Metolius Ultralight Offset Master Cams: A good choice for desert aid climbing

Overall, I give the Metolius Offsets a solid 3 stars out of five because the other brands with the thumb loops are easier to handle, have narrower head widths for shallow placements and their trigger sleeves are less likely to affect the placement when that part of the stem is bent over an edge. That said, the lobes of the Metolius Offset Master Cams do have great holding power, the units are among the lightest on the market and the price point is about $10 to $20 less than the aforementioned brands. With that in mind, I can say the Metolius Ultralight Offset Master Cams are a pretty good investment for a diversified rack.