A bit of help please? Equipment storage

[winchman]

Hello

My 17 Year old son is a keen climber, he has to design and prototype a new product for his A level DT project.

He is thinking of climbing equipment bag / case that could be used by climbers tree surgeons etc, the idea being its all in one place easier to transport etc.

So how do you store your Ropes carabiners etc?

Is there a bit of legislation he could mention as I am sure something will say Equipment must be stored correctly?

[Dilz]

I think somewhere it says climbing equipment should be stored away from direct sunlight and where it isnt at risk of getting any chemicals / fuel spilt on it. Perhaps it was on the NPTC climbing test i did many moons ago.

Many different ways to store gear and a lot depends on what you do - When i was doing some line clearance work we had to carry our kit a fair few kilometers in a week so a big portage style rucksack with good padded shoulders was the best.

I quite like holdalls because it can be easier to find wht you want instead of pulling everything out of the rucksack - and the lid has a net pocket which is nice for keeping small bits together- a mate used an old suitcase for his kit.

I currently have so much gear that I have my large portage bag, with two smaller backpacks stuffed in - and a hold all... the only thing my portage bag is missing is a decent sized side pocket to keep extra things in - you can clip gear to the outside but i dont like this as it can get caught on stuff - but then having the option to clip gear on the outside of the pack is also good.

[winchman]

Thanks I will pass it on, he has to come up with several variations even the bad ones and then show his final selection and say why, its not all about coming up with the best product its more showing how he dismissed some ideas and kept others.

One idea at the moment is similar to the camera back pack with compartments etc, one is a big tote tray

[treequip]

Is there a bit of legislation he could mention as I am sure something will say Equipment must be stored correctly?

 

 

Without doing the work for him start by researching PUWER and LOLER. They are the relevant areas of legislation, such as it be.

 

Below that you come into best practice. There is also an ICOP for tree work.

[Old Mill Tree Care]

Look on the Arb retailers websites (on the right side of the page) to get design ideas.

Two bags could be a good idea as putting everything in one bag can make it too heavy to carry and it's not always practical to wheel something along.

Compartments are a good idea.

Ventilated is a very good idea otherwise all the gear turns mouldy and stinks, unless you work in Arizona, on their only tree!

[MATTMOSS]

Its the PPE regulations that state that your PPE (i.e. Ropes and harness) should be stored correctly.

[winchman]

Its the PPE regulations that state that your PPE (i.e. Ropes and harness) should be stored correctly.

Thanks

I think I remember it tells you it must be stored correctly but like many others docent tell you how, but no doubt will mention away from contaminants, UV etc.

[winchman]

Look on the Arb retailers websites (on the right side of the page) to get design ideas.

Two bags could be a good idea as putting everything in one bag can make it too heavy to carry and it's not always practical to wheel something along.

Compartments are a good idea.

Ventilated is a very good idea otherwise all the gear turns mouldy and stinks, unless you work in Arizona, on their only tree!

 

Thanks, now we didn't think of ventilation!

[Old Mill Tree Care]

Thanks, now we didn't think of ventilation!

 

 

Many 'Arb' bags advertise as being waterproof.

Dumbest idea ever!

[winchman]

Many 'Arb' bags advertise as being waterproof.

Dumbest idea ever!

 

Well we did have an idea of how to make a water proof bag with ventilation, again its idea as thats all he needs but it can be done