At Vertical Addiction, we recommend the Solution Guide Harness to climbers who split their time between trad climbing, multi-pitch rock climbing, alpine climbing, and ice climbing. It carries a full rack comfortably, hangs exceptionally well during long belays, and the adjustable leg loops make it easy to adapt from summer rock climbing to winter alpine objectives. If you want one harness that does nearly everything well, this is one of our favourites.

• Trad climbing
• Multi-pitch rock climbing
• Alpine climbing
• Ice climbing
• Big wall climbing

• Adjustable leg loops for year-round versatility.
  
• Four oversized thermoformed gear loops for carrying large trad racks.
  
• Rated fifth rear gear loop for additional equipment.
  
• Four Ice Clipper slots for ice climbing and mountaineering.
  
• Contour Edge waistbelt and leg loops reduce pressure points during long hangs.
  
• Lightweight, durable Dyneema Infinity Loop belay loop.
  
• Adjustable rear elastic risers.
  
• Designed for trad climbing, alpine climbing, ice climbing, and big wall climbing.

Is the Black Diamond Solution Guide Harness good for trad climbing?

Yes. The Solution Guide was designed with trad climbing in mind. Its oversized gear loops easily carry a full rack of cams, nuts, alpine draws, and quickdraws, while the comfortable waistbelt and leg loops make long hanging belays much more enjoyable.

Can I use the Solution Guide Harness for sport climbing?

Absolutely. Although it's optimized for trad and multi-pitch climbing, the Solution Guide performs equally well for single-pitch sport climbing. The only trade-off is that it's slightly heavier than a dedicated lightweight sport harness because of its additional features and adjustable leg loops.

Is the Black Diamond Solution Guide suitable for ice climbing?

Yes. The harness includes four Ice Clipper attachment slots and adjustable leg loops, making it easy to wear over additional winter layers. It's an excellent choice for ice climbing, mixed climbing, and alpine mountaineering.

What is the difference between the Solution Guide and the Black Diamond Solution Harness?

The Solution Guide is built for climbers who need greater versatility. It adds adjustable leg loops, larger gear loops, a rated fifth gear loop, and Ice Clipper slots, making it better suited for trad, alpine, and ice climbing. The standard Solution Harness is lighter and primarily designed for sport climbing.

Is the Solution Guide comfortable for hanging belays?

Yes. Black Diamond's Contour Edge™ construction distributes pressure across the waistbelt and leg loops to reduce pressure points during long belays, multi-pitch climbs, and extended days on the wall.

How much gear can the Solution Guide carry?

The four oversized thermoformed gear loops are designed to carry a full trad rack, including cams, nuts, alpine draws, quickdraws, and slings. The rated fifth rear loop provides additional storage for extra equipment or a tag line.