Looking for new harness for long multipitch trad routes
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I am predominantly a multipitch trad climber. I currently have a primrose harness that has barely lasted year. it also is super uncomfortable to wear for long periods of time, since it pinches me at the waist once loaded with a rack. Looking for suggestions on a comfie harness with lots of solid gear loops and adjustable leg loops. Ideas that won't break the bank? I am looking at the Wild Country Aurora Harness but am open to suggestions. |
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In my opinion, Misty Mountain Cadillac without a doubt. |
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Another vote for the Misty Mountain Caddy'. Looks to be on sale on Backcountry currently. |
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I have the Misty Mountain Sonic. My partner uses the Misty Mountain Cadillac. Both rule for what you've described. |
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Max Rausch wrote: Looks to be on sale on Backcountry currently. Not in my size it's not! Is it worth $100+ ? Is it that much more comfortable than a $40 harness? |
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Just wore my Cadillac for the first time last weekend, and I hated it. Leg loops constantly need re-tightening. Really annoying. |
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woman in the women forum asking for womens harness advice.....all male responses :D |
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Big B wrote: woman in the women forum asking for womens harness advice.....all male responses :D Just shows you that men are more helpful. :) Edit: I am on my second MM Cadillac and it's pretty comfy. Unless $100 will "break the bank," you should consider getting one. |
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Leslie McG wrote: Only you know how much your comfort is worth... IMO yes, a comfortable harness is worth it. Divide the $$ price by the days of use... couple cents for comfort? |
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Leslie I asked this a year ago and got a lot of responses that weren't the Cadillac. I'd take a peek at that. |
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Big B wrote: woman in the women forum asking for womens harness advice.....all male responses :D I'm an idiot. |
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Both my girlfriend and I have the Metolius Safetech and love it! Quite comfy and I really like the reinforced gear loops and two belay loops for multi-pitch... https://www.metoliusclimbing.com/climbing-harnesses.html |
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I agree the women's Misty Mountain harnesses are really awesome. A few years ago I switched to the Petzl Selena only because I wanted a lighter harness for multi-pitch and alpine climbing where the extra weight and bulk bothered me, but I've thought about getting another MM for climbing days where that doesn't matter (and also for ice cragging). My Petzl, however, is definitely a step down in terms of matching comfort and gear loop size to the MM. |
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I'm a Misty Mountain Cadillac fan, on my 2nd one. I'm addicted to 6 gear loops for trad. For ice, I recently bought a DMM Puma 2, mostly for the 4 buckles and 4 ice clipper loops. I don't like the slanted gear loops as well as the Misty's horizontal ones, but it is quite comfortable and a touch lighter than the Caddy. |
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I love my Metolious Safetech. It has lasted me for about 4 years of J Tree climbing(rough rock), many long climbs, and has at least 1,000 climbs on it. I have a few more years before I need to replace it. When I do, I am going with the MM Cadillac. That is just this girl's advise. |
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Misty's worth it...1) lotsa gear loops 2) seriously adjustable waist so your loops are actually on your sides evenly- only other harness I know of with that capable is an edelrid but the gear loops are subpar 3) it is comfy...how often do I buy a harness? not frequently enough to not spend the money to get the one that's really going to work for me |
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Toria V wrote: Misty's worth it...1) lotsa gear loops 2) seriously adjustable waist so your loops are actually on your sides evenly- only other harness I know of with that capable is an edelrid but the gear loops are subpar 3) it is comfy...how often do I buy a harness? not frequently enough to not spend the money to get the one that's really going to work for me DMM Renegade is also set up like this. 7 gear loops and the waist is always centered. Super comfortable and my go-to harness. |
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I love my Misty Mountain Cadillac harness. I got the quick-adjust version (the other is too hard to adjust IMO). 6 gear loops (offset) are perfect for keeping your multipitch trad rack in order. |
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I have the black diamond ethos and it is a bit on the spendy side (not quite as bad as what some of the misty mountain one's get to) and I love it. It's super comfortable to hang in and even with a full rack I've never been pinched. |
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My wife loves her Arc'teryx 395a as do I. plenty of gear room, comfy, and light. Only downside is cost. |
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Nick B wrote: My wife loves her Arc'teryx 395a as do I. plenty of gear room, comfy, and light. Only downside is cost. I have one of those as well, and definitely love it for sport. Do you guys find you're able to get a full trad rack on that harness? |