Review: Wild Country Blaze Harness

Wide straps and monster gear loops make this a trad climber’s dream, according to our Southeast testers who used it for six months on the granite and quartzite of Looking Glass Rock and Linville Gorge, both in North Carolina. “It’s sturdy, comfortable, and racks a lot of gear,” one smitten user said. The Blaze felt stiff on the first couple wears, but after that, it softened up and “molded to my specific body shape like a high-quality insole.” Two testers gave it a 9 out of 10 for comfort. Gear loops kept a full double rack within reach; testers didn’t have to twist awkwardly to retrieve pieces from the rear gear loops, and the front loops pushed gear conveniently forward.