Safety Harness favorites

[BAK]

Just an opinion question so you can't go wrong.
What safety harness do you prefer and why?
I'm in the market for a new one this year.   

[supernaut]

I found myself in the same position between deer seasons 2 years ago. I had always worn a Hunter's Safety System vest and felt safe in it but like an idiot, I only attached to the tree once I got climbed up to height and then I also climbed down unattached. My vest was about 15 or so years old and I wanted to upgrade, a new vest or? I did some research, talked with some friends and decided to opt for a rock climbing harness and will honestly never go back to a vest. I'm comfortably attached from the time I leave the ground until I step back onto the ground. If I fall I'm facing the tree, can easily self rescue or can literally just hang out in the harness (I know because I did a lot of testing in the yard with the harness and my climber in the summer before the season started). Just like anything else, a rock climbing harness may not be ideal for you and the way you hunt but it works great for me. Best of luck in your quest and stay safe! 

[supernaut]

I forgot to add that the harness I went with was the Black Diamond Alpine Bod, it was around $50. You can make a lifeline to go around the tree to attach to your harness but I bought one from Hunters Safety Systems with the pursic (sp?) knot already built in for $20. I'm an ok knot tier but not ok enough to trust my life with my knot tying abilities. 

[dnovo]

I switched to a rock climbing harness last year also. Got the  Black Diamond. I won’t ever go back to my old harness. The rock climbing harness is way easier and lighter. I stay hooked up from the time I leave the ground. 

[Possum Head]

I would much prefer the rock climbing version unfortunately they don’t meet our state’s WMA requirements of a full body harness.I guess falling off a cliff isn’t as dangerous as falling out of a Summit 

[BAK]

And such as the black diamond aren't even made for old fat guys like me.   

[Dave Lay]

Look at a lone wolf harness, I’ve used SOP, muddy, and a few others and the lone wolf was the most comfortable and easiest to use . Im trying a rock climbing harness , the BD BOD , but not sure I’m gonna stick with it. Time will tell and BAK  I agree I’m using a XL with a 38” waist , I guess there’s not many fat rock climbers out there

[Trenton G.]

I've always used Hunter Safety System harnesses and liked them. Comfortable and iij never had issues with tben getting all tangled up like other harnesses have on me.

[Michael Guran]

I agree with the BD Alpine bod. I’ve been using it for 4 years and won’t go back. It’s especially nice in the early season because it’s so much lighter/cooler than a full harness.  I’m right handed and found that having the lifeline on my right side works best for maneuverability

[mangonboat]

I'm very happy with my Gorilla harness.  Not as lightweight as the rock climbing style but very well-built,  easy to adjust, etc.  I wear it year round when I'm working on the roof or using a chain saw from an extension ladder leaned up against a tree.

[dnovo]

Yeah. That’s one thing I noticed is sizing on the rock climbing harness. I wear 34 pants and use an XL harness.  If you’re on the heavy side I don’t know if there’s one for you.

[kopfjaeger]

I'm happy with my HSS harness /vest. I like the pockets. I like that it is impossible to end up upside down if I fall. And I like that it is reversible to Fl. Orange. And most of all I like the buckles on the leg straps, they're like seat belt buckles. 

[Southpawky]

I’ve had a seat o’the pants harness for a long time and it’s been a dandy. I think it was made by summit. I use it when hunting and hanging new setups. It has buckles on each side that I hook a lineman’s strap to so when I setup a stand I can lean back and use my hands for whatever need be. It’s just a old school harness style but I haven’t had a reason to get another one and I’m a gear nutt.