It's a scary thought to fall into a cravasse or take a winger with a big pack on! Give yourself a little peace of mind by wearing a chest harness. This will help reduce the chance of being flipped upside down and also hopfully wrenching a shoulder in case you unexpectedly "go exploring". Dress with a VARIO CHEST HARNESS in conjunction with your torso harness for glacial hiking, alpine and expedition climbing and of course rappelling big walls with a heavy load. VARIOs are fully adjustable and a great efficiency booster while facing long fixed rope ascents. Made in the Phillipines. Shipped world-wide.