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What harness is made in USA or Europe?

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Aaron Gregory · · Saint Helena, CA · Joined Nov 2020 · Points: 0

It’s time to replace my trusty old Petzl Corax harness. The tag says made in France (12!years ago) and I noticed the new ones are made in China. The BD’s and new Petzles seem to have cheap thin padding, and the one sided front adjustment results in strangely off center leg loops and stuff. So I’m looking for a new harness that does not come from the country that sells children’s toys covered in lead paint. Looking for something similar to the old Corax (left and right waist buckles ) Any leads? Does anybody k ow where Mammut harnesses are made? Thanks in advance! 

Mitch L · · Seattle, WA · Joined Feb 2020 · Points: 0

Metolius harnesses are made in Oregon. I’ve never tried their harnesses so can’t comment there (might look into them when my current wears out though)

Nordic Gumby · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Apr 2020 · Points: 0

My current Ocun harness is apparently made in the Czech republic. The camp harnesses I've seen were from China. 

Czech companies also make other quality climbing gear incl. cams.

Noel Z · · UK · Joined Oct 2020 · Points: 15

Climbing Technology Ascent, made in EU.

Stefan Jacobsen · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Dec 2022 · Points: 0

DMM make all their equipment in Llanberis, Wales, UK. This includes their harnesses. 

Ignatius Pi · · Europe · Joined Jun 2020 · Points: 13
Stefan Jacobsen wrote:

DMM make all their equipment in Llanberis, Wales, UK. This includes their harnesses. 

Is that the case now? In the past they were made in Czechia.

Stefan Jacobsen · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Dec 2022 · Points: 0
Ignatius Pi wrote:

Is that the case now? In the past they were made in Czechia.

That was what I inferred from their website. However, I found the website below saying DMM harnesses are made in Europe (as opposed to UK). So you may be right.
https://ukmade.wordpress.com/2013/02/15/climbing-equipment-made-in-the-uk/



Jay Anderson · · Cupertino, CA · Joined May 2018 · Points: 0

+1 for Ocun.  Love mine.

that guy named seb · · Britland · Joined Oct 2015 · Points: 236

Another strangely racist post from someone who has no idea what they're talking about with product design. 

FrankPS · · Atascadero, CA · Joined Nov 2009 · Points: 276

These days, everything one disagrees with is racist.

Eric D · · East Bay, CA · Joined Sep 2019 · Points: 0

I think Misty Mountain still makes their harnesses in the US, if you're into those.  

phylp phylp · · Upland · Joined May 2015 · Points: 1,137

The Metolius I have w adjustable leg loops is quite beefy. Called Safe + Tech. Made in USA.
edited to say, I also have a new Mammut that looks similar in waist band width but has much less padding than the Metolius. Lighter weight. Can’t find the paperwork. I usually only buy not made in China but this was an emergency purchase when I forgot to pack my harness so I may have made an exception. 

LL Biner · · Reno, NV · Joined Mar 2014 · Points: 0

What about Misty?Grivel?

David Carrera · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Oct 2005 · Points: 55

Yates.

John Edwin · · Anchorage, AK · Joined Oct 2020 · Points: 0

Made in US/EU means more padding lmao thank you for sharing 

Allen Sanderson · · On the road to perdition · Joined Jul 2007 · Points: 1,100

The Metolius Safe + Tech is a good harness. I have owned one for some time.

Bryce Dahlgren · · Boston, Ma · Joined Oct 2020 · Points: 216

I believe Arcteryx harnesses are made in Canada. I have no experience with them, but a lot of people seem to like them.

Powell Nicodemus · · Cheyenne · Joined Sep 2018 · Points: 26

Misty Mountain is made in the States and the custom harness builder on their website is pretty neato

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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