Petzl is a French manufacturer of climbing gear, caving gear, work-at-height equipment, and headlamps based in Crolles (near Grenoble), France.
The company was created by the cave explorer Fernand Petzl in the mid-1970s. Their three specialties are: Vertical sports equipment for mountaineering, climbing, caving, etc.
Work at height and rescue solutions for progression and safety in difficult-access worksites and in technical rescue and
Headlamps (head torches) that provide hands-free lighting