The Journal

The Journal

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A man in a red Hurricane rain jacket, hood up, and red rain pants walking past a giant old stump in a wet rainforest

The Wet-Season Prep List for Tree Crews

What to check, wash, fit, spare and stage in the truck before the rain sets in, as one printable list for tree crews.

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Andrew MacLellan, Brian Payer and Keilan Clark on a video call

In Conversation with Andrew MacLellan of SavATree Canada

Three screens, one candid half hour. Brian and Keilan talk to Andrew MacLellan, the trainer who teaches BC's arborists and muni...

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Brian Payer and Bill Challenger at Cannon Bar Works

In Conversation with Bill Challenger, President of Cannon Bar Works

Two Canadian manufacturers, one candid half hour. Brian sits down with Bill Challenger of Cannon Bar Works: 51 years in the cha...

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WCS × Rain Gear Pro Saw Pant — collab patch detail (photo: Westcoast Saw)

Partner Series 001: Westcoast Saw × Rain Gear Pro

Partner Series 001 is live. Our first official collaboration pairs Rain Gear Pro with Westcoast Saw — the crew that's spent nea...

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Two of Rain Gear Pro's founders in the shop workshop in British Columbia, tools and parts bins on the walls behind them

Starting The Journal Again

We have been making rain gear in BC since 1988, and this journal did not reflect that. What it is now: interviews, field guides...

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Faller walking out of the cut carrying his chainsaw, wedges and fuel cans, wearing blue saw pants

How Cut Protection Actually Works

Discover the science behind chainsaw safety pants and how they protect you from potential injuries. Find out why wearing them i...

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Two fallers working on a cut block, one standing in blue saw pants with wedges and a tape on his belt, the other kneeling over gear

How to Choose Saw Pants: A Buying Guide by Job Type

Discover the key factors to consider when buying durable chainsaw safety pants for arborists. Make a wise purchase to protect y...

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Faller bent over a fresh stump bucking with a chainsaw, chips flying, in dark saw pants and suspenders

Cheap vs Durable Saw Pants: What You Actually Pay For

Separate fact from myth when it comes to finding inexpensive yet durable chainsaw safety pants. Discover the truth behind their...

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Sawyer in dark saw pants walking out along a felled stem with his chainsaw, canopy branches all around

Saw Pants for Arborists: Working Aloft and on the Ground

Discover the essential information about chainsaw safety pants for arborists. Learn what to consider to get the right pants for...

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