NRS SMC Aluminum Micro PMP Pulley |  The light weight and compact size of the Micro PMPs make them ideal for weight conscious trekking, remote rescue or confined space use, especially when reliability, performance and function are important. The wide base design maximizes the effectiveness of a prusik hitch while a unique sideplate formation allows the use of larger ropes in a compact pulley. An oversized bell-shaped top hole accepts 2 large rescue carabiners or multiple small carabiners and allows the carabiners to be rotated freely and completely even while closed. Solid sideplates help prevent foreign object access and reduce snagging. High efficiency sealed ball bearing reduces performance loss in large systems. | Only: $41.95 Buy Now More Information?
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NRS SMC 2 inch Swiftwater Pulley |  In recognition of the unique requirements found in Swift Water Rescue, SMC has created an entirely new pulley for 2005. This aluminum pulley weighs 6 oz. and features a 2" sheave. The anodized aluminum sideplates feature a series of holes which help to minimize the hydroplaning effect that might otherwise occur with a typical pulley. Sideplates are also configured to allow this pulley to work as a Prusik Minding Pulley. Sealed Ball Bearings provide optimal efficiency. | Only: $39.95 Buy Now More Information?
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NRS SMC CR 1 inch Pulley |  Tests to greater strengths than other pulleys in the same range of size and price. It has the required prusik minding capability for use in 3-to-1 Z-systems (which means it makes it easier to haul up heavy stuff without popping a vein, or to lower heavy stuff without dropping it!). A smooth running 1.25'' nylon sheave runs on a zinc-coated axle, and the color-contrasting aluminum sideplates rotate for easy rope insertion and removal. | Only: $13.95 Buy Now More Information?
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NRS SMC Swivel |  The SMC Rescue Swivel is built around a heat-treated steel axle and a sealed high efficiency ball bearing to ensure flawless rotation during even prolonged and difficult raises in severe rock, mountain and rescue conditions. The holes are sized to work with rescue carabiners, and allow carabiner lock sleeves to pass without hanging up. As one of the most compact swivels on the market, it is ideal for confined space rescue and other awkward hauling situation. The sides are smooth and rounded, helping to prevent hanging up on rocks, litters, or other components or structures. | Only: $87.50 Buy Now More Information?
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NRS SMC 3 inch Aluminum PMP Pulley |  The SMC PMP is a rescue size pulley that is designed for use in serious rigging applications. Featuring unique shaped sideplates that maximize the effectiveness of the Prusik hitch as part of a progress capture device, its compact size in combination with a larger than usual diameter sheave makes even static rescue ropes easy to manage. The heart of this pulley is a high efficiency precision sealed ball bearing used to counter the performance losses inherent in large pulley systems. The extra large top hole easily accepts three rescue-sized carabiners and low profile fasteners help eliminate possibility of snagging. | Only: $86.95 Buy Now More Information?
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 Climbing is a sport that is adventurous and exciting but also involves a certain level of risk. These risks can be reduced if the right gear is used.
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 Are you planning on going for a hiking or camping trip? If yes, then you will be doing a lot of walking and climbing to get to the perfect spot. You will also, in all probability, move from one spot to another if the trip is going to be a long drawn-out one. In this case you will want to ensure that your camping backpack is as light as you can possibly make it. You can ensure in two ways. Firstly, get yourself a light aluminum frame backpack, and lastly, do not stuff the pack with items you can do without.
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 There are endless varieties available, where hiking and camping gear is concerned. However, it does not make much sense to buy expensive gear worth thousands of dollars when you just start off with these activities. While buying hiking and camping gear, one has to first keep in mind the location or the place they will be camping at and the facilities provided for you at the campsite. Thus, you need to scour out locations that can become your potential campsites. This way, you will then be able to buy your gear keeping the conditions there in mind.
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 A great and totally enjoyable hiking trip depends a lot on the appropriate hiking gear. There is a short checklist you need to keep in mind, when you are planning to buy hiking equipment. This list includes quality, comfort, budget and also the weight of the equipment. While high quality will guarantee the comfort aspect, the equipment must be lightweight, as you have to carry it all through the trip. Once a wonderful combination of all these qualities is found, you will have a great hiking trip, which will take you to amazing camping sites and ensure a great hiking experience.
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