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 The Alpine Bod is technically retired but it's still sold online. You've found a page of history! The Alpine Bod is no longer produced by Black Diamond. We're showing it as "available" on WeighMyRack because you can still find it at trustworthy online retailers.

 The Alpine Bod is technically retired but it's still sold online. You've found a page of history! The Alpine Bod is no longer produced by Black Diamond. We're showing it as "available" on WeighMyRack because you can still find it at trustworthy online retailers.

Black Diamond Alpine BOD

Alpine Bod

Rating

My vote: None ( 3.6 avg )

Description

With proven performance since sometime around the Pleistocene, the A-Bod is simple, minimal, perfected and classic.

Traditional buckle
Quick-release leg loops
4 gear loops
12 kN-rated haul loop
Entire harness constructed from quick-dry nylon webbing

Retail price

US$ 49.95

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Weight (g)

Weight

In grams, the weight, as stated by the manufacturer/brand.

If there are differences in weight (due to multiple sizes or optional accessories) we'll list them here.

The default weight is the middle-most size, often this is size M.

395 g

M : 395 g / 14 oz

BD doesn't provide the weights for other sizes so we're working on gathering this info by hand, stay tuned!

Fit Unisex
Sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
Gear Loops

Number of Gear Loops

Gear loops are used to hold gear (quickdraws, cams, etc) onto your harness. 4 gear loops is most common.

0 - 1 Gear Loops

Most often on full body harnesses or guide/gym style harnesses.

2-3 Gear Loops

Mostly found on lighter harnesses made for [ski] mountaineering or high-end sport climbing where weight is a high priority.

4 - 5 Gear Loops

The standard/most common number for climbing harnesses. Perfect for sport and trad.

More Than 6 Gear Loops

Designed for long multi-pitch and big wall climbing, found on harnesses made to hold the maximum amount of gear.

Worth Considering

Occasionally, the number of gear loops will change on a harness model depending on the size. There could be 7 gear loops for the med/large but only 5 gear loops for the xsmall/small. In this case we list the highest number for the filters, and then write an explanation on the product page like, “Size S/XS can only fit 5 gear loops.”

4 Gear loops
Ice Clip Slots

Ice Clip Slot

Ice clipper slots are made to fit a carabiner that holds ice screws. These slots are generally only used by ice climbers but there is no disadvantage to having them on your harness.

Less than 40% of harnesses will have ice clipper slots. And those harnesses will usually have 2 or 4 slots, often located next to, or between, the gear loops.

No, 0
Belay / Tie-In Tie-In
Waist Buckle Type Manual Doubleback
Leg Buckle Type Clip
Drop Seat No
Haul Loop

Haul Loop

Trad climbers often look for a haul loop as they're intended to haul a rope (second line) or pack (while you climb the chimney).

A haul loop can also hold shoes or other accessories. Although not the intended use, it is also commonly used to hold a chalk bag.

No  (12kN)
Certification ­
Size Chart

XS
Waist: 56-68 cm / 23-27 in
Legs: 41-51 cm / 16-20 in
S
Waist: 66-76 cm / 26-30 in
Legs: 46-56 cm / 18-22 in
M
Waist: 74-84 cm / 29-33 in
Legs: 51-61 cm / 20-24 in
L
Waist: 81-91 cm / 32-36 in
Legs: 56-66 cm / 22-26 in
XL (will fit the lower range of XXL)
Waist: 89-99 cm / 35-39 in
Legs: 61-71 cm / 24-28 in

AVG RATING
6
( 6 avg )
Rating
6
( 6 avg )

The OG for fast and light

Pros
Light
Comfortable
Easy to use with or withought gloves
Cons
Newer models are lighter
Familiarity
I’ve used it a ton

My first harness! Years ago i bought this for alpine and single pitch back country use. Since then it has been everything from my back up to my go too. This simple harness excells and because of its retro wide  nylon leg loops is actually pretty comfortable on epic days in the back country.

10/10 would whip in it

 

 

Outdoor Gear Lab Gear Review rating 2.3/5

This is the most popular mountaineering harnesses ever made because it is simple, inexpensive, and gets the job done. This is a Black Diamond Bod Harness without the padding on the waist and no belay loop. This makes the Alpine Bod a lighter and faster drying climbing harness, two important factors in the mountains. It does come with gear loops.

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The UIAA equipment standard provides a baseline for equipment performance in a test lab under controlled conditions on new equipment. Although these test conditions are relevant to the conditions encountered climbing, conditions encountered at the crags and the condition of the equipment are equally important. This recommendation from the UIAA member federation The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) provides vital equipment information that is NOT explicitly addressed in the standard, particularly failure modes of the equipment and recommendations for the use, inspection, maintenance, and retirement of equipment.