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Most apple growers accept that picking bags are a consumable.
They wear out, stitching fails, liners tear, and every season starts with another order.

But what if replacing picking bags every one or two seasons isn’t actually normal?

Across Australia, New Zealand and overseas, we see the same pattern repeat itself — especially in hot, high-volume apple regions:

A well-designed harness reduces fatigue, protects the picker’s shoulders and back, and helps maintain consistent quality throughout the day.

For years, Harvestwear has been known for building picking gear that lasts. But over the past two seasons, one product has quietly become one of our biggest breakthroughs: the YMSHW Support+ Harness.

Designed to reduce back and shoulder strain, improve picker comfort, and boost productivity in the field, the Support+ Harness has become the go-to harness for thousands of growers across New Zealand, Australia, the USA and Europe.

While our picking bags may come at a higher price point, there are several compelling reasons why they are a worthwhile investment for orchardists/farms and pickers worldwide.

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