The Arcteryx S-220 LT Harness. Minimalists looking for the ultimate in featherweight design and superb fit will appreciate the performance margin gained with this incredibly thin, supple harness. For 2011, our lightest sport climbing harness sheds more weight while gaining a fresh shape in the swami and leg loops. The redesigned conical leg loops are made of a unidirectional Vapor Mesh that provides bridging support in one direction and complete flexibility in the other. Improved webbing tie-in point adds durability to a critical area. The redesigned WST swami provides a wider, more supportive shape without adding overall weight.
Fabric:
- Woven waist-belt for low weight and better comfort
- Breathable, open-weave Vapor Mesh leg loops with buckle-less connectors utilizes conical shape for belay comfort
- Exterior stretch-woven fabric is lightweight and highly abrasion resistant; spacermesh on inner face is soft and breathable
- Conical leg loops with breathable Vapor Mesh fabric ensure comfort while hanging in the harness
- 7075-T6 aluminum anodized buckles, Burly Double Weave four way stretch fabric, Vapor Mesh, type nylon 6, 6 webbing, Polyurethane gear loops, Spacermesh
Fit:
- X Large fits waist 37.5 - 42 in., leg 25 - 28 in.
- Quick-adjust buckles for a fast and secure fit
- Large fits waist 34 - 38 in., leg 23.5 - 26 in.
- Small fits waist 28.5 - 31.5 in., leg 20.5 - 22.5 in.
- Medium fits waist 31 - 34.5 in., leg 22 - 24 in.
- Sure Fit elasticized leg loop connectors provide a snug fit
Padding:
- WST eliminates the need for excessive padding by uniformly spreading the load across the entire harness
Support and Cushioning:
- WST™ load is evenly supported across entire harness structure
- Warp Strength® Technology (WST) allows the harness to be shaped and contoured to the climber's body for excellent support and comfort
Ventilation:
- Perforated leg loops allow complete breathability and reduce weight
Weather and Wind:
- Shaped for forward racking, polyurethane gear loops are reversible and removable; loops remain flexible in extreme cold
Webbing:
- 2 webbing loops sewn directly to harness are sheathed by injection-molded polyurethane gear loops
- Core of tie-in points and belay loop feature Wear Safety Markers; when the sheath is worn, bright orange will show to indicate that abrasion to structural webbing may occur
Features:
- Medium width WST™ (Warp Strength Technology™) swami belt
- Drop seat buckles
- The Arc'teryx S220 LT climbing harness comes with a stretchy mesh storage bag
- Two injection molded reversible/ removable gear loops
- Self-locking 7075 T6 aluminum buckle at the waist provides an extra margin of safety by allowing adjustments while maintaining the proper double-back configuration
Perfect for sport climbing and ultralight alpine ascents, the Arc'teryx S220 LT climbing harness is incredibly lightweight and supple, allowing you maximum mobility while reaching for holds.
Weight (see spec chart) based on size Medium. See specifications below for size detail:
Size ranges are guidelines only and will vary with the type of clothing worn during measurement. Harnesses fit differently on different individuals even when measurements are the same. Sizes are based on actual body dimensions.Imported.
Minimalists looking for the ultimate in featherweight design and superb fit will appreciate the performance margin gained with this incredibly thin, supple harness. Our lightest Sport Climbing harness sheds more weight, and adds a fresh shape in the swami which is constructed using Warp Strength® Technology (WST®). Lightweight, breathable conical shaped, Vapor Mesh leg loops constructed with a unidirectional mesh provide bridging support in one direction and total flexibility in the other. A strong thermo-formed tie-in point adds strength to a critical area.
Harness Features
| Activity: | Climbing |
|---|---|
| Adjustable Leg Loops: | no |
| Average weight - metric: | 220 grams |
| Belay loop: | Yes |
| Droppable leg loops: | No |
| Fits waist: | 28.5 - 42 inches |
| Gear Loop: | yes |
| Gear loops: | 2 loops |
| Harness Class: | Rock Climbing |
| Harness Gender: | Mens |
| Haul Loop: | no |
| Leg loop size: | 20.5 - 28 inches |
| Padded leg loops: | Yes |
| Padded waist: | Yes |
| Type: | Waist |
| Weight: | 7.9 oz / 225 g |
Arc'teryx S220 LT Harness Reviews:
Positive Reviews:
Arcteryx S220 LT Climbing Harness Rocks!
The Arc'teryx S220 LT climbing harness is incredibly lightweight and easy to use. I am a beginner climber and I looked at many different harness'. I have a lot of Arc'teryx clothing & gear so I included them in my research.
What I like a about the ArcT S220 LT harness was that it is lightweight, the no buckle leg loops, durability, no frills accessory items, and quality. It is a simple harness that meets most of my needs at this time. I climb primarily in the gym and will soon moving outdoors. The Arc'teryx S220 LT climbing harness has exceeded my expectations and I would recommend to climbers looking for gym harness or lightweight alternatives.
Off course with Arc'teryx products you pay a premium, but I am a firm believer you get what you pay for. The only reason for 4 stars is because the lack of a "chalk" bag loop. I also have a Arc'teryx C80 chalk bag and i has a belt which i like to use when bouldering.
I am 5'7, 32 inch waist, 165lbs and purchased a Medium. The harness appears to fit true to size.
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Compact, lightweight, and convenient
That being said, the idea of climbing outdoors in this harness is enough to make me cringe. Yes, it is lightweight and barely-there, but the thought of cleaning anchors in this harness makes me want to die. It's fine for short hangs and gym falls, but I wouldn't want to take a whipper or hang for too long in this harness. Technically, the two gear loops would be enough to hold gear for outdoor sport climbing, but I'd be reluctant to hang more than 10 draws on this thing. There simply isn't enough material there to make the load comfortable.
A harness that has its place
The gear loops are larger than normal so the space lost by only having two is minimized. The gear loops wear well, I haven't had any problem with the lightweight leg webbing doing the 'bacon' wrinkle, the leg loops still look new minus some dirt.
While it's not made for multipitch trad, it can certainly handle long sport routes with 15-20 draws, lockers and anchors. For trad it should be fine for 1 pitch or so. Mulipitch I'd get the R275 with the extra storage or one of the more supple models.
Overall this is a workhorse with a lot more versatility than the advertisements suggest.
This harness is so light and packs so small I sometimes have to double check that I actually brought it with me when I'm heading out. It is super flat which I like as it sits nicely over my clothes and under my jackets and personally I love the bright colors. The leg loops are very minimalistic and I certainly wouldn't want to dog in this thing for hours or belay the super proj, but for quick burns on the climbs I'm interested in. This was the ticket. This was a replacement for my Hirundos which is officially hitting the old folks home and retiring.
okay, so this harness is SUPER light, and super compact, i use it for sport climbing and it has been great, but be sure you get the right size. try it on, make sure it fits right!! if it doesnt send it back and get a different size or a different harness. i mean not every harness is going to fit every person just right! it also took a few climbs for the foam or whatever to become comfy! but its an amazing harness for guym/sport or anything where you are only hanging in your harness for a short amount of time!
Sexy
My friend bought this harness and while he doesn't like it for comfort reasons, I think its pretty nice. The seriously ventilated leg loops are nice. Its very light and very packable. My only complaint is that it doesn't have a haul loop. It leaves me wondering what discipline of climbing its intended for where I don't need a haul loop. Oh, and it fits exceptionally well with a backpack because of its low profile, lack of rear gear loops, and the aforementioned lack of haul loop.
Otherwise, I dig it.
Fell in love with this harness simply because of it's colors. Then loved it s even more after learning its weightlessness. This harness is great for indoor and outdoor sport climbs. Packs down greatly in the bag that comes with harness. Would recommend to anyone looking for a lightweight harness that wants to be able to carry enough quickdraws and a belay device out to the walls.
PERFECT FOR GYM CLIMBING
This is the first harness I ever purchased (I previously just rented them from the rock gym) and I love it! Its so light and it fits just how i needed it to. The leg loops fit snug and don't ride up or rack your crotch when you fall. The only bummer is that there is only 2 gear loops.
Negative Reviews:
Bought this harness to replace my current gym harness that had begun to show signs of wear. The first time weighted it the leg loops began to cut into my legs. I then let a few of my friends try it out and they were all not pleased with the comfort. It is super light which is nice, but for my use as a gym harness i'd prefer some comfort.
Neutral Reviews:
Nice and light, not too comfy
The sizing chart on Arc'teryx' website states that a Medium will fit 31" - 34.5" waists, and that the ideal fit is with a one inch overlap in the ends of the waist belt. Well, my waist is 32.5" around, and a medium barely fits on me with a two inch GAP between the ends of the waist belt.
I suppose I'll be exchanging this for a large before I get a chance to climb in one, since I'm not about to climb with two inches of 1/2" webbing digging into my waist.. Good news is it looks great and is SUPER light. I look forward to getting the right size!
