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Opinions on climbing harness

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Blakevan · · Texas · Joined Sep 2015 · Points: 56

Recently started to trad and my BD harness doesn't do well for gear loops. Looking for people's opinion for a harness that has good gear loops and over all light weight.

I have looked at the BD Big Gun but open to other brands. Don't mind spending a little but not looking to break the bank..say $130 - $150.

Thanks

FrankPS · · Atascadero, CA · Joined Nov 2009 · Points: 276

Not that this subject has been discussed before, but...

Misty Mountain Cadillac

mistymountain.com/recreatio…

Blakevan · · Texas · Joined Sep 2015 · Points: 56

I figured there were a lot of threads but quickly looked back a few pages and didn't see anything recently. If I searched I would hit 100s of pages so thought I would give everyone a chance to speak up again. :)

That does look like what I'm looking for.

Alex May · · San Diego, CA · Joined Nov 2014 · Points: 20

I'll second the Misty Mountain Cadillac, but I'd recommend the Quick Adjust version for the two piece buckles. I also added an extra belay loop to mine for the flexibility. When you don't want to use it, they nest together nicely and appear as one belay loop. This delayed my shipment from them for a while though. I think it was about 6-8 weeks between my order date and the time I received the harness. Worth it.

mistymountain.com/recreatio…

Thaddeus VanDenBerghe · · Salt Lake Sizzle, Utah · Joined Aug 2010 · Points: 55
libertymountain.com/product…

Singing Rock has been doing good things lately. Picture doesn't show it, and it isn't mentioned in the description, but this harness does come equiped with two belay loops
JRZane · · Jersey · Joined Dec 2015 · Points: 95

My buddy owns an upholstering company. Had him sew these guys on. Love em.

that guy named seb · · Britland · Joined Oct 2015 · Points: 236

DMM renegade, better than some misty mountain shite..

Ted Pinson · · Chicago, IL · Joined Jul 2014 · Points: 252

Oh, quiet you.

Get a Misty. They live up to the hype and have 6 gear loops.

that guy named seb · · Britland · Joined Oct 2015 · Points: 236
Ted Pinson wrote:Oh, quiet you. Get a Misty. They live up to the hype and have 6 gear loops.
Why would anyone want such a bulky harness? Do you really need to be able to hang in your harness for hours on end?
Ted Pinson · · Chicago, IL · Joined Jul 2014 · Points: 252

The Cadillac isn't bulky at all, and the extra padding definitely comes in handy. Had to belay 2 seconds up the other day from a hanging belay...was very happy to have a misty on.

Sam Stephens · · PORTLAND, OR · Joined Jan 2010 · Points: 1,090

Misty Mountain Cadillac or Turbo. End of thread

Blakevan · · Texas · Joined Sep 2015 · Points: 56

Looks like a have an answer, thanks!

Alexander K · · The road · Joined Oct 2014 · Points: 130

You can put Backcountry's 20% off coupon towards a misty mountain to help with the price

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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