Mammut Zephir and Zephira Climbing Harness

www.mammut.ch; 9.2 ounces
A climbing harness is safety equipment—something you trust with your life, but reliability is where the characteristics of a harness should start. Our testers loved this light, easy-to-use harness, from its always-secure aluminum buckle (you tighten the webbing and it locks on its own) to the comfortable, gently padded hip belt. The light harness is made even lighter, and less sweaty, thanks to a mesh and foam construction with large cutouts to save weight and increase ventilation. Four gear loops hold a dozen quick-draws and slings, but you’ll need a gear sling for long, traditional routes.  Although the harness only has minimal padding, it’s enough for you to endure resting on the rope or a hanging belay. You can’t remove the leg loops, or adjust their size, but they are attached to the rear of the harness with ingenious bungy-type cords that can be released when nature calls.
Sizes XS to L, men’s and women’s models