Petzl Sitta Harness

We’ve read the reviews across the web for the Petzl Sitta Harness and summarize the results below:

Universal Ranking

PeakScore: 90 (out of 100)
User Rating: 4.5 stars 
Expert Rating: 4.5 stars

Number of Ratings Reviewed: 32

Pros & Cons

Reasons to buy:

User Reviews

  • Packs small and is lightweight.
  • Organization features on gear loops.
  • Front two loops are good for organizing your rack.
  • Gear loops are rigid.

Expert Reviews

  • Lightweight and lacks bulk.
  • Great for sport and trad climbing due to technical principles and design.
  • Thin pieces of polyethylene cord are designed to spread out the weight of the climber, making it more comfortable.
  • Top choice for alpine climbing and mountaineering.
  • Provides mobility and is not uncomfortable for walking.
  • The harness loops are stiff and angled away from the harness so that it is easier to pull gear quickly.
  • The divider in the front gear loop is used to sort gear.
  • Rear haul loop with two integrated tool-holder slots for efficiency and functionality.
  • Two rear equipment loops are flexible and easy to use.
  • Uses high-modulus polyethylene, which has a higher strength-to-weight ratio than nylon.
  • The leg loops can stretch to fit over mountaineering clothes.
  • Useful piece on multi-pitch routes when you need a very lightweight harness.
  • The space the harness occupies when packed up takes about half the space of other harnesses on the market.

Reasons NOT to buy:

User Reviews

  • Some people would like more adjustablity, due to some occurrences of riding up during movement.
  • The fibers come together at the edge of the harness, making a knot and pressure point and making it uncomfortable for extended belaying.
  • The elastic straps can potentially wear out at the point where they attach to the leg loops.
  • May need to size up to fit clothes underneath.

Expert Reviews

  • Lack of padding can be uncomfortable for some.
  • The thinner leg loops can cut off circulation slightly more than other models.
  • Thinner leg loops can twist and the elastic can tangle.
  • The fixed leg loops means you can’t put the harness on with both feet on the ground, limiting ease of use.
  • The gear loops are made from a thin cord, which can sometimes get floppy over time.
  • The positioning is not the best, with the front two gear loops being too far back, and tedious to reach.
  • An expensive option.

Summary:

The Petzl Sitta Harness is a lightweight, easily packable, and organized option for climbers who favor weight-savings over durability. The lightweight features like elastic and thin polyethylene material makes this a great choice for longer endurance climbs, but not the top choice for rougher climbs that require a durable and secure harness.

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Note: User and expert rankings were reviewed across the web. Some expert reviews include these: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.