>>934813>fragile materialsI am sure this might influence rubbing related durability. But in my experience Arc'teryx is very reliable with their lifetime CS, so i felt confident.
>sandstoneMy local stone is indeed sandstone, but i never chimney up cracks so narrow that my i truely have to squeeze. We'll see once i have the chance to truely put it through extreme scenarios.
I do not seperate my gear from work content. Only my shoes usually dangle from a carabiner attached to the bag.
If you aren't happy with your harness why don't you replace it?
>Also 10 years is way over recommended lifetime of safety-related climbing equipment.>MammutI never knew they were more expensive in North America.
>in Europe a softshell goes for around EUR200-300 new.I have always found that the only major brand which rivals Pata' in its 'Gucci'-factor is Arc'.
>Arc' Veilance - quite cocky >I cannot really think of any European outdoor brand which has the amount of luxury appeal as those two N.American brands. Although brands like Mammut apparently play in similar price brackets. 