A featherweight version of the Bod Harness, the Alpine Bod Harness retains its basic design without sacrificing function. Designed to fit over several layers, with gear loops for easy racking, the Alpine Bod is an excellent choice for any climber or alpinist seeking the ultimate in lightweight gear. Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL.
Simple and ultralight
Excellent for the weight-conscious climber
Gear loops for easy racking
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Reviews
| sisyphus | Untitled Review | | 
Voted 5/5 | This harness can't be beat for alpine climbing. A little more sparse than the Bod, it still has plenty of amenities and space for gear.
This harness can be put on without stepping in when you have crampons on. You can adjust the fit for summer or for when you are wearing a lot of layers in the winter.
| | Posted Jun 12, 2005 12:23 pm |
| fdoctor | Untitled Review | | 
Voted 5/5 | A great harness for all round mountaineering. Easy to put on in the dark, at altitude and when you are wearing lots of clothing. Mine's been to the Alps and Nepal loads of times. A bit "cutting" though as things become more vertical or for rappels. | | Posted Dec 5, 2005 3:29 pm |
| Bixley | Getting rid of it | | 
Voted 1/5 | I initially bought this harness because of both the light weight and the light price. After doing a few water fall ice routes I quickly regretted the decision. Rappel after rappel left me feeling sore and very uncomfortable.
Then, while climbing a rock route, the leg loop slipped a couple of inches along the buckle. I was always suspicious of the buckle system before. My worries were valid.
If the strap had slipped another two inches it would have gone through completely. Had that happened the waist belt and other leg strap would probably have kept me from falling, probably. I began my descent immediately, not trusting to chance.
Regardless, it scared the crap out of me and I'm never climbing in the Alpine Bod again. I wish I would have shelled out the extra $10 for a Mammut or other higher end harness. One that is both more comfortable and safer, features well worth the extra weight. | | Posted Apr 16, 2007 4:31 pm |
| TacoDelRio | Good setup | | 
Voted 4/5 | High quality harness with nothing extra. I really enjoy it. Being spartan, it tends to be mildly uncomfortable when hanging from it for any length of time, but that's all part of the experience. | | Posted Oct 12, 2007 7:38 am |
| Bill Kerr | Good for Alpine | | 
Voted 4/5 | Designed for and works well for alpine climbing and ski mountaineering. Light with no extras. | | Posted Aug 19, 2008 5:07 pm |
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