with a wide profile along with a rain trough that directs rain to the back of the helmet. For improved frontal vision, the peak is shortened. There are 30 mm accessory slots that can accept attachments as visors and ear protectors. The ventilation holes are closed to further reduce the risk of exposure to electrical hazards.

The helmet’s DeFormaTec™ suspension system consists of a six-point woven nylon webbing. The helmet is kept from shifting by the low nape strap along with the chin straps. Should you wish to replace the chin straps, several mounts are available to accommodate different types. A sweat band made of anti-allergic fleece keeps sweat from flowing down your face. The size of the headband is adjusted with a ratchet knob at the back of the head. Height is also adjustable.

The Rockman Dielectric Helmet weighs less than a pound and it is available in bright yellow, white, and red for extra visibility.

With a polycarbonate shell and an adjustment mechanism that allows for precise fit on your head, the Petzl Ecrin Roc Climbing Helmet is both a tough and comfortable protective gear.

The shell is a durable thermoplastic polymer that is highly resistant to impact and has excellent shock-absorbing capabilities. It also resists degradation due to exposure to ultraviolet rays.

The head and nape straps can be fine tuned even with the helmet on using the dual adjustment wheels mounted on the side of the helmet. You can also choose which of the two supplied foam headbands –one thick and the other thin— you should use with the helmet for a better fit. The chinstrap is also adjustable, moving forward or backward, to suit different facial structures.

The external shell is kept off your head with the helmet’s suspension system, thus allowing unimpeded air flow inside it keeping you cool at all times. In addition to this, there are also 14 ventilation holes on the sides of the helmet. These, however, can be plugged when used during cold weather.

Hooks are incorporated in the Petzl Ecrin Roc Climbing Helmet for the secure attachment of headlamps.

Some climbers in the past were reluctant to wear helmets when climbing because they found that plenty of the available helmets were rather heavy. Fortunately, with the development of materials that are lightweight yet strong and durable, there are now helmets you can wear that almost feels like you are not wearing it at all.

The Edelrid Ultralight Climbing Helmet is one of those light, comfortable, and well-ventilated head protection gears available in the market. A further advantage of this helmet is that it is less expensive than its competitors.

The outer shell is constructed out of impact-resistant polymers that enable the helmet to maintain its strength even after extended period of use and abuse. It also resists degradation from exposure to ultraviolet rays.

Inside the helmet are thick pads that absorb impact thrust upon the outer shell, thus protecting the wearer’s head. A suspension system consisting of straps on the back of the head, around the ears, and on the chin cinches the helmet securely.

A hook retention system effectively clamps most headlamps allowing you to proceed with your climb even in the dark.