Most Valuable Gear: Petzl Sama and Selena Climbing Harnesses

A comfortable, all-around climbing harness with adjustable leg loops!

If you are looking for a harness with the versatility to handle everything from sport cragging to multi-pitch trad routes, check out the men's Sama and women's Selena harnesses from Petzl. Featuring a combination of lightweight, comfortable and breathable design with durable, functional construction, the Sama and Selena harnesses can handle long, hot days on technical terrain.

Here are 3 reasons why we love the Petzl Sama and Selena harnesses:

1. Lightweight, Highly Breathable Design

The Sama and Selena harnesses are some of the best ventilated harnesses on the market. Featuring breathable mesh leg loop and waistbelt construction, as well as perforated foam inserts, both harnesses breath well and will not make you overheat on warm days. The Sama and Selena feature lightweight materials in the waistbelt and leg loops, as well as in the gear loops and buckles. This light and breathable design makes them the perfect choice for sport climbing and trad climbing, where cutting weight is an important consideration.

2. Functional, Versatile Construction

Both the Sama and Selena harnesses feature functional designs and clean aesthetics. These harnesses each feature four gear loops; rigid in the front for holding quickdraws and gear, and soft in the back for unobstructed use with a pack for alpine-style ascents and multipitch outings. Elastic leg-loops accommodate layers, while moving easily with the wearer's legs while climbing. Two dedicated slots in the harness accommodate an ice screw holder or tool carrier. Additionally, the Sama and Selena feature Petzl's EndoFrame construction, which distributes weight evenly for comfort while carrying a full rack. These versatile features make both of these harnesses perfect for both sport and trad climbing, as well as excellent for ice or alpine climbing.

3. Remarkably Comfortable

When you're wearing a harness all day at the crag or on a multipitch route, taking whippers while working a project, or belaying friends, you will quickly notice the comfort difference between the Sama or Selena and all other harnesses out there. The waistbelt is wider on the sides to easily distribute weight during a fall or while hanging, wide elastic leg loops eliminate pressure points, and special stitching on the waistbelt eliminates chafing or hot spots. The DoubleBack Light buckle is easily adjustable for a snug, personalized fit. Additionally, the Selena features a women's specific shape, with a longer distance between the leg loops and hip, an accentuated curved shape in the waistbelt, as well as specific dimensions for a better fit.