The 5 Best Climbing Harnesses of 2021

Our in-store climbing expert Kadison has picked out some of his favourite climbing harnesses.

Whether you’re looking for the best beginner climbing harness, the most comfortable or the best value climbing harness - he’s got everything covered. Check out his top 5 climbing harnesses review below.

1. MAMMUT OPHIR CLIMBING HARNESS

The new Ophir Fast Adjust Climbing Harness allows you to adjust the width of the leg loops within seconds: simply slide the Fast Adjust buckle along the load-bearing webbing until the harness fits perfectly. This novel adjustment system solves the tiresome problem of ends of webbing that stick out and get in the way. The Ophir Fast Adjust offers optimal comfort, extremely high breathability and maximum freedom of movement for climbing in the gym, out on the rocks or in alpine terrain.

2. BLACK DIAMOND MOMENTUM CLIMBING HARNESS

Black Diamond’s most popular choice for all-around use, the Momentum Climbing Harness features four gear loops, trakFIT-adjustable leg loops and an ultra-comfortable waistbelt. For all-around climbers who know that time spent fiddling with leg loops and adjusting a pinching waistbelt is time wasted, the Black Diamond Momentum delivers a time-saving design for all styles of climbing. A pre-threaded Speed Adjust waistbelt buckle saves time and eliminates error when tying in, while Dual Core Construction puts an emphasis on comfort, even when you're posted up at a hanging belay. TrakFIT leg-loops easily adjust for cool fall days at the crag or blazing summer days on long multi-pitches, and four pressure-moulded gear loops and a haul loop make this our most popular all-rounder.

3. PETZL ADJAMA CLIMBING HARNESS

The Petzl Adjama climbing and mountaineering harness has adjustable leg loops, for single and multi-pitch climbing. It’s designed for technical mountaineering, trad climbing and multi-pitch climbing, the Adjama harness is equipped with adjustable leg loops that adapt to all climbers in all seasons. It comes with padded leg loops and waistbelt for maximum comfort without hindering freedom of movement. Five gear loops carry all the equipment needed when climbing on rock or ice, keeping it easily accessible.

4. BLACK DIAMOND SOLUTION CLIMBING HARNESS 

Our purpose-built sport climber's harness, the Solution features Fusion Comfort Technology, contoured design for redpoint burns and marathon belays. The Black Diamond Solution Harness provides unequalled comfort for long days spent working your project. This harness features a women's and men’s specific fit that will form to your body. Fusion Comfort Technology introduces three separate strands of low-profile webbing in both the fixed leg loops and waist to create superior load distribution while reducing pressure on sensitive points. Designed to fit the contours of your body, the Solution maximizes freedom of movement and comfort, without sacrificing performance.

5. MAMMUT TOGIR 3 SLIDE CLIMBING HARNESS 

The Togir 3 Slide climbing harness is a versatile alpine all-rounder, features a combination of Split Webbing and laminating technology for maximum comfort, optimum freedom of movement and a low weight. It is ideal for long adventures on rock faces as well as in mixed terrain. Equipped with adjustable leg loops, the harness can be quickly adapted to different applications. The four securely attached gear loops provide enough space for climbing equipment and for ice and mixed climbing, a further four ice-screw carabiners can be added.