Escape Climbing XL Zone Plus
The XL Zone Plus is a large hinged pad from Escape Climbing for mid-height problems, highballs and traverses. Open it is 132 x 117 cm and 12.7 cm thick, 1.54 m² of landing at 9.1 kg. Two layers of open-cell and closed-cell foam, firm, with high impact protection.
Among the 157 crashpads we track it has a bigger landing than 69%, is thicker than 78% and lighter per m² than 10%.
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XL Zone Plus landing and protection
| Impact protection | High |
| Foam firmness | Firm |
| Foam layers | 2 |
| Foam | open-cell, closed-cell |
| Hinge protection | Yes |
| Durability | High |
What the XL Zone Plus is for
Best for midrange, highball and traverse.
Strengths & Trade-offs
XL Zone Plus strengths
- Extra-large landing area with 5 inches of foam
- Includes blubber pad for additional coverage
- Durable ripstop nylon construction
- Premium shoulder and hip strap system
XL Zone Plus trade-offs
- Heavy - best for roadside or short approaches
- Newer brand without established repair/warranty reputation
XL Zone Plus specifications
| Open size | 132 × 117 cm (52 x 46 in) |
| Thickness | 12.7 cm (5.0 in) |
| Weight | 9.1 kg (20.1 lb) |
| Fold style | Hinge |
| Closure | Buckle |
| Shell | 1000 D |
| Bottom coating | None |
| Reconfigurable | Yes |
| Released | 2025 |
| Shoulder straps | Yes |
| Waist belt | Yes |
| Chest strap | Yes |
| Carry handles | 4 |
| Bandolier strap | No |
| Gear storage | Generous |
Extras: Shoe wipe, Gear pocket and Load flap.
What the XL Zone Plus costs
No shop in the EU pool lists the XL Zone Plus in stock right now.
Alternatives to the XL Zone Plus
- Snap Grand Rebound
- Flashed Big Squishy
- Mad Rock Duo
- Mammut Crashiano Pad
- Organic BackFourty Big Pad
- Organic Big Pad
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