Black Diamond Camalot C4 Package #0.5 - 3

You can pick up this same set-up at BD's own website for $36 less, plus with free shipping!

Black Diamond C4's are the standard backbone of my (and many other climber's) rack for good reason. Black Diamond's offer wider range than single stem cams but are much more predictable and stable than other double stem or link cams. The downside is that they are heavier than single stem cams. I also bought the #4 cam, but don't place it that often.

These cams are by far the best on the market. The double axle really helps out with extractions of overcamed units. These work great in cracks horizontal or vertical. These are definitely a must on any trad rack. These cams do not walk when placed right and are the best of any cams I have ever used. I have seen several whippers on these cams and trust. They feel beefy, yet light. I would highly recommend these cams. Make your own opinions, but I will always use my Black Diamonds when given the option. This is a great deal to get most of your bd rack (or double up) at once. Bottom line, love em.

...especially the new C4 design. They're lightweight, ergonomically very comfortable, and have an excellent camming range. I bought the package as a start to my cam rack and will likely be buying the same package in the future to double up on all my sizes. A definite "must-have" piece of gear for any trad rack.

I have sets of Friends, Metolius ultralights and a few smaller C3's and wanted to fill out my rack with a modern set, and the .5-3 C4 combo pack was perfect. The smaller C4's are about as useful as you could ask for, beautifully made and possessing the largest range of any conventional cams I know of, however, even the size 3 has a tendency to walk a little more than I like. They can be placed with good stability but it takes a little more futzing than with Friends or the Metolius cams....don't know why unless it's the double pivot design which is responsible for the wider range. At any rate, these are top notch and recommended highly up to size 2. Above size 2 they are still usefull but I think there might be better choices in larger cams.

I recommend this package anyone setting up top ropes or just beginning their trad. climbing career. I have always been a fan of Black Diamond's cams and their camming action. The color code is always easy for me to remember. BD has their cams mastered. The C3s are also nice and built with the same quality.

The C4's are the shit and this is a great way to save some change by buying more at once. I was in the creek this past weekend and it's just so nice to grab a C4 as opposed to the old design. You may find yourself saving the C4's for the crux placements because they are so much easier to place.

I just bought a set of BD C4 Camalots and finally after 3 weeks of being rained out I got to use them. They were incredible, so easy to use and so solid feeling. It was kind of a heady route I was on and it felt good to know that my pro was bomber. I had a whole assortment of other cams on my rack but these were definitely the best.

This is the best all around selection for cams. You get all the "essential" sizes with this package. Plus there is nothing like the Black Diamond cam! I have had this set for years, but a friend of mine went climbing with us this past weekend and did his first trad lead. He used all of these and over-cammed most of them (still learning) and they still worked phenomenally. And I could still clean them! No doubt, a perfect purchase!

The new C4's are great. The wired loop end makes hanging on to the cam feel very secure especially during a sketchy clip. They don't have the fancy "rangefinders" but if you need those you probably shouldn't be leading on your own anyway! A great product gets even better with these upgraded cams.

Great cams. Good action, lightweight. Highly recommended and a great price.

It is my first set of cams for a beginner rack for the Gunks. They squeeze smoothly and "grab" the rock pretty well. I'd need maybe 2 more in lower ranges .5-1 to be complete.

It is hard to beat Black Diamond when it comes to cam designs. This is a great package. If you are looking to get your set first cams, round out your current rack, or double up on the most used sizes, I recommend this package. Along with getting the best cams (IMHO) you get the quality and reputation of Black Diamond.

This camming system truly reflects the thousands of hours and dollars that BD has spent on research/testing. Amazing weight, range, and their new slings are super sweet. So good it hurts.