Michiistheway from United States, ID Public Profile

I got this for a simple harness that will fit a large variety of people on easy Class 4 and glacier travel. This is relatively lighweight because there's nothing extra on it at all: no padding, no separate tie-in/belay loops, no gear loops. What it does have is extra long straps to fit many different people, double back buckles so you can't forget to double back your buckles and fall out of your harness, adjustable leg loops, and 2 different colored leg loops to avoid confusion when harnessing up (an especially thoughtful feature when at altitude and you've got lizard brain and can't think properly). It would be nice if they had attachment loops so you can rig up gear loops with accessory cord and plastic tubing, if you so choose, and if it had a hook or Fastex buckle on the elastic leg attachment straps so that you can go to the bathroom without having to take off your harness.

I'm a former mountain guide and have owned and used hundreds of biners in the last 30+ years. This is the best I've ever used. Great weight for a full-sized biner, and you can still easily clip with gloves on so it can be used in all 4 seasons. They have a big enough basket to easily fit 2 clove hitches. Having a shrouded nose is great and doesn't snag on runners or pro, making things a little easier and less frustrating, especially important at altitude. They also come in a decent array of colors which is nice for matching cams and simplifying things. I have over 30 of them now and they are quickly taking over the roles of all my other wired biners. The price is high but if you're not in a hurry try to catch them on sale and buy in rack packs to save money. If you're on the fence on these, come on over to the dark side. You won't be sorry.