Brand: Petzl
Category: Harnesses
Recommended by Daniel Ross, Mountain Guide — Bishop, CA
Highlights: lightweight, comfortable
The Aquila Harness is expertly crafted for climbers seeking unparalleled comfort and versatility, whether tackling gym routes or alpine adventures. Its innovative design ensures a secure fit and efficient gear management, making it an essential companion for any climbing enthusiast. 1. Wide ergonomic waist belt distributes pressure evenly, enhancing comfort during prolonged hangs or falls. 2. Thin EVA padding and flexible webbing adapt to your movements, providing a natural feel while climbing. 3. Adjustable leg loops allow for a customizable fit, accommodating various clothing layers for seasonal versatility. 4. Two rigid front gear loops facilitate quick racking and unclipping of gear, ensuring efficiency on the wall. 5. Two flexible rear gear loops angle gear forward, keeping it accessible yet out of the way during challenging climbs. 6. Compatible with Caritool holders for easy access to ice screws or additional gear. 7. Lightweight construction combined with robust support makes it ideal for trad, sport, and long-duration climbs. The Aquila Harness is designed for climbers of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned pros, who engage in various climbing activities, including sport, trad, and multi-pitch routes. It excels in diverse environments, from indoor climbing gyms to rugged alpine terrains, and is suitable for all seasons, adapting seamlessly to different clothing layers. Whether you're embarking on a day-long ascent or a quick gym session, this harness provides the comfort and functionality needed for optimal performance.
Price: $144.95
- Who it's for
- Trad and multipitch climbers who prioritize gear-carrying capacity and comfort without sacrificing too much weight. Route setters and guides have also used it successfully for extended hang time.
- What people are saying
- Hosts consistently praise the five gear loops, comfort, and balance of light weight with features. The main criticism is that it lacks ice clipper loops, making it a poor fit for ice climbing, and one host finds the padding insufficient for sport climbing.
- Worth noting
- No ice clipper attachment loops — multiple hosts flag this as a hard limitation for ice and alpine climbing. One host explicitly calls it too heavy for mountaineering or ski mountaineering.
Daniel Ross's review
The everyday workhorse harness. I love having 5 gear loops.
Recommended by Daniel Ross, Mountain Guide
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Aquila Harness for?
Trad and multipitch climbers who prioritize gear-carrying capacity and comfort without sacrificing too much weight. Route setters and guides have also used it successfully for extended hang time.
What do experts say about the Aquila Harness?
Hosts consistently praise the five gear loops, comfort, and balance of light weight with features. The main criticism is that it lacks ice clipper loops, making it a poor fit for ice climbing, and one host finds the padding insufficient for sport climbing.
What should you know before buying the Aquila Harness?
No ice clipper attachment loops — multiple hosts flag this as a hard limitation for ice and alpine climbing. One host explicitly calls it too heavy for mountaineering or ski mountaineering.
What does Daniel Ross say about the Aquila Harness?
The everyday workhorse harness. I love having 5 gear loops.
Why does Daniel Ross recommend Petzl?
Daniel Ross recommends the Petzl Aquila Harness for harnesses. The everyday workhorse harness. I love having 5 gear loops.
Is the Aquila Harness a good harnesse?
Yes — Daniel Ross recommends the Aquila Harness by Petzl as their harnesses pick. The everyday workhorse harness. I love having 5 gear loops.
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What other hosts are saying
5 experts recommend the Petzl Aquila Harness.
I love this harness, it holds gear incredibly well, is very comfortable and goes well with a darker color scheme.
Recommended in Desert Rock
This is the closest thing I have found to a do everything harness. I love this harness for its balance of features, light weight, and packability. I tend to use this trad climbing, multipitch climbing, and alpine climbing. I prefer something with more padding for sport climbing. This harness does not come with ice clipper loops, so I don't recommend it for ice climbing. This is way to heavy for a mountaineering or ski mountaineering harness.
Recommended in Climbing Harness
My rock climbing and guiding harness. Very comfortable. Used to set routes at the local gym for a couple of hours hanging in this harness! Spacious gear loops make it a great traditional climbing harness. Can't recommend it for ice and alpine climbing, though. It lacks more robust ice clipper attachment loops.
Recommended in Helmets, Harnesses & Attachment Accessories
Chris Johnson, Apprentice Climbing Guide, Professional Ski Patroller
My go-to trad climbing harness. It has four large gear loops on the hips for racking cams, nuts, and slings, and a fifth gear loop on the rear that I use to rack my anchor material, belay devices, spare locking carabiners, etc.
Recommended in Trad Climbing Gear
