What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"I've trusted Friends on everything from local crags to long alpine days. The action is smooth, the lobes grip well, and the extendable sling saves weight and drag on wandering pitches. No matter the size, each unit feels intuitive and confidence-inspiring the moment it's in the rock."When we're racking up for winding splitters or long alpine linkups, the Wild Country Friend Camming Device gives us the sense of trust that only decades of refinement can offer. Each size carries forward the heritage of the original camming device while adding thoughtful updates that improve handling, bite, and security in cracks of all shapes. From thin parallel seams to widening constrictions, the familiar 13. 75deg cam angle provides predictable performance that helps us move upward with certainty. As pitches trend or flare, the dual-axle architecture increases expansion range and adds stability in awkward placements. Polished aluminum lobes settle confidently on smoother rock, while the hollow axle construction trims weight across the rack. The extendable Dyneema sling simplifies rope management and reduces the need for extra draws, especially on terrain that wanders. Whether we're building anchors or sewing up a pumpy crack, the Friend is a reliable tool that adapts to the demands of the climb.