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AR-395a Harness Men's

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AR-395a Harness Men's

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115 out of 120 (96%) reviewers recommend this product

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Rating Summary

Fits:, 3.1463414634146343 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large

Quality of Product, 4.8 out of 5

Comfort, 4.7 out of 5

Durability of product, 4.7 out of 5

99 to 128 of 139 Reviews

99 – 128 of 139 Reviews

Body TypeAthletic

5 out of 5 stars.

Love this harness

I tried this harness out for the first time on a trip to the Red River Gorge. Very comfortable, and tons of racking space. Looking forward to trying it out on some alpine and multi-pitch routes

A: Comfortable, Looks awesome

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Size:, 2 out of 5, where 1 equals to Much Smaller than Expected and 5 equals to Much Larger than Expected

3 out of 5 stars.

Decent, but not without flaws

Bought this about a month ago, and was comfortable enough sitting in it in store. However, the back elastic could do with being about 3 inches more adjustable. The leg loops are constantly being pulled too high which is not unusable, but very uncomfortable at certain belay stances and after falls. It is a shame considering it would be such an easy fix for the manufacturing to make and takes nothing away from the safety. However, this will probably not apply to everyone, I'm 6'5 around 90kg with waist size of around 30-32. I also have pretty thunderous thighs, but the adjustable leg loops size great. Other features are satisfactory but not revolutionary, the thin waist and leg loop material does make things a little less sweaty, though not by much, and it is less comfortable than a padded harness. Was glad to see the gear loops sit quite symmetrically for me, which isn't always guaranteed with single buckle waist belts. This harness isn't going to hold back your climbing, but it also isn't going to suddenly make sending any easier. Conclusion: maybe avoid if you're tall and dummy thicc, but otherwise a good do-all harness.

A: Is a harness

A: Might fit bad if tall or thicc

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Size:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Much Smaller than Expected and 5 equals to Much Larger than Expected

Body TypeAthletic

3 out of 5 stars.

My favorite harness but…

I got this harness a few months back and I absolutely loved it! It took me about two months until it was in stock. It’s extremely light and comfortable and the best color of harness. I only got to use it a month of my training until the leg strap started to fray. I sent it back to Arcteryx and they took around 3 weeks to approve it and instead of sending me a new one, they just sent me a voucher for the same price. I don’t know why the company wouldn’t just send a replacement. As soon as I got my voucher, the last harness in my size sold out. These things sell out in about 1-2 weeks so I knew I would have to wait. I asked when they might get one back in stock and the only answer I got was that they weren’t making any more for THIS SEASON. That was in march 2022, it is now June 2022(almost July) and they haven’t produced any more of this very popular harness. They have now started making the conceal harness (which I’m not at all interested in). I hope they start making this one again. Bottom line it’s a great harness, but can be a pain to get.

A: Great harness

A: Pain to deal with getting/replacing

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Size:, 4 out of 5, where 1 equals to Much Smaller than Expected and 5 equals to Much Larger than Expected

Body TypeAthletic

5 out of 5 stars.

Great around harness for everything outside

Great harness for all kinds of outdoor climbing. Gear loops big enough for a double rack and harness is light/comfortable for alpine rock. Had mine for 2 years and the tie in points are getting a little fuzzy. I want to replace it but everywhere in the US seems out of stock for these harnesses. Any idea when we can see them again?

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Size:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Much Smaller than Expected and 5 equals to Much Larger than Expected

5 out of 5 stars.

Packs up nicely

Overall, very comfortable harness for sport climbing to mixed/ice climbing. My favourite feature by far is how easy it is to pack up into its own mesh stuff sack.

A: Light, packable, comfortable

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Size:, 4 out of 5, where 1 equals to Much Smaller than Expected and 5 equals to Much Larger than Expected

Body TypeAthletic

1 out of 5 stars.

Forever waiting on cool colors

Been waiting for 3 years now for a good color on this harness, but they keep dishing out dark boring colors. All black, grey and now this sad shade of green. It's a great color for pants, but harnesses should come in at least one cool bright color for those who like a little happiness in their harnesses.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Size:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Much Smaller than Expected and 5 equals to Much Larger than Expected

Response from Arc'teryx:

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Hello there, Thanks for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. Our customers will occasionally read these reviews, so we appreciate it when others share their experience with us. We're genuinely sorry to hear that you're disappointed in the current colors of the AR-395a Harness Men's. Many times our opinions on gear can come down to personal preferences. We appreciate your feedback regardless and will be sure to pass your comments along to our design team. If you have any additional comments or concerns regarding our products, we welcome you to contact our Customer Service Department. at 1-866-458-2473 (available Monday-Friday 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM PST). One of our representatives would be happy to assist you.  

That guy is totally right! Please make some more indecent bright colours! The current offering is a Bristol Stool Scale #2 shade Where has Poseidon gone?!?

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Body TypeAthletic

5 out of 5 stars.

Absolute Beast!

Bought this harness to replace my old FL-365 and absolutely love it. It has all the bells and whistles you'd need in a good trad/multi harness without being too heavy or cumbersome. Would love to see future iterations of this product in brighter colors!

A: Comfortable and great adjustability

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Size:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Much Smaller than Expected and 5 equals to Much Larger than Expected

5 out of 5 stars.

Best harness I’ve ever used

Hands down - best harness I’ve ever had. Lightweight, but still comfortable, with nice large gear loops. As others have said - it’s so comfortable you forget you’re wearing it - this didn’t make sense until I put it on.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Size:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Much Smaller than Expected and 5 equals to Much Larger than Expected

Dorado Puerto Rico

Body TypeAthletic

5 out of 5 stars.

Super all around harness

I’ve been wearing this harness for about 4 months and love it. I’ve done steep sport routes, cleaned new routes, and hung in it for hours and it still and always has, been super comfortable.

A: Fit, comfortable, durable

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Size:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Much Smaller than Expected and 5 equals to Much Larger than Expected

5 out of 5 stars.

Amazing Harness

I worked for a while at an outdoor company and had the opportunity to test out many different harnesses. This one was by far my favorite and I ended up buying one for myself. It is surprisingly comfortable for not really having any padding because the straps are wide enough to support your weight without too much pressure. This allows for it to be lighter weight and more compactable to take up less space. On top of that, it is just a really good looking harness and I would definitely recommend.

A: Light, compact, looks good, comfort

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Size:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Much Smaller than Expected and 5 equals to Much Larger than Expected

Body TypeAthletic

5 out of 5 stars.

Great harness. Especially for trad.

I’ve used BD harnesses prior. Got this Arc’Teryx harness after checking out a buddies. Love the gear loops. A lot bigger than BD’s, which really does great with trad. The shape focuses gear to a point on each loop, which I really like. The harness is light and bombproof. In BD, I wore a large and it fit with the strap mostly cinched. I got a large AR-395a and I have to cinch it all the way for it to fit just a little loose. Should have got the medium, which the website recommended.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Body TypeAthletic

3 out of 5 stars.

Light, Great Features, Limited Fit Adjustments

Harness is light, packs down small, and the build quality seems great. More comfortable than most for hanging in. My only issue is that it's not tall enough. I'm 6' tall, 32" waist and the waist and leg loops fit pretty well. The issue is that webbing connecting the leg loops to the bottom tie-in point seem really short and can't be adjusted. The result is that when the waist and legs are properly adjusted they both pull on the belay loop causing the waist and leg loops to dig in. It's not that bad for a short gym session, but not great for a whole day. Arc'teryx recommends one "consider sizing up" if the harness isn't tall enough but the L starts at a 35" waist. I don't think I'm that much of an outlier in terms of body proportions. Seems a bit odd the M wouldn't be tall enough to fit comfortably. Really a bummer as otherwise it's a great piece of gear.

A: Weight, Features, Build

A: Sizing, Adjustment

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Size:, 2 out of 5, where 1 equals to Much Smaller than Expected and 5 equals to Much Larger than Expected

Body TypeAthletic

5 out of 5 stars.

Does Everything

This thing does everything really well. From gym to ice, I couldn’t be happier. If only it made me climb better.

A: Does Everything

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Size:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Much Smaller than Expected and 5 equals to Much Larger than Expected

Body TypeAthletic

5 out of 5 stars.

Light yet comfortable

Used for half a season so far, super light but still comfortable.

A: weight & comfort

A: getting use to gearloop shape

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Size:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Much Smaller than Expected and 5 equals to Much Larger than Expected

Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Body TypeAthletic

5 out of 5 stars.

All I’ll ever need

I’ll personally never look no further for another harness

A: Gear loops, fits in all clothing

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Size:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Much Smaller than Expected and 5 equals to Much Larger than Expected

Body TypeAthletic

5 out of 5 stars.

Everything I want in a harness, nothing I don't

I use this harness for all alpine activities, from rock climbing, ice climbing and ski mountaineering. It's light and low-bulk, making it a breeze to carry all day. The loops and waist belt are wide enough for some hangdog comfort and the gear loops provide ample storage for everything I need. The aluminum buckles are elegant and sturdy, and they stay in place, which is not always the case with some other brands I've used. This is a 5-star product.

A: Durable, slim, efficient

A: Elastic holding leg loops may not l

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Size:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Much Smaller than Expected and 5 equals to Much Larger than Expected

Lethbridge Alberta

Body TypeAthletic

5 out of 5 stars.

Best harness ever

This is the best harness I have ever owned comfortable easy to adjust and an overall beast of a harness would recommend to anyone and everyone

A: Light weight easy to use

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Size:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Much Smaller than Expected and 5 equals to Much Larger than Expected

5 out of 5 stars.

Comfortable, lightweight, all around

Works great, fit is adjustable. No issues. Great way to flex arcteryx on your climbing buddies.

A: Quite expensive

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Size:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Much Smaller than Expected and 5 equals to Much Larger than Expected

4 out of 5 stars.

All season all round machine

What a great harness! its lightweight, but very comfortable. It has ice clipper slots, so it can be used in winter and the gear loops are big enough for trad as well. but I have noticed that the fabric is not very durable against abrasion, and the elastic attaching the waist to the legs are not durable at all, during the first couple of climbs I have noticed that it has started to weaken and wear through, so I have replaced them with some elastic I brought off eBay. Overall great harness, but not durable and very expensive.

A: alpine, trad

Proslightweight, comfortable, all season, all round, adjustable

Consnot durable, sizing is weird, expensive

Yes, I recommend this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

All Season Versatility!

I’ve worn harnesses from other major manufactures like Black Diamond that were uncomfortable, didn’t have adjustable leg loops, and thus were not at all versatile (definitely wasn’t what I was looking for). So, I needed something that was versatile and that I could wear on a two-day rock-climbing trip to Joshua Tree or a similar length trip ice climbing in Ouray. Besides being comfortable, it also had to have adjustable leg loops that work well with my layering system that I can climb all day in when at altitude, on a glacier, or ascending fixed lines. This harness has not disappointed. It’s got a number of features that I like to include four slots for ice clippers to comfortably hang your tools or ice screws from. It’s also got four gear loops for all my rock-climbing gear, and a rear haul loop (I use this loop to hang my Arcteryx C80 chalk bag from). Definitely my favorite climbing harness to date!

A: Rock & ice climbing, mountaineering

Prosversatile lightweight comfortable, adjustable leg loops ice clippers slots

Consmore colors?

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Minneapolis, MN

5 out of 5 stars.

This thing is amazing.

This is my favorite harness by far. It's super comfy compared to other harness for hanging in (yes you will be uncomfortable after a while). It is not a big wall type of hanging harness though. It's low profile and light for how wide it is. It has massive gear loops that easily hold a double rack, draws, essentials, and depending on your size, shoes and a puffy. The larger the size, the larger the haul loop. My only con is that the sizing is funky for me (5'10'', 155 lbs, 30 inch waist). I had to get a size S to get my large biker thighs in it but I have to cinch the waist all the way if I'm wearing just a shirt. This causes the gear loops to sit differently on each side of my body. I have this problem with most single buckle harnesses though, and it goes away when a jacket or fleece are required. Still 5/5 stars.

A: rock climbing, ice climbing

Proscomfortable, durable, versatile, simple, large gear loops

Consexpensive, sizing is funky

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Boulder, Colorado

5 out of 5 stars.

Worth the price point

This harness is bomb dot com. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for an all around harness to do everything in. I ice climb, sport climb, and am planning on pick up trad climbing very soon. This harness fits the bill and does the job for it all. I'm a size 32 waist (sometimes 31, sometimes 33 depending on the product/brand) and the medium harness fits me perfectly. There's plenty of room for it to adjust around jackets and hardshell pants when I'm ice climbing as well. I have thicker (thicc-er?) legs too, and I haven't wished the leg loops to be bigger. The gear loops are by far my favorite of any harness I've used and observed. The plastic makes the loop rigid, but the webbing where it connects is loose allowing for great flex of the loops when climbing and letting your gear hang naturally. I also appreciate the "v" shape of the gear loops. I feel that it holds my draws in a specific formation and they slide down in a consistent manner. Only down side to this harness is that it doesn't have any sort of mesh or soft material to help it breath, but at the end of the day, if it's hot, and you're sweating, it's not going to matter too much.

A: Climbing, sending, pulling in rock

Proscompact, comfy to sit/hang in, ergonomic fit, light

Conswaist and leg straps don't breath

Yes, I recommend this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Excellent...

Fantastic harness, incredibly comfortable, racks nicely. Literally, the most comfortable and yet slim harness I've ever used in 25+ years of climbing. My only issue is there's no loop to hook your chalk bag to your harness with a small carabiner and have the chalk bag sit flush with your tush.

A: Roped climbing

Proslightweight compactable extremely comfortable

Conschalk bag attachment point lacking

Yes, I recommend this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Only harness I'll ever have

Started rocking climbing this year and decided to pickup some new gear and have always loved Arc'teryx. I use this atleast twice a week and durability is not a issue even with constant use. The adjustable leg loops are great to have a better fit and important when adding layers. The materal is fairly breathable so extended periods of use won't cause discomfort. I recently found out that Arc'teryx Leaf has a all black 395a so I will definitely pick that one up as well.

A: Indoor climbing and sport climbing

Prosbreathable, comfortable, made in canada

Conshigh price point

Yes, I recommend this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Best Harness

This thing is ultra comfortable. I have been using it for alpine and ice climbing and loved it so much I bought a smaller version for warm weather rock climbing.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Love it!

So, I bought this harness after having only used your run of the mill black diamond harness, which came to about 50$. It served me well inside the gym, but often it was uncomfortable or limited my range of motion. On top of that, when I started sport climbing I found that wearing quick draws and such would make it so that the harness would slowly loosen. However, with my 395a I haven’t come across any of these problems. This, on top of the greatly decreased weight, makes my climbing noticeably more comfortable.

A: Rock Climbing

Proslightweight, comfortable, stylish, made in canada

Consa bit expensive (i consider it an investment)

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Crystal Mountain, WA

5 out of 5 stars.

Best all round harness I've used

For the person that wants to own one harness to do it all from Ice and glaciers to trad and alpine, this is that one harness. What originally drew me in was the ability to fully open the leg loops rather than stepping into them (ya still can) and the fit! I'm a 33" waist and often between sizes but the AR-395A fits me perfectly! The thin "padding" had me wary at first but the whole Warp Strength Technology really works and the harness is amazingly comfortable to hang in! Gear loops work as designed and slid the next piece to the front, I like the size of the haul loop for hanging a jacket and extra gear yet it can be hard to unclip wire gate carabiners from the thin webbing. All in all I love this harness, I don't think I've ever said that about one before either.

A: Climbing all things

Proslight, comfortable, fully opening leg loops, gear loop shape, compact

Conshaul loop can be hard to access

Yes, I recommend this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Excellent, best you can get !

Simply put, the best you can get for all round purpose. Great build quality, durable but still lightweight. Easy to put on / take off with crampons on

A: Mountaineering

Prosbuild quality, lightweight, durable

Yes, I recommend this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Golden Standard of Harnesses

Since upgrading to the AR-395a I've experienced much more comfort while belaying and climbing. The whole thing is very well designed. I'd recommend trying one on before purchasing, I am a 32-33 waist, which is a great range for the medium.

A: Trad, Alpine, Sport, Glacier

Proslight, adjustable, equal weight distribution

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Gainesville, FL

5 out of 5 stars.

WOW! How Different From Other Harnesses!

Be prepared for a real culture shock if you go from almost any other brand of harness to the 395A! It's super light, folds compact, etc. Almost the opposite of everything you are used to in other harnesses. Then you put it on and immediately enjoy the comfortable fit and quick adjustments. I am not a big wall or expert climber, so I can't comment on it's ability to carry a rack or handle big whippers. I just know I like the comfort and lightweight performance for my climbing.

A: Gym Climbing

Prossuper light, very comfortable

Yes, I recommend this product.

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PS: If you don't like the "Tatsu" color, go for the LEAF (Law Enforcement, Armed Forces) All Black color layup. The All Black looks "ninja" and I get lots of complimentary remarks from the other Gym Rats.

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AR-395a Harness

rating 4.7194 out of 5139 Reviews

Versatile men’s harness for sport, trad, alpine, mixed or ice climbing. AR: All Round.

€160.00

Colour:Yukon / Edziza

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AR-395a Harness Men's

When your climbing spans sport and alpine, ice and granite, you require versatility that frees you to approach anything. Designed for all the ways you climb, AR-395a uses Warp Strength Technology™ to disperse pressure and provide flexibility for freedom and comfort no matter the route. Adjustable leg loops tailor the fit, and the four gear loops, rear haul loop and four ice clipper slots provide plenty of rack space. This is the harness where versatility, comfort and performance converge.

This product contains PFAS chemicals, but is exempt from the January 2025 legislative deadline. Arc’teryx is guided by science and committed to transitioning to PFAS-free chemistry across our line over the coming years.

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Climb

Climbing equipment designed for efficient movement and protection in alpine environments.

WARP: Strength Technology™

Lightweight, comfortable and durable harness construction. Evenly disperses load across width.