Hatt Equipment

APRIL STAFF SENDS
The office team has been making the most of the sunny weather this month at the Hatt!
Highlights include:
Joe posing mid-crux on the Slate Quarries of Llanberis
Amber abseiling ass-first into Subluminal at Swanage
Felix setting up ropes at Harrisons Rocks before ticking off the Mega-classic Niblick

The 2026 season has certainly been kicked off in style! Anyone else making the most of this glorious weather?

FIRST AID BACK IN STOCK!
In conjunction with our First Aid Courses we have been stocking up on the essential items you might want for your next outdoor adventure!
This includes a range of First Aid Kits, Dry Bags, Survival Shelters, Thermal bags, blankets and survival bags.
To see our full range, why not pop down to the shop and find out what gear would work for your current setup? Our specialists are always down to give some advice and a chat over a coffee!

Happy Easter from the team at the Hatt!
We'll be open on Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday from 9am until 6pm as usual, so feel free to swing by and take a look at our ever-evolving Climbing, Watersports and Clothing range. Did you know we also serve coffee?
Even if we don't catch you we hope you have a wonderful Easter!

NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!
As the clocks move forwards we shall be extending our opening hours to make the most of the longer days and (hopefully) improved weather.

NEW OPENING TIMES:
Monday - Sunday, 9am - 6pm

Feel free to swing by for a browse, a coffee and a chance to get some expert advice from our shop specialists.
We're a bit off the beaten track being at the end of the Marina - but this does mean we have free parking just outside the shop, great access to the water and walks along the chalk cliffs around Saltdean.

Hopefully see you soon!

MOTHER'S DAY APPRECIATION POST
This Mother's Day, we want to showcase the amazing achievements of female climbers over the history of climbing who have managed to juggle both the momentous work of being a mother with pushing the sport to its absolute limits.

- Lynn Hill, the first person ever to free climb the Nose in 1993, who immediately surpassed this achievement the following year by completing the previously multi-day excursion in under 24 hours. This monumental accomplishment has been iconically remembered by Hill’s statement of “it goes, boys!” upon her ascent.
- Rachel Briggs, a British coach, climber and developer. She has been outspoken about the effects of pregnancy and being a mother on her ability to get out and climb, and is an ambassador for expanding the sport for women of all ages. This photo is her projecting V11, and she has climbed harder after her pregnancies than before!
- Beth Rodden’s 2008 first ascent of Meltdown in Yosemite. The proposed grade of 5.14c (E11?) made it the hardest pitch in Yosemite, and it remained unrepeated for another 11 years. To this day it is the hardest traditional route established by a woman, and it is a testament to Beth’s unwavering dedication to pushing the limits of what is physically possible.
- Catherine Destivelle’s nail-biting free solo of El Matador on Devil’s Tower in 1992. Originally roped up, Destivelle was forced to untie from her self-belay system when the rope got jammed, which led to this iconic photo from the 1992 film Ballade à Devil’s Tower.

Which of these photos are your favourite?

IN NEED OF A MOTHER'S DAY GIFT?
Take a look through our range because we might just have the thing for you!
You can browse through our full range on our shop website - alternatively we are open from 9am until 5:30pm tomorrow and Saturday if you want to snag a last minute Mother's day gift.

Petzl have also released a call for a visual inspection of SIMBA CLIMBING/SIMBA PARK and SWAN EASYFIT STEEL/SWAN EASYFIT STAINLESS harnesses following the discovery, on one harness, of a missing rivet on the FAST LT PIN-LOCK buckle on the back of the harness.

A missing rivet on this buckle could cause it to open accidentally, presenting a risk of serious injury or death when using the harness. Immediately stop all use and/or sales of these harnesses and carry out the visual inspection described below.

If you own one of these harnesses follow the link in our bio to get more information on the exact harnesses that are affected as well as how to complete your visual inspection.

It's The Ultimate Portable Hydration Station! Whether you’re at the climbing gym, on a hike or just surviving Monday, these Nalgene's are pour-fect for staying topped up.

We have Nalgene's available in a full range of colours, with wide or narrow mouth options and sizes to suit every adventure - 500ml, 1L, or 1.5L. Lightweight, durable, and ready for all of your upcoming adventures

Tell us your ideal Nalgene 👇 Colour? Size? Wide or narrow? Let’s hear it!

ASTRO and CANYON GUIDE harness safety alert: Replacement of the ventral D-ring

User feedback alerted us to premature wear of the screws on the gated ventral attachment point on ASTRO rope access harnesses manufactured before October 2023 (harnesses that were affected by our call for inspection in 2023, including CANYON GUIDE harnesses).

This wear can cause the ventral D-ring’s pin to release, and the attachment point to open, which could lead to serious injury or death. This is why we ask that you replace the metal D-ring and the screws on the gated ventral attachment point, upon receiving the replacement kit.

Check the link in our bio for more information about the harnesses that are affected by this alert and information on getting a replacement D-ring and screws.