The Petzl ALTITUDE harness earned a prestigious Fall/Winter 2016 Gear of the Year award from the National Geographic Adventure for its innovative and weight-saving construction. The ultra-light harness weighs in at 150 grams (size S/M) thanks to Petzl’s WIREFRAME Technology. Spectra strands eliminate the need for webbing and foam by optimally distributing pressure in the waistbelt and leg loops.
National Geographic Adventure wrote, “Petzl’s Altitude strips away all the un-necessaries and delivers a minimalist but effective harness for ski mountaineering and other alpine pursuits when you aren’t carrying a full rack or hanging on a rope for extended periods.”
The ALTITUDE’s streamlined, easy-to-don design makes it ideal for fast-and-light skiing and mountaineering expeditions. Four ultra-light equipment loops integrate into the harness to minimize interference when wearing a backpack. Leg loops feature siliconized keepers for positioning ice screws.
“The ALTITUDE’s minimalistic, ultra-strong design is a testament to Petzl’s R&D and how much development is still possible using new materials,” said David Hugar, marketing director for Petzl. “We’re honored National Geographic Adventure agrees.”
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