The Petzl Avao Harness is a comfortable and adjustable harness designed for work-at-height applications where secure attachment, freedom of movement, and efficient equipment organization are important. Its ergonomic construction combines breathable padding, semi-rigid support, sliding straps, and multiple attachment points to provide comfort and practical functionality throughout the workday.

The harness features widely spaced shoulder straps to help reduce neck chafing, while thin sliding straps allow greater freedom of movement. Contoured foam and breathable materials are used across the shoulder straps, waistbelt, and leg loops to improve comfort while working or moving around. The semi-rigid waistbelt and leg loops provide support while helping maintain an optimal fit.

Key Features

• Comfortable Construction: Contoured foam and breathable materials are used on the shoulder straps, waistbelt, and leg loops.
• Widely Spaced Shoulder Straps: Help reduce chafing around the neck.
• Thin Sliding Straps: Provide greater freedom and ease of movement.
• Semi-Rigid Support: Waistbelt and leg loops help provide support and maintain an optimal harness fit.
• Foldable Side Attachment Points: Metal side points can be folded down when not required to help prevent accidental snagging.
• Replaceable Elastic Leg Loop Bands: Help maintain the appropriate adjustment while walking or suspended.
• DOUBLEBACK Buckles: Self-locking buckles make adjustment of the shoulder straps, waistbelt, and leg loops simple and convenient.
• Anti-Slip Buckle Devices: Help maintain the selected adjustment throughout the workday.
• Multiple Attachment Points: Includes ventral, lateral, sternal, dorsal, and rear waistbelt attachment points for different work-at-height applications.
• Five Equipment Loops: Pre-shaped loops with protective sheaths provide convenient equipment organization.
• CARITOOL and INTERFAST Compatibility: Two slots allow installation of CARITOOL tool holders or the INTERFAST connection system.
• Work Seat Connection: The ventral D ring has connection points for installing a PODIUM or LITEPOD work seat.

Comfortable Construction for Work at Height

The Petzl Avao Harness is designed with comfort in mind for work and movement at height. Its widely spaced shoulder straps help reduce pressure and chafing around the neck, while the thin sliding straps provide greater freedom of movement.

The shoulder straps, waistbelt, and leg loops feature contoured foam lined with breathable material. This construction helps make the harness more comfortable during work and movement. The semi-rigid waistbelt and leg loops provide support while helping the harness maintain a suitable fit.

Easy Adjustment with DOUBLEBACK Buckles

The harness uses self-locking DOUBLEBACK buckles on the shoulder straps, waistbelt, and leg loops. These buckles make adjustment straightforward and convenient.

Anti-slip devices installed on the DOUBLEBACK buckles help maintain the selected adjustment throughout the workday, reducing the need for repeated adjustments during use.

Foldable Side Attachment Points

The metal side attachment points can be folded down when not in use. This design helps reduce the possibility of the attachment points accidentally snagging on surrounding equipment or structures.

The elastic bands on the leg loops are replaceable and available as an accessory. They help the harness maintain its adjustment whether the user is walking or suspended.

Multiple Attachment Points

The Petzl Avao provides dedicated attachment points for different work-at-height applications:

• Ventral attachment point: For a descender, a positioning lanyard in single mode, or a work seat on the ventral D ring. The textile connection point allows a lanyard with a RING OPEN attachment ring to be installed.
• Lateral attachment points: For connecting a positioning lanyard in double mode.
• Sternal attachment point: For a fall-arrest system.
• Dorsal attachment point: For a fall-arrest system.
• Rear waistbelt attachment point: For a restraint lanyard.

Efficient Equipment Organization

The Petzl Avao Harness provides multiple options for organizing work equipment. It features five pre-shaped equipment loops with protective sheaths and two slots designed for CARITOOL tool holders or the INTERFAST connection system.

The metal ventral D ring also includes connection points for installing a PODIUM or LITEPOD work seat, providing additional flexibility for compatible work-at-height configurations.

Technical Specifications

Choose Petzl Avao Harness from Backpackers Outdoor

The Petzl Avao Harness combines ergonomic comfort, adjustable support, multiple attachment points, and practical equipment organization for work-at-height applications. Its breathable contact zones, sliding straps, DOUBLEBACK buckles, foldable side attachment points, and dedicated equipment loops make it a versatile choice for professional users. Shop the Petzl Avao Harness from Backpackers Outdoor for your work-at-height equipment needs.