The Petzl Reverso Belay Device is a versatile and lightweight belay and rappel device designed for single-pitch and multi-pitch climbing as well as mountaineering. Its flexible design allows climbers to belay a partner, rappel, and use Reverso mode to belay one or two second climbers directly from the anchor.
Designed for smooth rope handling, the REVERSO allows the rope to glide efficiently through the device while helping reduce wear. Its broad rope compatibility makes it suitable for a wide range of single, half, and twin ropes, making it a practical choice for climbers who need one device for multiple applications.
Key Features
- Versatile and lightweight belay/rappel device.
- Suitable for single-pitch and multi-pitch climbing.
- Designed for mountaineering applications.
- Can be used with one or two rope strands.
- Allows belaying of a climbing partner.
- Can be used for rappelling.
- Reverso mode allows belaying one or two second climbers from the anchor.
- Specific design allows smooth rope movement through the device.
- Helps reduce rope wear.
- Compatible with a wide range of rope diameters.
Versatile Belaying and Rappelling
The Petzl Reverso Belay Device is designed to handle several essential rope-management tasks. It can be used to belay a climbing partner, rappel, and provide a second-climber belay system when used in Reverso mode.
Its versatility makes it suitable for both single-pitch and multi-pitch climbing, as well as mountaineering where lightweight and adaptable equipment is valuable.
Reverso Mode for Belaying Seconds
One of the key features of the REVERSO is its ability to belay one or two second climbers from the anchor. This makes it particularly useful for multi-pitch climbing systems where climbers need to manage multiple rope strands and bring partners up from an anchor.
Smooth Rope Handling
The specific design of the Petzl Reverso Belay Device allows the rope to glide smoothly through the device. This helps provide controlled rope handling while also reducing wear on the rope during use.
Wide Rope Compatibility
The REVERSO is compatible with most commonly used climbing rope diameters across single, half, and twin rope categories:
- Single ropes: 8.5 to 11 mm
- Half ropes: 7.1 to 9.2 mm
- Twin ropes: 6.9 to 9.2 mm
This wide compatibility makes the device suitable for different climbing setups and rope configurations.
Lightweight for Climbing and Mountaineering
With its versatile functionality and lightweight design, the Petzl Reverso Belay Device is well suited to climbers who want to carry a single device capable of handling belaying, rappelling, and multi-pitch rope-management tasks.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Petzl Reverso Belay Device |
| Product Type | Belay/Rappel Device |
| Primary Applications | Single-pitch climbing, multi-pitch climbing, mountaineering |
| Rope Strands | One or two |
| Reverso Mode | Belay one or two seconds from the anchor |
| Single Rope Compatibility | 8.5–11 mm |
| Half Rope Compatibility | 7.1–9.2 mm |
| Twin Rope Compatibility | 6.9–9.2 mm |
| Rope Handling | Smooth rope glide, reduced wear |
Choose Petzl Reverso Belay Device
The Petzl Reverso Belay Device combines lightweight construction with versatile belaying and rappelling functionality. Its Reverso mode, smooth rope handling, and broad compatibility with single, half, and twin ropes make it a practical device for single-pitch climbing, multi-pitch routes, and mountaineering.
Shop the Petzl Reverso Belay Device from Backpackers Outdoor for a versatile solution to your climbing and rope-management needs.

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