Reddit mentions: The best climbing harnesses

super late to this party but oh well:

If you are looking for something fun and packable I would suggest getting about 120' of balance communities regular feather webbing(the green kind not the pro), you won't be able to use it on highlines but it is super packable and a lot easier to rig than tubular and would be a great lightweight setup to have for traveling. plus you can also rig it primitive style pretty easily.

Once you do want to get a longline kit, it is hard to avoid the pully system. You can go on the cheaper side and get;

2* double pulleys (https://www.amazon.com/Fusion-Climb-Secura-Double-Aluminum/dp/B00P8D6H8I),

a rope grab (Petzl tiblock)https://www.amazon.com/Petzl-Tibloc-Ascender-One-Size/dp/B000AXTO8Q/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1499726769&sr=1-1&keywords=tibloc,
a carabiner,

single pulley https://www.amazon.com/Lixada-Mobile-Single-Climbing-Rigging/dp/B01I10MMEM/ref=sr_1_5?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1499726811&sr=1-5&keywords=single+pulley,

small rigging plate (https://www.amazon.com/Fusion-Climb-Aluminum-Little-Rigging/dp/B008KEDV36/ref=pd_sim_468_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B008KEDV36&pd_rd_r=9GSDV5MPNYH1V1ND0S8N&pd_rd_w=FUuA4&pd_rd_wg=eWUeb&psc=1&refRID=9GSDV5MPNYH1V1ND0S8N)

and about 50-60' of static rope (https://www.amazon.com/GM-CLIMBING-Double-Accessory-Fluorescent/dp/B01H5CY7SQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1499726145&sr=1-3&keywords=static%2Brope&th=1&psc=1) this should work fine for you and is rated to 19kn.

The most expensive part of this pulley system is going to be the brake. I would recommend a gri gri just as the simplest option and with longlining stuff like this you should be okay getting a used one off of ebay, just inspect it well before use to make sure there aren't any defects or anything. You could go ahead and use an ATC and tie the tail off but I suspect you would lose a lot of efficiency in this already pretty inefficient but cheaper set up. You can also go ahead and get the slackbro's pulleys, they aren't the best, but they are so bomber and are still nice to have around after you are trying to upgrade and may be easier than trying to piece everything together.

When it comes to webbing, that option is kinda up to you, try and make some friends with local slackline groups and walk various types of webbing and you will find what you like best, I would recommend getting 100 meters for your first length though, it's not too much to haul around and when you start rigging highlines longer than 50meters, there should be plenty of people who also have 100 meter lengths that you can partner up with.

Also keep an eye out on slackchat used gear group on facebook, you can usually find some pretty decent stuff on there.

Good luck and happy slacking!

First, you're going to have an impossibly hard time trying to rig a primitive past 100'. The max I've ever rigged one is 120', and that was over a fairly forgiving valley and 6' off the ground at each end. Even then it was 1' off the ground by the time I was in the middle, and that was with a multiplier and two guys hauling on it. If you want to start getting into longer lines you really need to invest in a pulley system. There are a ton of write-ups on this already and I'd suggest checking out NW Slackline for some solid info.

Personally I use the following for my longline setup:

• 2x SMC Double pulleys
  
  
• 2x 10' Green round sling
  
  
• 250' threaded, tubular webbing, made from standard 1" webbing with 5/8" threaded inside. After using different, more expensive solutions in my friend's kits, I found this both cheaper, and more comfortable to walk on. Plus I had the 1" webbing laying around anyway.
  
  
• 1x 60m static rope. Nothing fancy, the cheapy $100 stuff on amazon works.
  
  
• 1x GriGri 2 - you can find these cheaper used.
  
  
• Another 10-12' sling to anchor the GriGri. This can be standard webbing as it's only taking ~1/4 of the force on the line at any given time.
  
  
  
• 1x SMC Single for the multiplier
  
  
• 1x Rope grab again for the multiplier
  
  
• 3x 1 ton bow safety shackles - no link, had these around the house. Get ones that fit inside the pulley beckets for a more minimal setup.
  
  
• Some number of STEEL, SCREWGATE carabiners. I'd have to open my kit up to count them. Connects all the bits together. Not hard to find at any outdoors store.
  
  
• 4x Steel rap rings. Again you can find these at most outdoors stores.
  
  
• Some extra bits of greater than 1" webbing to protect your line at the anchor points.
  
  
• Beefy tree protection. My girlfriend made me some amazing double walled, super thick felt ones with straps and tie-offs, but it's not hard to make yourself with a sewing machine and some patience.
  
  
  There's probably a few things I'm forgetting as it's winter and I haven't set my line up in a while. However this should be a good place to start, and get you an idea of budget. Longlines are expensive, but it's really a one time investment on gear that taken care of properly will last 10-15 years, excepting the line which is 5 years max.
  
  I have some pictures kicking around if you'd like to see how it goes together. Feel free to shoot me any questions you might have.

https://www.amazon.com/Black-Diamond-Solution-Climbing-Harness/dp/B019NUMUGO?th=1&psc=1

Black Diamond Solution x 1000. My first harness, worn it multiple long days outside and many hours in the gym. Comfortable for hanging and resting a long time and amazing when taking a big whipper. I am also slim in the waist and large hips/thighs and the medium was a great fit (26 inch waist is probably the smallest waist the medium can cinch to). It's so comfy I bought my boyfriend the men's one for his birthday and he loves it too!

I just started climbing this year and am using a Black Diamond Momentum harness. I'd have to check for sure, but I believe my wife has the same brand. I find it to be very comfortable.

If I can pass along the same advice given to me earlier this year on how to "get stronger", the advice I received was "climb more". Two months ago, it felt like I had plateaued at 5.9 grades and was having real difficulty making the jump to 5.10a. Just getting in an extra day per week from what I was doing helped a lot. I'm now at 5.10a/b and trying my hand at a 10c. Don't skip the routes you've already climbed. Doing a route you can already do is a good warmup before you hit a new/problem route. I'll also usually finish my trip with a cooldown on an previously conquered route.

Hi, new to climbing and looking for advise. There is a new rail to trail being built near my house and I somehow became caretaker to the trail. It has been basically 70 years of neglect and was built on a granite hill with a cliff on one side and a berm on the other. The hill is composed of fractured granite with a lot of invasive species growing between the rocks and fracturing it. I would like to be able to get the invasive species out but it is impossible on the cliff side. I plan on rappelling myself on the top side and tie the rope to the trees and be able to slowly walk down the edge and pull out or cut any vegetation.

What gear would I need? I was looking at https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B018RLPEY0/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_9?smid=A5THPGRP6FZBY&psc=1 but this seems to be only when you actually fall and not provide support or anchoring while I work or is this more what I need https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B073LSTSW3/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_10?smid=A2760MNFACRLA8&psc=1 ? I know I am supposed to get dynamic rope but its only 20 feet down max, would static rope be okay?

I would like to be able to be supported behind my back or on the side to be able to make cuts with I am going to use a one handed reciprocating saw or loppers.

The cliff is 15-20 feet tall max with it being a full 90 but above it is a dirt hill with trees greater than 12 inches diameter with a steep but with ropes manageable 60-70 degrees. You can walk around the cliff to reach the top as there is a trail up there. The closer you get to the cliff the more steep it gets.

Am I doing this wrong? Is this too dangerous? Thanks in advance.

I used to use a hydration pack for a quiver:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CZASEOM?keywords=hydration%20pack%20condor&qid=1454059257&ref_=sr_1_13&sr=8-13



After a while I switched over to a hydration pouch that I mounted onto a back harness (which I looped around and turned into a pack):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0082CW7AY?keywords=hydration%20pack%20condor&qid=1454059257&ref_=sr_1_2&sr=8-2

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00865NC2E?keywords=condor%20harness&qid=1454059367&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

(here's mine, though I've since switched to a Howard Hill style 2 point back quiver: http://i.imgur.com/5mLTKfO.jpg )



There's also this as well. I can't personally attest to how well this works but it's got some pretty good reviews
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001NZIMCY?keywords=archery%20back%20quiver&qid=1454059178&ref_=sr_1_47&sr=8-47

And this would probably work as well:
http://www.amazon.com/Condor-Outdoor-CONDOR-HYDRATION-CARRIER/dp/B014PTPGKA/ref=pd_sim_468_4?ie=UTF8&dpID=41IyPos7EtL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1CYHQ0MN2SHN2X14P7S9

If you're going to be top roping in it, you're going to be putting very little load on it, and therefore it is very unlikely it would fail on you. However, there is absolutely no telling what's up with these harnesses.

It says it's CE certified but to quote Rock and Ice:

"Don Bushey of the Denver retail climbing shop, Wilderness Exchange Unlimited, says he considers “brand reputation” over a CE rating. His customers, he says, never ask about CE, and the lack of CE approval doesn’t affect his decision about what gear he carries. “CE certification doesn’t guarantee a thing,” he says. “We’ve seen CE-certified carabiners arrive, new, with cracked gates.'"

You'll also never use a harness with that design for lead climbing. You'd be better off buying her a harness that you yourself can use in the future, borrowing from a friend, or perhaps buying used if you can find one from a reputable source that passes inspection isn't many years old.

Here's one from CAMP that is under 40:

https://www.amazon.com/Camp-Energy-CR-Climbing-Harness/dp/B07L6QD39M/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=camp+climbing+harness&qid=1569995740&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-4

Before you posted this contest I gifted 6 times but it was technically still the same day, does that disqualify me from entering?

EDIT: Didn't notice I'd actually gifted 5 times before the 6 from today lol. I thought I was sitting at 3 instead of 5. I think I'd die if I were to receive this harness. Did you know a pickle used in mass quantities can effectively extinguish all higher lifeforms on this planet? Specifically, it can be a biological weapon to target individuals with the online moniker EpimetheusIncarnate. Fascinating knowledge, right? Thanks for the contest!

I have this harness. Its super comfortable to hang in and I feel like the leg loops are bigger than some of the other harnesses.
https://www.amazon.com/Mammut-Ophira-Slide-Harness-Womens/dp/B00IUND54C

Are the rental harnesses the cheap webbing-only kind (like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Fusion-Centaur-Harness-Orange-Climbing/dp/B00J0W4Y92)? Or are they more like the kind of harness you can buy. If they're the webbing-only kind, those are substantially less comfortable than even the cheapest you could buy.

I climb at a college gym that has free gear rental, and a substantial number of people use the rental harnesses but bring their own shoes. They used to only have the webbing-only harnesses, and most medium serious or above climbers brought their own harness, but they recently upgraded to nicer rental harness with padding, so more people use them long term, even people who own harnesses if they don't want to carry theirs around to class all day.

I'm sure this has probably been asked a thousand times before, but I've gotten into climbing with a friend, and while I go bouldering multiple times a week by myself, I want to get more into taller climbing like with a harness

The local rock wall is at my university rec center (supposedly the tallest rock wall on a university campus at 55 ft high) so it's free for me to use (you do have to rent shoes and harnesses if you don't have them)

I have a pair of evolv defys as my climbing shoes (found them cheap on ebay) I was wondering if these are decent items for everything else I need

Carabiner: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003E2Z0TW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_F6W4ybC9TC2YT

Harness: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LU59ZFK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_2cX4ybNK3DENH

Belay Device: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019NUN0SQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_6dX4yb98K9C72

And chalk bag: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K1545N6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_BfX4ybR1DMW7V

Is there anything else I'm missing? Is there anything I should change?

Copied from OP's comment to another:

I'm not too sure about Bandit's gear, but I do have a list of what I used for Mute.

MP5K: Umarex Heckler & Koch MP5

P226: Sig Sauer P226 Metal Slide Airsoft Pistol

Facemask: Fontic Sunsing Multi-Function Facemask

Gasmask: Outgeek M50 Airsoft Mask

BDU: Rothco Military Airforce Style Flightsuit Coveralls - Navy Blue

Vest: MetalTac Airsoft Cross Draw Tactical Vest

Gloves: Uxcell Pair Chemical Resistance Rubber Gloves

Harness: Rosy Clouds Climbing Harness

Pistol Holster: Carlebben Drop Leg Holster

Boots: Any pair of all black boots/sneakers

Tape: Any gray/white tape

Patches: Honestly up to you, there's so many out there, it's basically up to personal preference.

In total cost me around $200-300 but you can definitely look for cheaper ones on other websites.

I'm not too sure about Bandit's gear, but I do have a list of what I used for Mute.

MP5K: Umarex Heckler & Koch MP5

P226: Sig Sauer P226 Metal Slide Airsoft Pistol

Facemask: Fontic Sunsing Multi-Function Facemask

Gasmask: Outgeek M50 Airsoft Mask

BDU: Rothco Military Airforce Style Flightsuit Coveralls - Navy Blue

Vest: MetalTac Airsoft Cross Draw Tactical Vest

Gloves: Uxcell Pair Chemical Resistance Rubber Gloves

Harness: Rosy Clouds Climbing Harness

Pistol Holster: Carlebben Drop Leg Holster

Boots: Any pair of all black boots/sneakers

Tape: Any gray/white tape

Patches: Honestly up to you, there's so many out there, it's basically up to personal preference.

In total cost me around $200-300 but you can definitely look for cheaper ones on other websites.

When I first started buying my own gear I bought this

https://www.amazon.com/Black-Diamond-Momentum-Harness-Graphite/dp/B00LU5AOR8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1480870303&sr=8-2&keywords=black+diamond+momentum+harness

great value for everything you get in it, and all of the gear has worked great for me.

you're not buying the actual climber pulleys for their weight load - the home depot/lowe's ones are fine for that - you're buying them for the bearings and quality. a $14 dollar climbers pulley will never screeeeeech screeeeeech screeeeeech screeeeeech like the one from home depot. it's more about your sanity :)

edit: i've tried alot of pulley cable options the green ones in the pic are these

All those items are perfectly fine, though if you are gonna go with a lot of items from BD, be aware they do offer this package deal

https://www.amazon.com/Black-Diamond-Momentum-Harness-Package/dp/B01D4VYE76

This is the harness I am using:

https://www.amazon.com/Condor-H-Harness-Black/dp/B00865NC2E/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1517865199&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=condor+harness&psc=1

I suspect velcro would present similar issues as the magnets, and also show up on the gun since it has to be external.

When you say a hook, what do you mean exactly?

The idea of a fishing line is definitely interesting, and might be worth playing around with as well

It should be fine, still with the same ratings as anything else.

However, if you're unsure then do you really want to trust a 3yo to it?

Any reason to go with the unknown brand specifically? There are 2 petzl harnesses linked from that very page that are the same price.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Petzl-Simba-Childs-Climbing-Harness/dp/B000Q1FATE/ref=pd_cp_sg_3

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Petzl-Ouistiti-Childs-Climbing-Harness/dp/B000Q1F8WI/ref=pd_cp_sg_0

Looks awesome
What holster are you using for the TR50?

All that stuff can get heavy, id recommend adding some straps to keep it up if you start having trouble

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00865NC2E?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

This is the one I got.
https://www.amazon.com/YaeCCC-Climbing-Assignment-Rappelling-Equipment/dp/B073LSTSW3/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=climbing+harness&qid=1555885326&s=gateway&sr=8-10

Works great.

https://www.amazon.com/Black-Diamond-Momentum-Harness-Graphite/dp/B00LU5A392/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1518055467&sr=8-3&keywords=black%2Bdiamond%2Bharness&dpID=51yosS1LlFL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch&th=1&psc=1

This is what I have. Very comfortable. Looks like some of the colors are on sale.

There aren't many places to be "cheap" in climbing. This stuff literally has your life in it's hands. It doesn't mean you need a fancy Petzl harness that costs $80+ (but damn it looks good).

I'd definitely fork out the extra twenty bucks for this sorta thing IMO. It'll be waay more comfy, although I do get that it isn't in the price range technically. Worth it though.

https://www.amazon.com/Black-Diamond-Momentum-Harness-Graphite/dp/B00LU59XF2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480871087&sr=8-1&keywords=black+diamond+climbing+harness

is this harness pretty good, i just used the price point as a jumping off point, but what do you guys think of this?

Edit: oh was going to buy em this too, now is this actually good or is it some just novelty thing you guys would never even bother with?

https://www.amazon.com/Gripmaster-Exerciser-Tension-5-Pounds-Finger/dp/B0006GBDZY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1480871200&sr=8-2&keywords=gripmaster

Don't worry about the downvotes. It's a touchy subject for several demos, but I'm with you.

I rock scramble with my infant, and will start whitewater kayaking with him on class iii this August with a custom double tunnel skirt, but that is my job and he has been swimming underwater since 1.5 months.

As a more approachable example, I wouldn't normally let a toddler on a window washing rig, or on a construction site, but I'd trust my brother or a buddy, who are professionals, to give them a ride or a tour that might be sketchy or uncomfortable to even some adults.

These aren't "grin and pray" scenarios, nor is Op's video. It is a well managed risk assessment with a long, stepwise approach focused on fun and exploration. I'm not personally comfortable with Op's video, but I also don't understand that risk scenario. I don't know his gear, the ramp setup and start, or the worst case scenario. I will however give the pros the benefit of the doubt, and I assume that individuals with access to that ramp are pros. Edit: it is Woodward Summer Camp, and they absolutely know exactly what they are doing.

The divide is usually a misunderstanding of the general public as to the participants' actual risk. I haven't made a significant mistake on advanced-intermediate level rivers/walls/trails in many, many years. For me, a few specific activities that often send some to the hospital are far safer than an urban sidewalk. If I'm rolling with my son on beginner/intermediate stuff, it's just another "walk through the woods".

Don't worry about the downvotes. It's a touchy subject for several demos, but I'm with you.

I rock scramble with my infant, and will start whitewater kayaking with him on class iii this August with a custom double tunnel skirt, but that is my job and he has been swimming underwater since 1.5 months.

As a more approachable example, I wouldn't normally let a toddler on a window washing rig, or on a construction site, but I'd trust my brother or a buddy, who are professionals, to give them a ride or a tour that might be sketchy or uncomfortable to even some adults.

These aren't "grin and pray" scenarios, nor is Op's video. It is a well managed risk assessment with a long, stepwise approach focused on fun and exploration. I'm not personally comfortable with Op's video, but I also don't understand that risk scenario. I don't know his gear, the ramp setup and start, or the worst case scenario. I will however give the pros the benefit of the doubt, and I assume that individuals with access to that ramp are pros. Edit: it is Woodward Summer Camp, and they absolutely know exactly what they are doing.

The divide is usually a misunderstanding of the general public as to the participants' actual risk. I haven't made a significant mistake on advanced-intermediate level rivers/walls/trails in many, many years. For me, a few specific activities that often send some to the hospital are far safer than an urban sidewalk. If I'm rolling with my son on beginner/intermediate stuff, it's just another "walk through the woods".

https://www.amazon.com/Black-Diamond-BD651068GRPHLG_1-parent-Momentum-Harness/dp/B00LU59YBU/ref=sr_1_3?hvadid=178143624715&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9033306&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t2&hvqmt=e&hvrand=2964635983947490888&hvtargid=aud-649564993678%3Akwd-105364476&keywords=petzl+harness&qid=1555922653&s=gateway&sr=8-3

it's worth spending the extra 20 bucks for something brand new, unused, that's at least vaguely comfortable. those webbing harnesses are total shit.

Holy shit that's expensive, just buy a cheap climbing harness and string it through the belay loop. I do that for pull ups and it works great. Here's a cheap harness for $20

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01M3XZCGR/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1494430731&sr=8-2-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=climbing+harness&psc=1