The Sock – #KeepYourSockOn

Light everyday XC pod harness

The Sock is AirDesign’s answer to pilots who want one pod harness to cover normal cross-country flying, hike-and-fly training and occasional bivouac use without moving into an extreme ultralight harness. It combines a structured back and close-fitting geometry with an inflatable AirPillow protector and substantial usable storage.

Cloudbase perspective

The Sock sits in a useful middle ground: substantially lighter and more compact than many conventional XC pods, but designed as an everyday harness rather than equipment you save only for lightweight missions. If every gram is critical, compare it with The Sock SL. If durability and regular XC use carry more weight in the decision, the standard Sock is the logical starting point.

Construction & features

• Sock-fit close-contact geometry
• Structured 3D-shaped back
• Stable geometry with effective weight-shift authority
• AirPillow inflatable protection from thighs to upper lumbar area
• Five-point clip-in system
• Front rescue container with shoulder-connected rescue risers
• Large side pockets, rear storage, battery sleeve and zipped nose pocket

Technical specifications

Maximum equipped pilot weight is 120 kg. Harness sizing depends on body proportions as well as height and weight, so trying the harness or discussing fit with Cloudbase is recommended.

Delivery

• Edelrid Foras carabiners
• Inflatable AirPillow protector
• Superlight rescue risers
• Inflating / packing bag
• 3-step speedbar