Totem Cams

Totem Cam Set Finger Sizes

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"The Totem Cam's Direct Loading system genuinely changes how confident I feel in marginal placements. In thin, uneven, or slightly flared cracks where other cams feel sketchy, these lock in with a solidity that's hard to explain until you've fallen on one. The narrow head width on the smaller sizes is a real advantage when you're moving fast and need to get gear in quickly. These are the first cams I reach for."

Who It's For

Experienced trad climbers seeking reliable protection in thin and technical crack systems

The Totem Cam Set Finger Sizes is built for trad climbers who spend time on routes with thin, fingery, or irregularly shaped cracks where standard cams can struggle to find a confident placement. The Direct Loading system and independent lobe pairs reward climbers who understand cam mechanics and placement technique — this is not a beginner set. Climbers who are newer to trad will get more out of these once they've developed solid placement judgment, as the smaller sizes in particular require care to avoid overcamming.

What It's For

Thin crack systems, technical trad routes, and irregular or flared placements

The 0.50 through 1.00 size range covers finger-width crack systems where head width and holding power matter most. The Totem's narrow head profile lets you slot gear quickly into shallow or constricted placements, and the patented Direct Loading system delivers holding power even in pods, pinscars, and horizontal placements where four-lobe contact isn't guaranteed. Strong springs and flexible lobes reduce walking on long runouts, and the smooth trigger mechanism stays manageable even with gloves on.

Why We Like It

Narrow, precise, and bomber in placements where other cams fall short

The Direct Loading system is what separates the Totem from the field at this size range. Independent lobe pairs allow the cam to function effectively as an offset in uneven or flared cracks, and the narrow head width on the 0.50 and 0.65 gets into placements that other small cams simply won't fit. The 1.64:1 expansion range gives you meaningful flexibility within each size, and strong springs keep the cams from walking under rope drag. At 69–95 grams per cam, the finger sizes stay light on a rack that's already working hard on technical terrain.