Camp Tree Access Evo Climbing Harness?

samsquatch · Nov 30, 2019

Does anyone have experience with this gear? Seems like a cool innovation - I like the little red loops on the side of the bridge, are they designed to support weight/second TIP?
Plenty of 'biner loops, but one thing I don't notice: a solid ring or two to hang a chainsaw lanyard.

treestuff.com - Camp Tree Access Evo Climbing Harness

Only 4.2 lbs, and it's compatible with their chest harness for full-body capability. And, for $300? Someone has to have a reason to not like this?

islandarb · Nov 30, 2019

For skinny folk. I hear. A few I know love it. I would not try it with your money.

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SomethingWitty · Dec 8, 2019

samsquatch said:
Does anyone have experience with this gear? Seems like a cool innovation - I like the little red loops on the side of the bridge, are they designed to support weight/second TIP?
Plenty of 'biner loops, but one thing I don't notice: a solid ring or two to hang a chainsaw lanyard.

treestuff.com - Camp Tree Access Evo Climbing Harness

Only 4.2 lbs, and it's compatible with their chest harness for full-body capability. And, for $300? Someone has to have a reason to not like this?

I love the look of them. I've noticed several climbers using them recently, and I'd love one for working in a lift to easily transition between lift and tree or to wear my own shit for ascent at comps.
I've heard it's a little pinchy, but your experience may vary. It offers benefits that the TM doesn't, and it is not as capable in that ultra-maneuverable realm. You can also run multiple factory bridges on those shackles, as well as swap the shackles for the ring open from petzl (I spoke to a Camp representative about both of these things at ARC).

speelyei · Dec 9, 2019

I’ve got one, I like it quite a bit.

Doubled up the bridge immediately, and added some rings and snaps with accessory cord.
I don’t use the red looped ends on the bridge terminations, ever.
They did provide a lot of gear loops, but they all feel like they're on my back, not really on the sides. I wear a 34” waist, and got the “regular” size, but I would be curious to try the “large” size and see if that orients the side d’s and gear loops a little moe forward.
For just climbing around with a handsaw, the harness by itself is real comfy. If I am dragging a chainsaw around, I have to wear the shoulder harness. Otherwise, it drags the harness down and feels saggy.
All in all, I like it and will keep using it.

Jonny · Dec 9, 2019

The bridge looks very well thought out.
I don’t see why someone couldn’t use that bridge on a TreeAustria, Timber3D, or anything with shackles securing the bridge.

Chaplain242 · Jul 18, 2020

Any new observations in regard to the camp
Access full body? Considering this harness, or the Buckingham spartan...

Winchman · Jul 21, 2020

samsquatch said:
Does anyone have experience with this gear? Seems like a cool innovation - I like the little red loops on the side of the bridge, are they designed to support weight/second TIP?
Plenty of 'biner loops, but one thing I don't notice: a solid ring or two to hang a chainsaw lanyard.

treestuff.com - Camp Tree Access Evo Climbing Harness

Only 4.2 lbs, and it's compatible with their chest harness for full-body capability. And, for $300? Someone has to have a reason to not like this?

The ad you linked includes this: "Loops on bridge for extra positioning point". They're extensions of the bridge rope without the tubular cover. The two small clips above the bridge are for attaching an optional bosun's chair, but I've never seen one advertised anywhere.

I've been using a Camp ANSI GT full-body harness for eight months now. The lower part is similar to this but doesn't have the bridge. I really like the STS buckling system which saves time when putting the harness on/off. It's a comfortable and very well-constructed harness. I see every reason to like this one, too.

After reading the reviews, I feel the need to add a comment about some of the complaints about crotch comfort. If you get your things properly positioned before tightening the harness, it's just fine. Can't speak to the lady reviewer's problem, though.