2024 Best Climbing Harness 5 selections

Do you want to know the best climbing harness? Our team has climbed with 46 different models in the past 12 years. Recently, we purchased 15 types of today's top harnesses and tested them side by side. We will provide comprehensive reviews such as ideal al l-round harness, alpine harness, simple sports climbing, perfect harness, gym harness, and mountain climbing harness. I tested and evaluated all the harnesses when hanging, standing, and playing when they were hanging. The next next to you, such as those who like to pull a small crip while clipping the bolts, those who like to insert cams into the splitter cracks, and those who like to climb a large mountain in the wilderness. We provide expert advice to find the best harness for climbing adventures.

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Editorial Department Note: The Review of Climbing Harness was updated on August 7, 2024.

Top 15 climbing harness

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Al l-round climbing harness

Petly Sitta

$ 175 at REI $ 175 with backcountry comprehensive evaluation Hanging comfort 7. 0 Standing comfort and mobility 8. 0 Functionality 9. 0 General use 10. 0 Adjustable 7. 0 Reason for purchase Compatible with all climbing styles Excellent mobility Excellent function lightweight Reason to avoid The hanging comfort is not good

If you choose only one harness that can handle any climbing style, I recommend Petsur Situta. Surprisingly light, puckable, there are four excellent gear loops, and can store the gears required for climbing. The front gear loop has a partition, making it easier to organize gears. The wide pads and leg loques are comfortable even if they hang, stand, climb, or villain. This harness is the best option for participating in any climbing event.

specification

Gear loop number	4
Weight (L size)	283 grams | 10. 0 oz
Hall loop?	can be
Adjustable leg loop?	No, rubber
Cellfrocking buckle?	can be

Unfortunately, Sitta is not suitable for lon g-term hang sessions compared to other harnesses. Therefore, it is not suitable for a magnificent villain session for aid climbing or sports climbing. If you are mainly sports climbing, the black diamond solution is better, with just a good hanging comfort. Nevertheless, Sitta provides sufficient comfort in most climbing scenes. Another drawback is the price. However, considering that this harness can be used at any time on a climbing day, Sitta will be a valuable investment for advanced users because there is no need to buy a new harness for each activity.

Petsul's Sitta is the perfect harness for trad and alpine climbing because it eats gear. Credit: Jeff Dobronyi

Best Bang for the Back

PETZL SAMA

$ 85 with backcountry $ 85 on Amazon comprehensive evaluation Hanging comfort 8. 0 Standing comfort and mobility 6. 0 Functionality 8. 0 Village 7. 0 Adjustment possibilities 6. 0 Reason for purchase Very comfortable and especially suitable for villays Gear loop arrangement that does not choose the rock climbing style Effective price Reason to avoid The waist belt is easy to float when hanging up Not suitable for ice climbing, alpine climbing, mixed climbing, and mountain ring.

Petzl Sama is ideal for sports climbing and trading. There are cheaper options, but their performance is far from super comfortable SAMA. The harness is comfortable, whether hanging at the foot of the rocky area or hanging on a belay that is far away from the ground. It is also nice that the elastic fixed leg loop enhances mobility without hindering movement. This harness is mainly designed for sports climbing, but is also suitable for trade climbing. Thanks to the wide and rigid front gear loop and the large and eas y-t o-access rear gear loop, there is enough space to store long routes.

specification

Gear loop number	4
Weight (L size)	420 grams | 14. 8 oz
Hall loop?	can be
Adjustable leg loop?	No, rubber
Cellfrocking buckle?	can be

Like other awar d-winning works, SAMA is not perfect, and there are some small drawbacks. I want the fifth gear loop on the back to be a little bigger, yet thin. It is not suitable for Alpine or ice climbing because there is no ice clipper slot. Alpine harness like Blue Ice Sukas Pro is suitable. But if you like to plug in cams, clip bolts, or hang in the gym, and, especially if you want all of the above at an affordable price, SAMA will not disappoint.

Petsuru's SAMA is an exceptional price for rock climbing harness. Credit: Jeff Dobronyi

Best lightweight harness

Blue Ice Sukas Pro

$ 106 with backcountry $ 106 on Amazon comprehensive evaluation Hanging comfort 5. 0 Standing comfort and mobility 10. 0 Functionality 8. 0 Multiple usability 8. 0 Adjustable 7. 0 Reason for purchase Ultr a-lightweight and compact High versatility corresponding to all climbing events Surprisingly comfortable Reason to avoid Relatively expensive Not suitable for hanging villays

Blue Ice Sukas Pro is a harness with extremely lightweight and fulfilling functions that correspond to all climbing styles. This harness can be used for any technical purpose, including a huge gear loop, four ice clipper slots, and adjusting the length of the waist. The weight is about half of other companies. This harness is a new standard in the weight reduction of technical climbing gear. It also supports acrobatic hard climbing.

specification

Gear loop number	4
Weight (L size)	150g | 5. 3 oz
Hall loop?	can be
Adjustable leg loop?	No
Cellfrocking buckle?	can be

The biggest drawback of this harness is that there is no pad. West belts and leg loops are adjusted to fit the human body, but for the comfort of hanging, there is no substitute for foam pads and hard fabrics. If you are hanging for a long time, you should choose a slightly heavier harness like a black diamond air net. However, for a climber who wants to reduce the weight of one ounce as much as one ounce without sacrificing practicality in Alpine, ice, and trading, is the blessing of heaven.

Blue Ice Sukas Pro is lightweight and small, making it ideal for alpine climbing.

Credit: Jeff Dobronyi

The perfect harness for sports climbing

Black diamond solution

$ 70 on Amazon $ 80 with backcountry comprehensive evaluation Humming comfort 9. 0 Standing comfort and mobility 8. 0 Functional 6. 0 Versatile 5. 0 Adjustment possibilities 6. 0 Reason for purchase Excellent comfort on climbing and villas Sufficient quick draw storage capacity for long route and mult i-pitch sports climbing Bargain Reason to avoid Lack of versatility Heavy for sports climbing

Black diamond solutions are packed with everything required for sports climbing harnesses. Leg loops and waist belts are comfortable while walking, walking on a rocky place, and during the villain in a partner project. The molded gear loop is easy to clip and cannot store sufficient gears in trading, but mult i-pitch sports climbing can fully store quick draws, related villains, and hanging gears. It is also ideal for gym harness.

specification

Gear loop number	4
Weight (L size)	377 grams | 13. 3 oz
Hall loop?	can be
Adjustable leg loop?	No, rubber
Cellfrocking buckle?	can be

Solution is designed only for sports climbing, so it is not very versatile. When you go out for trad, alpine, ice, and mixed climbing, reach out to a model like a supe r-versatile Petsur Sittta (which is also perfect for sports climbing!). However, if you give priority to the comfort of climbing and hanging in sports climbing, this harness is the best harness.

Black diamond solution is the perfect harness for sports climbing.

Credit: Jeff Dobronyi

Ideal for mountain climbing and technical skiing

Blue Ice Sukas Light

$ 80 with backcountry $ 80 on Amazon comprehensive evaluation Hanging comfort 3. 0 Standing comfort and mobility 10. 0 Functionality 3. 0 Multiple purpose 3. 0 Adjustment 3. 0 Reason for purchase Super lightweight The best mobility Easy to wear crampons and skis without taking off Reason to avoid Unpleasant to hang Can only be used for niche purposes Light gear loop

Blue Ice Sukas Light is a lightweight special harness that is ideal for climbing on technical terrain, traveling in glaciers, and climbing on a simple climbing route. Because it can be stored in lightweight and compact, it can be packed when it is not necessary. You can wear it without taking off skis and crampons, and with a thin waist belt and leg loop, you will not feel the presence of harness even during walking, while skinging, climbing.

specification

Gear loop number	2
Weight (L size)	93. 6 grams | 3. 3 ounce
Hall loop?	No
Adjustable leg loop?	No
Cellfrocking buckle?	No

This harness is not very comfortable to hang, but it doesn't bother you to hang a few times or hang a little with a stance. On a route with a short hang time and almost unlikely to fall, this harness is lightweight and dreamy harness. But on routes that require a long time, you'll want a more comfortable harness. A small gear loop can store enough gears in a simple climbing route, but can only store a light rack and a villain. This minimal design hinders the versatility of a Chukas Pro. However, this harness is the best option for users who want lightweight skiing and niche harnesses for mountain climbing.

Blue Ice Sukas Light is powerful with the most important no n-vertical terrain of mobility and light weight.

Credit: Jeff Dobronyi

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Test the harness in the steep sports climbing of Colorado. Credit: Jeff Dobronyi

How to test climbing harness

For the past 13 years, we have reviewed climbing harnesses and tested more than 45 models. We are always sensitive to changes in the climbing world, and when new products are released, we always add to this review. We purchase all products (not for free) and conduct comparative tests in scientific and subjective evaluation. Sports climbing, trade climbing, gym climbing, and alpine climbing. I pay special attention to climbing, villays, and just standing comfort. Test all functions and judge versatility. Also, carefully measure the weight of each model and record how many gears each gear can handle. In addition, we collect information from various testers to confirm that our judgment is accurate. For details on the test process, see the How we test article.

• Hanging comfort (30 of the overall score)

• Comfort and mobility when standing (25 of the overall score)

• Function (overall score 20)

• Usage (15 of the overall score)

• Adjustment possibilities (10 overall scores)

Reasons to trust Gearlab

Jeff Dobrony, the IFMGA mountain guide and reviewer of the review, is doing climbing and guides around the world, from lon g-vertical rock climbing to alpine climbing. He has guided the climbers from the Alaska Mountains to Titon, Sanfuan, Alps and Andes. From the home base Colorado to the Doromite wall, Jeff uses these harnesses harsh, and has an eye to determine which harness does work and which harness is unsatisfactory.

Climb low climbing with a beautiful rocky place at the height of the Sanfan Mountains, the popular climbing of Mother Road.

Expensive harnesses often have versatility and durability.

A place to test the harness of the harness on the rocky area of ​​Mars in Leonidio, Greece. Sendo is the best harness in comfort when hanging.

While testing these harnesses, we climbed a lot and hanged a lot.

Analysis and test results

To understand the comprehensive evaluation and the relative performance of each harness, "ease of hanging", "ease of standing", "functionality", "versatility", "weight and ease of packing". Each harness was tested and evaluated based on five different indicators. Each harness was compared to other harnesses, which is the best collection of the harness we have collected. Also, when choosing a harness, it may have a slightly different priority from us, so we will determine what kind of climbing is likely to be used, and it is great for its appropriate judgment. Please give me.

What is the best value?

Harness has a variety of price range, and most of the most recommended harnesses are not the most expensive. Hig h-priced harnesses often have benefits and functions not found in other harnesses, but in fact, you get much cheaper and wonderful harness than hig h-priced harnesses. You can do it. < SPAN> IFMGA's mountain guide and reviewer Jeff Dobrony, the editor of the review, is doing climbing and guiding around the world, from long rock climbing to Alpine climbing. He has guided the climbers from the Alaska Mountains to Titon, Sanfuan, Alps and Andes. From the home base Colorado to the Doromite wall, Jeff uses these harnesses harsh, and has an eye to determine which harness does work and which harness is unsatisfactory.

Climb low climbing with a beautiful rocky place at the height of the Sanfan Mountains, the popular climbing of Mother Road.

Expensive harnesses often have versatility and durability.

Credit: Jeff Dobronyi

While testing these harnesses, we climbed a lot and hanged a lot.