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Thanks for all your comments. I think I might go with the Trango Mountain Harness.

Thanks, great link. The Cassin Eolo harness looks good, but expensive. I don't plan to take big falls or hanging in for long periods. Primary use would be steep snow and glacier travel and climbing as a means to an end (i.e. getting to peaks).

Yeah, I was wondering about a single attachment point. Would it be uncomfortable in a fall with the pull all on the waist? Also, what company is "PMS"? Do you think the webbing is too thin in this Trango harness: http://trango.com/prod.php?id=98 And the Mammut Alpine Lite harness is here: http://www.mtntools.com/cat/rclimb/harness/mammutalpinelightharness.htm

Thanks. I already have a sport climbing harness. I weigh 108 lbs, so every ounce in my pack counts! So, if the drop seat feature isn't all that usefull then should I go with the Trango Mountain harness? Any opinions on this harness?

I'm looking for a light compact harness for general mountaineering use. I'm considering Trango Mountain Harness (9 oz) and Mammut Alpine Lite Harness (10 oz). Both are about $35 and have quick release adjustable leg loops. The main differences are the Trango Mountain has a belay loop, and the Mammut Alpine Lite has a drop seat feature. Without a belay loop I gather I need to have an extra caribiner to holp up the loop between the leg loops and attach it to the waist belt, as well as for attaching my belay device. How does the drop seat feature work when tied in to the rope? If the rope is tied through the loop between the leg loops and the waist belt, wouldn't I still need to untie from the rope to put on rain pants or toilet calls? Your comments are greatly appreciated!