Gripped – August 2019

Harnesses

Camp

Alpine Flash $90

The Alpine Flash is another amazing har-

ness from Camp designed for technical

alpine climbs. It weighs 300 grams thanks

to its slick design that reduces the num-

ber of stitch point. It packs small, gives a

secure fit, has five gear loops and four slots

for ice clippers. The padding on the waist

and legs gives plenty of comfort when in

uncomfortable alpine positions. One of our

favourite alpine harnesses of 2019.

Arc’teryx

AR 395A $200

The AR 395 A is one of the best alpine

climbing tools you can own. It’s light,

simple and the construction is f lawless.

The adjustable leg loops tighten and loosen

with ease. At only 395 grams, it’s one of the

strongest light harnesses you’ll find. It has

burly gear loops and four ice clipper slots.

It’s very breathable which helps on long

summer alpine rock routes where you’re

cooking in the sun during the day.

Petzl

Altitude $95

The Altitude is one of our top choices for

non-technical mountaineering route. It’s

very light, comfortable for the style and

gives you the right amount of protection

in environments where you’re going fast

over mellow terrain. The gear loops are

minimal, but you’re not using this harness

on a route that requires much gear. The

icescrew leg mount is one of the best fea-

tures. It packs small, is simple to use and

is one of the best harnesses in its category.

Different alpine routes require different

harnesses. Routes that are mostly glaciated

don’t require heavily padded harnesses that

are perfect for steep ice or rock routes.

Study the climb you’re about to attempt and

be sure to bring the right harness.

Arc’teryx AR 395A

Camp Alpine Flash

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