CAMP harnesses
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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. |
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I have one, I think its called the quartz. Very comfortable, used for a summer of trad climbing in Yosemite. |
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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. |
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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. |
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I have the Warden.... it's advertised at their big wall harness "that you can free climb in"... |
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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. |
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Hey man---I wrote up a quick review of CAMP harnesses this summer: |
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Thanks for the feedback everyone! |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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... |
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+1 for the Energy, too--amazing harness for the price. |
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