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CAMP harnesses

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Tim Sherry · · Portland, OR · Joined Sep 2013 · Points: 551

Does anyone have experience with CAMP harnesses? I'm about due for a new harness, specifically one that is comfortable while carrying lots of trad gear.

M Alexander · · SLO, CA · Joined Jun 2015 · Points: 12

I have one, I think its called the quartz. Very comfortable, used for a summer of trad climbing in Yosemite.

Glass Tupperware · · Atlanta · Joined Jul 2012 · Points: 45

I have the Cassin Laser CR Harness and really like it! More comfortable than my Metolius Safe Tech Trad. Slightly smaller sizing though, so I can't get the tie-in loop/gear loops centered as well as I'd like. I'll probably get a Misty Mountain Cadillac next, but I'm enjoying my CAMP harness for the time being.

The leg loops are a little bit annoying because they become unclipped from the leg loops very easily.

Dave Meyers · · Evergreen, CO · Joined May 2006 · Points: 512

I too use the Cassin Laser, and my former harness was the Laser CR. Whether bolting routes, long hanging belays, or just hang dogging pitches; both of these have been the most comfortable harnesses I've used in my 20 year climbing career.

ShireSmitty · · WP · Joined Jan 2013 · Points: 70

I have the Warden.... it's advertised at their big wall harness "that you can free climb in"...

I've done walls in the Metolius Waldo and the Camp Warden and I like them both for that purpose... the Warden definitely excelled for free climbing as it is much lighter and much less bulky

I've used it on long free climbs in Yosemite as well (800) feet and longer, and for shorter multi pitch trad routes in Eldo as well.... I'm very happy with it and would for sure recommend it!

-6 gear loops, fat comfy waist belt and leg loops, 2 buckles to keep everything centered

Linnaeus · · ID · Joined Aug 2011 · Points: 0

I had a Quartz CR with fixed leg loops that I absolutely loved, but ultimately the tie in points started wearing out and it didn't have ice clipper slots for winter use. But for summer trad, sport and cragging it has been my favorite. I don't think they make a Quartz without adjustable leg loops anymore, which was something I grew to love about my harness.

coppolillo · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Sep 2009 · Points: 70

Hey man---I wrote up a quick review of CAMP harnesses this summer:

elevationoutdoors.com/c-m-p…

The Warden is pretty great...crazy comfy and tons of organization.

I usually choose the Laser CR---right blend of comfortable, compact, and I love the "no-twist" belay loop....

Check out the above review...some pics of stuff, etc....

Good luck, man!

RC

Tim Sherry · · Portland, OR · Joined Sep 2013 · Points: 551

Thanks for the feedback everyone!

Graham Johnson · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Apr 2006 · Points: 0

I've got a Air CR as my alpine/ice harness and a JSP3 as my rock/all-around harness. I like them both. No major complaints about either. I'd certainly look at buying another camp harness when it's time.

RafalA · · Canmore, AB · Joined Mar 2014 · Points: 20

The Warden is phenomenal for gear-laden climbing. Lots of gear loops, and super comfortable even with a dozen pounds or so hanging off it. I primarily use mine for bolting, and really appreciate that it also has ice-clipper slots for hanging hammers, etc.

J-Moe · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Sep 2014 · Points: 20

I just got the camp Energy harness a couple months back. It's incredible. You basically get a $150 Arc'teryx harness for $50. Super comfy, big gear loops, lightweight.

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

I have the camp quarts but the buckles have some surface rust and sharp edges that have damage the webbing cant say i would recommend it. I went for the black diamond chaos, not as comfy though at least the buckles wont rust.

coppolillo · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Sep 2009 · Points: 70

That "quarts" (which I think is a Quartz CR3) has been discontinued for 3-4 years...I've got a bin-full of CAMP harnesses, including ones I use exclusively for alpine and ice and I've never noticed rust...

Huh, weird.

coppolillo · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Sep 2009 · Points: 70

+1 for the Energy, too--amazing harness for the price.

Sammy Chen · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Aug 2017 · Points: 0
Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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