Brand: Petzl
Category: Harnesses
Recommended by Danny Innamorati, Climbing Guide — Seattle, WA
Highlights: lightweight, comfortable
The Aquila Harness is a versatile climbing companion designed for maximum comfort and performance, whether you're tackling gym routes or alpine adventures. Its ergonomic design and adjustable features ensure a secure fit, making it ideal for climbers of all levels. 1. Wide ergonomic waist belt distributes pressure evenly, enhancing comfort during prolonged hangs. 2. Thin EVA padding and flexible webbing conform to your body, allowing for unrestricted movement. 3. Adjustable leg loops provide a customizable fit, accommodating various clothing layers for seasonal versatility. 4. Two rigid front gear loops enable efficient racking and quick access to gear, while two flexible back loops keep gear organized and out of the way. 5. Integrated slots for Caritool holders facilitate easy access to ice screws or additional gear. 6. Compact belay loop design ensures a tidy setup for easy inspection and safety checks. 7. Lightweight construction combined with robust support makes it suitable for trad, sport, and long-duration climbs. The Aquila Harness is perfect for climbers engaging in multi-pitch trad, sport climbing, or extended wall sessions. It excels in diverse environments, from indoor climbing gyms to rugged alpine terrains. Designed for climbers of all skill levels, this harness adapts seamlessly to varying conditions, whether you're wearing summer shorts or winter layers. Its thoughtful design features make it an essential tool for both casual outings and serious climbing expeditions.
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.
Danny Innamorati's review
I love this harness, it holds gear incredibly well, is very comfortable and goes well with a darker color scheme.
Recommended by Danny Innamorati, Climbing 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 Danny Innamorati say about the Aquila Harness?
I love this harness, it holds gear incredibly well, is very comfortable and goes well with a darker color scheme.
Why does Danny Innamorati recommend Petzl?
Danny Innamorati recommends the Petzl Aquila Harness for harnesses. I love this harness, it holds gear incredibly well, is very comfortable and goes well with a darker color scheme.
Is the Aquila Harness a good harnesse?
Yes — Danny Innamorati recommends the Aquila Harness by Petzl as their harnesses pick. I love this harness, it holds gear incredibly well, is very comfortable and goes well with a darker color scheme.
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What other hosts are saying
5 experts recommend the Petzl Aquila Harness.
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
I love this harness. Comfy and Hella gear loops, yet light enough to actually climb in.
Recommended in Rock Climbing
