Objects Database

Haul Sack (homemade?)

Accession Number

1446.2018.1

Object Name

Haul Sack (homemade?)

Created

25/07/2018

Creator

Hermione Cooper

Accession Date

25/07/2018

Brief Description

Large homemade haul sack with velcro pocket

Materials

nylon

Dimensions

100(L) x 54(W) cms

Number Of Objects

1

Colour

blue, yellow

Provenance

Fabulous little bit of history here with what looks to be, a homemade haul sack. It was donated by Sam Crymble who was an Outward Bound Instructor, Mountain Guide and Instructor at Scotland’s National Outdoor Centre, Glenmore Lodge, for many years.
Haul Sacks/Bags are used for stowing gear on big wall climbs; the idea being that the lead climber climbs without any gear, brings up his/ her second, and they both haul up the gear which is on a separate rope. It’s also fairly common to operate in teams of three - two climbing and one hauling.
We’ve not had a chance to speak with Sam directly about the sack but it’s been beautifully put together with, what looks like, an old Karrimor rucksack back and carrying straps surrounded by some other blue canvas material and lots of hauling/ re-inforcing straps, all with the patina of age and use - excellent stuff.

Acquisition Method

Donated by Sam Crymble

Acquisition Date

25/07/2018

Condition Check Date

25/07/2018

Rules

Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007

Modified

25/07/2018

Go Back