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Edelrid Jay III Harness vs Wild Country Session 2.0 Harness (Men's)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Edelrid Jay III Harness is cheaper at —. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Edelrid Jay III Harness or Wild Country Session 2.0 Harness (Men's)?

The Edelrid Jay III Harness wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Edelrid Jay III Harness Wild Country Session 2.0 Harness (Men's)
US price
BrandEdelridWild Country
Released
Gear loops 4 5
Weight (oz) 13.9 15
Adjustable leg loops Yes Yes
Waist size range 71-102 cm, S-XL
Belay loop kn
Padding type Moveable/repositionable hip pad (exact foam type not specified)
Haul ice clipper slots 1 ice clipper slot; 1 chalk bag loop 2 ice tool holder slots
Intended use via ferrata, mountaineering, general rock climbing sport, trad, alpine, and ice climbing

Sources — Edelrid Jay III Harness: bergfreunde.eu (verified 2026-08-11). Wild Country Session 2.0 Harness (Men's): wildcountry.com (verified 2026-08-11).

What's the difference between the Edelrid Jay III Harness and Wild Country Session 2.0 Harness (Men's)?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Gear loops: Edelrid Jay III Harness 4 vs Wild Country Session 2.0 Harness (Men's) 5
  • Weight (oz): Edelrid Jay III Harness 13.9 vs Wild Country Session 2.0 Harness (Men's) 15
  • Haul ice clipper slots: Edelrid Jay III Harness 1 ice clipper slot; 1 chalk bag loop vs Wild Country Session 2.0 Harness (Men's) 2 ice tool holder slots
  • Intended use: Edelrid Jay III Harness via ferrata, mountaineering, general rock climbing vs Wild Country Session 2.0 Harness (Men's) sport, trad, alpine, and ice climbing

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