Climbing Harness Guide!

A well-fitting harness is key for safe, comfortable climbing over a variety of climbing disciplines. Gearheads Nils Mindnich and Alex Quitiquit cover all of the fitting details and take a closer look at two of our top harness picks.
The Mammut Ophir 3 and Black Diamond Momentum harnesses are both entry-level models that are well-suited to sport climbing indoors or out. They both have a straight-forward design with 3 buckles and some gear loops for your belay device, quick-draws, and carabiners.
Do you rock a Momentum Harness or an Ophir 3? Let us know in the comments!
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Black Diamond Men’s Momentum Harness: www.backcountry.com/black-dia...
Black Diamond Women’s Momentum Harness: www.backcountry.com/black-dia...
Mammut Men’s Ophir 3 Harness: www.backcountry.com/mammut-op...
Mammut Women’s Ophira 3 Harness: www.backcountry.com/mammut-op...
All Quickdraws: www.backcountry.com/quickdraws
All Carabiners: www.backcountry.com/carabiners
All Belay Devices: www.backcountry.com/belay-rap...
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0:00 - Intro
1:07 - The Anatomy of a Harness
4:33 - The Nomenclature
6:16 - The Fit
13:38 - The Construction
15:29 - When to Replace Your Harness
21:50 - What to Look For In a New Harness
25:18 - Outro

[@kendallzylstra5957]

Love the detail

[@DVFHAFYT]

I'm going to keep my harness in the original bag, how you like that?