Petzl Sitta vs Mammut Eiger Nordwand

Looking to replace my Sitta harness in the coming weeks. It’s been a workhorse for me the last few years, with about 100 days of climbing (single pitch trad and sport) per year for 4.5 yrs and I really love it. The things I most appreciate about it are how light/packable it is and the size of the gear loops, which can hold a double rack if necessary.

It looks like the Mammut Eiger Nordwand also offers those two same things at a lower cost point. Plus it’s a cool looking harness.

Anyone have experience with the two? Is the Mammut capable of withstanding a 100+ day a year beating outdoors? I’d likely use it for hard sport and trad (1p) with the occasional alpine climb in the Sierra. 

The rear gear loops on the mammut are not structured— that’s a feature if you want to wear it with a framed pack, but not what I’d look for otherwise.

Only 100 days? Have you just worn through the the tie in point? 

I have the Mammut.  It’s a sweet harness, but I’d consider it more of an alpine climbing harness, it would not be my choice for single pitch cragging.  It’s not that comfy to hang (or fall) in, and the rear gear loops are soft.  Seems like a more comfortable harness would be a better fit for projecting.

I also have the Sitta, and it is also more of an alpine climbing harness like what Kyle is saying about the Mammut.  Also, I dont think 100 days is all that much for a harness, although I have had 2 Sittas break on me with <30ish days on each one.  If you like the Sitta, the Hirundos will probably scratch the same itch but be more robust and give you some better gear loops.

Thanks for all the replies folks. To clarify, I’ve had the Sitta for about 4.5 years and I’ve climbed with it (outdoors) about 100 days per year during that time, give or take. It’s pretty well worn but has been surprisingly durable. No sign of dangerous wear, but probably worth retiring after this summer and before the fall season.

Any other Sitta-like harnesses you recommend?

The Blue Ice Cuesta is nice. The gear loops might be a bit smaller than the Sitta, but I can still fit a double rack and draws