Over the years, there have been several protests. They have been people marching, holding signs and even sitting down in or in front of buildings. However, the recent Green Peace protest took things to a whole new level. It definitely got some attention. Now we know the gear they used to manage the whole thing. It may leave you surprised!

The Gear The Green Peace Used During Their Protest Includes:

Metolius Haul Bags
They carried rope, food, and first-aid supplies inside Metolius Haul Bags.

Once at the crane, the activists free-climbed  a series of inverted ladders, known as “back scratchers,” starting at the crane’s base. Karen Topakian, board chair of Greenpeace Inc., and Zachary Riddle, a support care manager at the environmental organization, used dynamic, nylon lanyards and steel-locked chains to set themselves on one of the ladder rungs.

Avao Bod Croll Fast Harness

Josh Ingram, Zeph Fishlyn, Pearl Robinson, Zakaria Kronemer, and Nancy Pili Hernandez, all wore Petzl Vertex Helmets and Avao Fast Crawl Harnesses as they climbed, taking turns carrying the banner, which was stuffed into a Metolius Big Wall Haul Bag.

PMI Global Pro Low Stretch 10.5mm rope
As Ingram climbed, he carried two, 100-foot-long PMI Global Pro ropes to later be strung across the jib and used as safety lines.

UHF Radio
Once the banner was ready to unfurl, Ingram gave the OK over an Icon Radio, signaling Fishlyn, Robinson, and Kronemer to follow him onto the jib.

Petzl Rig
They used a Petzl RIG rappel device and Camp Goblin fall arrest device on their main working and backup lines for descent.

Prussic Hitches
Fishlyn, Robinson, and Kronemer rappelled about ten feet below the boom to unfurl the banner. Fishlyn hauled the banner across using a Petzl Micro Traxion fixed to a prussic on their working line.

As you can tell, this incredible protest required some serious gear. This gear had to be strong enough to support their weight and keep them safe while they were up in the air and also to help them get safely back to the ground. Whether you agree with the protest or not, this gear is truly amazing. This is the kind of gear you would want if you find yourself in a similar situation.

To learn more about the gear and how the Green Peace Protesters used it, you can go to:

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