Petzl Classique 22L Caving Pack C03

The Petzl Classique Pack C03 is a 22-litre caving pack designed for durability in the most rugged environments. It features a welded construction, making it incredibly sturdy and long-lasting. The pack's convenient handles add to its ease of use, making it the perfect choice for carrying waterproof containers and essential gear while caving.

Features

• Crafted from TPU material, ensuring it is free from PVC.
  
• Designed with welded seams for enhanced durability and robustness.
  
• Made from a waterproof material that is both highly durable and resistant to abrasions.
  
• Equipped with handles on the side and bottom, along with a moulded handle on the top for ease of carrying.
  
• Features a drawstring closure secured with an ultra-durable cord lock.
  
• Includes a 90 cm tether composed of buoyant cord for added convenience.

Technical Content

Techniques For Equipping a Pitch

The first member to descend installs the ropes that serve to belay the team and allow them to move efficiently. They must choose the appropriate configurations of equipment for ascent and descent and maximise the team's safety. During these manipulations, the desire for speed should not be at the expense of the leader's own safety.

1. INSTALLING A FIXED TRAVERSE LINE

The rest of the team can walk while tethered into the fixed line. The leader always stays in tension on their STOP and never releases the brake side of the rope.

2. INSTALLING A FIXED TRAVERSE LINE FOR PROGRESSION

The rest of the team will use the taut fixed line for aid and the closely spaced anchors for climbing. The butterfly knot adjusts easily for tensioning the rope.

3. INSTALLING THE ROPE AT A PITCH HEAD

A double anchor must be used at pitch heads. A Y-knot distributes the load on the anchors and allows the direction of the rope to be more easily chosen.

4. CREATING A REBELAY

Breaking up rope lengths reduces elasticity and the risk of abrasion and allows several members of a team to progress simultaneously, with one user maximum per section.