Consumer Reports

The Arc'teryx C-Quence is their first new harness design in many years, and is a successful all-around model that improves on many of the popular Arc'teryx features, such as the Warp Strength Technology waistbelt design. This waistbelt sits flat against the body and has minimal to no padding inside of it, but disburses the weight of a climber over the entire area of waist and leg loops to greatly increase comfort while also reducing bulk and heat trapped by foam cushioning. Compared to previous Arc'teryx models with similar designs, the waist belt is not nearly as broad, and is even more comfortable. It also comes with tons of clipping space for draws and cams on four easy to clip plastic molded gear loops, and a fifth gear loop for extras in the back. The fixed leg loop design is low bulk, while having the ability to stretch to a much wider fit to easily accommodate added clothing. These leg loops are far more comfortable than all other Arc'teryx designs we have tested in the past, especially for belaying, effectively fixing what was our number one complaint with the design of the Arc'teryx AR-395a.
Like most Arc'teryx products in general, and harnesses in particular, this one is fairly pricey. That said, it isn't their most expensive harness, and virtually everyone we know who owns one is happy regardless of the purchase price. We were also surprised to learn that our size medium weighed 13.3 ounces, which is on the heavier side of the spectrum, and not nearly as light as the super thin construction would lead us to believe. Despite these qualms, we think this is easily one of the most comfortable harnesses you can buy, and is very well suited for absolutely any climbing activity. Use it for cragging or in the gym, long trad routes, alpine adventures, frozen pillars, or even glacier walk ups, and you won't be disappointed.

OutdoorGearLab

The Arc'teryx C-Quence is a successful all-around model that improves on many popular Arc'teryx features. We love their Warp Strength Technology waist belt design. This waist belt sits flat against the body and has minimal to no padding inside, but disperses the weight of a climber over the entire area of waist and leg loops to greatly increase comfort while also reducing bulk and heat trapped by foam cushioning. The fixed leg loop design is low bulk but still has the ability to stretch to a much wider fit to easily accommodate added clothing.
Like most Arc'teryx products in general, and harnesses in particular, this one is fairly pricey. That said, it isn't their most expensive harness, and virtually everyone we know who owns one is happy regardless of the purchase price. We were also surprised to learn that our size large weighs 13.7 ounces, which is on the heavier side of the spectrum, and not nearly as light as the super-thin construction would lead us to believe. Despite these qualms, we think this is easily one of the most comfortable harnesses you can buy, and it's very well suited for absolutely any climbing activity.
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