EDELRID SOLARIS HARNESS

The main design features are stiff foam inserts on the waist and legs, with large perforations that allow a lot of air flow. This is a really nice feature for those hot Summer days that are right around the corner. The padding on the waist and legs is fairly thin, but wide, so its a really comfortable harness to hang in if your working a project or climbing a long multi-pitch route with bad belay stances or hanging belays. At 460 grams it’s fairly lightweight. The low weight is nice, but it should be mentioned that the stiff foam made this a harder harness to pack than other harnesses. A minor issue, but one you’ll want to keep in mind if you’re packing for a backcountry climbing trip. The Solaris also comes with a 25 kg loop in the back for hanging packs, or towing sleds. For ice climbers you’ll be happy to find the loops for ice clippers. The gear loops are simply designed. They are stiff and sit out from the waist belt making clipping gear really smooth and easy. They are also covered in a durable turquoise colored nylon, making them both good looking and functional. The leg loop attachment is easily detached making the calls from mother nature easier to manage.