Arc’teryx FL-355 Harness – Women’s

We’ve read the reviews across the web for the Arc’teryx FL-355 Harness – Women’s and summarize the results below:

Universal Ranking

PeakScore: 90 (out of 100)
User Rating: 4.9 stars 
Expert Rating: 3.6 stars

Number of Ratings Reviewed: 18

Pros & Cons

Reasons to buy:

User Reviews

  • Very lightweight at only 12.5 ounces.
  • Evenly distributes weight to release any pressure.
  • The quick-release strap lets you easily and quickly go to the bathroom.
  • Four gear loops for plenty of storage.
  • Provides stretch for ample mobility.

Expert Reviews

  • Very comfortable during standing due to the construction.
  • Great mobility during movement.
  • Four ice clipper loops to the exterior of the harness.
  • Spacious gear loops for plenty of gear.
  • The gear loops lay flat which make moving around easy.
  • The leg loops and the thinner waist belt aren’t confining or restricting.

Reasons NOT to buy:

User Reviews

  • The waist strap is a little short so you may have to undo the whole thing to fit it over your waist.

Expert Reviews

  • The leg loops don’t taper as much as other options, and reduce the comfort.
  • Despite having four ice clipper loops, they aren’t as functional as other options.
  • The leg loops can dig into your legs while hanging.

Summary:

The Arc’Teryx FL-355 Harness for women is a mobile, spacious, and functional option that is well-suited for those climbers who need ample storage and want a highly-flexible choice. Despite the waist strap being a little short and the leg loops reportedly digging into your legs during prolonged hanging, this harness is very nice for climbers who want to bring a substantial amount of gear without compromising their range of motion.

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Note: User and expert rankings were reviewed across the web. Some expert reviews include these: 1.