Petzl Fly Harness

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The lightest weight harness in the Petzl range. The Fly weighs just 134g and is ideal for any weight conscious adventurer after a technical mountaineering or ski touring harness. 

Petzl says: 

Ultra-lightweight and adjustable harness for technical mountaineering and ski mountaineering The lightest Petzl harness! FLY is a minimalist harness specifically designed for technical mountaineering and ski mountaineering. It’s easy to put on without removing your skis or crampons, making it a practical solution. It’s also modular, with removable padding in the waistbelt and leg loops, so you can adapt the level of comfort and weight. Gear loops and ice screw retainers allow you to keep your gear within reach.

Our Verdict

Petzl’s Fly Harness is ideal for those occasions where every gram makes a difference. With the medium size weighing just 134g and the large 146g, everything about this harness is about keeping the weight down. The slim design, minimalist pouch, buckle free construction and removable foam padding are all aimed at experienced users who know what they need from the harness.

Despite the seriously low weight and impressive pack size this is a durable piece of kit that still has two gear loops and four other loops for organising your kit. The gear loops and attachment points are reinforced to provide protection from abrasion and rubbing from other kit and rough surfaces. Overall, this is an impressive harness but it is not designed to beginners or general use. It is a very technical piece of kit aimed at experienced mountaineers and skiers looking for the lightest kit available.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

PLEASE NOTE: FOR SAFETY REASONS THIS PRODUCT IN NON-RETURNABLE UNLESS FAULTY.

Features

• Lightweight and compact, ideal for the most demanding mountaineers and skiers:
  – Designed for technical mountaineering and ski mountaineering
  – Can be donned with both feet on the ground, while wearing skis or crampons
  – Only 100 g (size M) with comfort foam removed, and 130 g with foam; the extremely low weight and body-hugging fit offer complete freedom of movement, making the harness feel almost imperceptible
  – Slim design
  – Minimalist pouch allows the harness to be compressed, freeing up space in your pack
• Adjustable level of comfort:
  – Innovative buckle-free construction (Petzl patent): sliding toggle lock instead of metal buckle makes it quick and easy to adjust waistbelt, The leg loops are adjusted with a girth hitch
  – FUSEFRAME Technology with removable foam, for adapting the comfort level of the harness to the activity; The comfort foam on the leg loops and waistbelt can be easily removed, making the harness even lighter
  – Comfort foam optimally distributes the load to make hanging in the harness more comfortable
• Technical and durable:
  – Two gear loops and four additional loops to organize and carry gear required for technical outings
  – Retainer with silicone interior on each leg loop, for holding an ice screw
  – Attachment points, webbing, and gear loops reinforced with high-modulus polyethylene (HMPE), for greater resistance to abrasion and rubbing
• Harness comes in a protective carry pouch
• Also comes with minimalist pouch for storing the harness when the foam is not in use

Specifications

Medium

• Weight with foam (excluding pouch): 143g
• Waist belt: 76-86 cm
• Leg loops: 52-58 cm

Large

• Weight with foam (excluding pouch): 153g
• Waist belt: 86-96 cm
• Leg loops: 54-60 cm

Material & Construction

• Nylon, polyester, high-modulus polyethylene
• Certification(s): CE EN 12277 type C, UKCA, UIAA