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Comparing Climbing Harnesses for Men

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Awards Editors' Choice Award Top Pick Award Top Pick Award  Best Buy Award 
Price $119.97 at Backcountry
Compare at 2 sellers		$110 List$47.97 at Backcountry
Compare at 3 sellers		$129.95 at REI$84.95 at REI
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Pros Most versatile, lightweight, packs small, highly mobileLightweight, great features, highly versatile and mobileUnrivaled comfort while belaying and hanging, good mobility, affordableGreat features, highly adjustable, comfortable for hangingGreat features, comfortable, highly versatile, inexpensive
Cons Expensive, not as comfortable for prolonged hangingUncomfortable for extended hangingGear loops are small for carrying a large rack, not very versatile for other styles of climbingNo ice clipper slots, left gear loops can be too far behind the climberNo ice clipper slots, heavy
Bottom Line The best harness money can buy, thanks to its versatility and great featuresThis minimalist, yet fully-featured harness is perfect for any technical mission where extended hanging isn't likelyOne of the most comfortable harnesses you can buy, and our favorite for sport climbingA solid harness with great features for any kind of rock climbingA high-performing rock climbing harness at an excellent price point
Rating Categories Petzl Sitta Blue Ice Choucas Pro Black Diamond Solution Petzl Aquila Petzl Sama
Hanging Comfort (30%)
6.0
5.0
9.0
7.0
8.0
Standing Comfort and Mobility (25%)
8.0
10.0
8.0
7.0
6.0
Features (20%)
9.0
8.0
6.0
8.0
8.0
Versatility (15%)
10.0
8.0
5.0
7.0
7.0
Adjustability (10%)
7.0
7.0
6.0
8.0
6.0
Specs Petzl Sitta Blue Ice Choucas Pro Black Diamond Solution Petzl Aquila Petzl Sama
Weight (size Large) 10.0 oz 5.3 oz 13.3 oz 14.3 oz 14.8 oz
Number of Gear Loops 4 4 4 5 4
Haul Loop? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Adjustable Leg Loops? No, elastic No No, elastic Yes No, elastic
Self-Locking Buckle? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Ice Clipper Slots? Yes - 2 Yes - 4 No No No
Waist Belt Construction WireFrame: support and weight distribution without use of foam Mesh Fusion Comfort: three bands of webbing, breathable mesh, EVA foam insert FuseFrame: closed-cell thermoformed foam EndoFrame: wide waistband to reduce pressure points