ROCK N RESCUE / SINCE 1982
Built for rescue.
Grounded in experience.
From cave exploration to technical rescue, our story is built on dependable equipment, practical knowledge, and a family commitment to the people who rely on us.
Shop all rescue gear01 / OUR ROOTS
A small beginning.
A lasting commitment.
Rock-N-Rescue was formed in 1982 to better serve the equipment and training needs of those involved in vertical cave exploration and technical rescue. In fact, RNR has humble beginnings of selling carabiners to cavers out of the trunk of the first owner’s car!
As the need for reliable, safe, and affordable equipment grew, so did we. By 1984, RNR formed its own manufacturing department to produce rope bags, equipment bags, and sewn anchors. Today, RNR manufactures sewn straps, slings, harnesses, bags, and more in-house with a sewing team of over 25 people.
RNR is a family-owned-and-operated business, trading hands within the Weinel family for three generations.
02 / WHAT WE DO
Equipment. Manufacturing.
Knowledge that matters.
Aside from stocking & distributing the top brands in rescue and manufacturing our own brand of straps, harnesses, rope lanyards, rope bags, and more, we:
- Design and extensively field test & destructively test products
- Ship all of the products on our website out of our own Pennsylvania warehouse and ensure a quick turnaround of in-stock items
- Operate a production splicing department that specializes in sewn terminations and hand splicing
- Produce custom-made products for leading brands within the rescue, arborist, fitness, hunting, outdoor, and rigging industries
03 / OUR COMMITMENT
Here for the people
who do the work.
From ascending to Z-rigs we do it all! With techniques and equipment constantly evolving, you can count on Rock-N-Rescue to keep you as up-to-date and with the times as we can.
We have searched the world over for the best equipment, constantly evaluating each item’s safety, usefulness, and value to make your activities simpler, safer, and more enjoyable. When it comes to innovative equipment, Rock-N-Rescue will be the only source you will ever need. Along with changes also comes tradition. Some equipment works great the way it always has so there is not always a need to change what works.
Always remember, it is up to the user of specialized technical equipment to seek education and knowledge about its safety and use in their particular area of interest. It is not in the scope of this website to provide instructions for safe applications in rock climbing, caving, industry, or rescue. Information and suggestions contained within are to assist you in making purchasing decisions only. We encourage you to seek out as much formal training as possible. Safety in work or play can only be achieved by doing your homework.
As always, if you have any questions concerning safety, application, or equipment selection, please call or write to us immediately. We make every effort to help you find the best equipment for your needs.
And remember… Rock-N-Rescue is here to stay!
04 / THE RNR TIMELINE
Our story through the years
Explore the milestones that shaped Rock-N-Rescue and the wider Weinel family of brands.
