Thanks guys for all the great input. I'm using a 13mm lanyard but don't like this crap hitch cord. I don't know the brand or type other than it's 10mm, green and black in color and absorbs pitch like we the people! Hate this stuff. I'm going to try switching to Ocean Poly 8mm as this hitch cord has been great great with a lot of ropes and a lot of application. I'm a Rookie for sure but gaining some valuable experience by doing this work. It's funny, before I was actually doing the installs, when I was just climbing to climb I wasn't putting my self in a "work" mind set. With this said, I found myself being concerned with things that weren't all that important...over thinking lots of things. Now I don't feel that way. I now feel like I know what works for this situation. I know that I have to build a tool hanger system because fighting tool and hardware storage shouldn't be part of the job. I know I need an easy way to hang my tools, compartmentalized my hardware (bolts, washers, etc), extra batteries and hold a drink. I have fastened a wire loop on all the tools for easy clipping. I have a hoist line that I install to hoist up my tool bag but I think there must be a better way. Carrying all of this gear on me is not going to happen. I'm only 135lbs and don't want to wear myself down just getting up there with all this gear. The more I can have up there the least time I waste. I was thinking maybe a bucket tool carrier where all the the tools stay in the 5 gallon PVC bucket and on the edge the pouches hold the rest of the stuff or maybe a daisy chain webbing sling with all the loops. This will be ideal to hang on a branch and hang all the heavy tools on their own loop with a beaner. I'm getting off subject now. I'm using the Distel hitch right now and so far so good. Thanks guys. This pitch is going to be a big problem so after more time I'll try a Gibbs mechanical adjuster.
Thank you all.
Chris