{"product_id":"wild-country-friend-0-4-cam-lightweight-protection-for-trad-alpine-climbing","title":"Wild Country Friend 0.4 Cam - Lightweight Protection for Trad \u0026 Alpine Climbing","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet the Wild Country Friend 0.4 cam, a compact, lightweight camming device designed for trad and alpine routes. Its classic camming angle and refined engineering help you secure placements with confidence on varied rock features. This redesign honors the original idea while embracing the demands of modern vertical terrain, delivering a balance of control, speed, and reliability you can feel in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy climbers choose this reliable tool\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOriginal 13.75° camming angle provides consistent grip across crack widths, helping you place with steadiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExtendable Dyneema sling lets you re-time placements on long or wandering routes, reducing rope drag along the way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHollow dual axles cut weight and expand placement range, making it easier to reach awkward or shaded cracks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLightweight profile and size 0.4 offer a compact footprint on your rack for quick handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSolid specifications: 9 kN strength, weight 2.65 oz, and head width 43.7 mm, all contributing to dependable protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA real-world feel and use cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a mixed alpine traverse, the 0.4 cam slips into slender cracks and then tucks cleanly as you extend the sling to align with your rope line. The device feels responsive when you twist and set it, offering a reassuring bite as you test the rock’s edges and grains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you’re working a long trad climb with varied features, the lightweight build helps you move between pitches without fatigue. The 43.7 mm head width facilitates easy cleaning after a secure belay stance, while the 15.8–26.4 mm range covers a broad spectrum of cracks you’re likely to encounter on popular routes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance — the essentials you may value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSize: 0.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRange: 15.8–26.4 mm (0.62–1.04 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStrength: 9 kN\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.65 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHead width: 43.7 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What makes the Wild Country Friend 0.4 cam suitable for trad climbing?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: A lightweight, compact design with a proven camming angle and extendable sling for adaptable placements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What technical specs define the 0.4 cam's performance?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Covers 15.8–26.4 mm, 9 kN strength, 2.65 oz weight, head width 43.7 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Wild Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42319070855248,"sku":"B07BGT38CJ","price":150.92,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9645\/8576\/files\/wild-country-friend-0-4-cam-closeup.jpg?v=1777636697","url":"https:\/\/canadawildco.com\/products\/wild-country-friend-0-4-cam-lightweight-protection-for-trad-alpine-climbing","provider":"Canada WildCo. | Hunting Gear, Fishing Equipment \u0026 Outdoor Essentials for the Canadian Wild","version":"1.0","type":"link"}