Metolius Session II Crash Pad - Lightweight Bouldering Pad (4 kg)

The Metolius Session II Crash Pad is a lightweight folding bouldering pad that makes an excellent first pad. At 4 kg with a 91.4 × 121.9 cm landing area, it's one of the most popular pads in Metolius's range for good reason: dependable protection in a package you'll actually enjoy carrying.

The 4" sandwich foam pairs a closed-cell top layer that spreads the impact with an open-cell core that absorbs it, and angle-cut hinges close the centre gutter between the sections. The 900D outer fabric shrugs off abrasion, the redesigned flap closure makes loading your kit inside easier and covers the shoulder straps while you climb, and dual drag handles let you shift the pad between attempts.

Pick the Session II if you're moving from indoor to outdoor bouldering, want a pad for short approaches and everyday sessions, or plan to build a modular system over time. Metolius's Recon offers more coverage in a balanced size, and the Magnum is the maximum-coverage option.

Why you'll love it

• Light and portable – 4 kg, easy to carry and store
• Proven protection – 4" sandwich foam with angle-cut hinges
• Quick to reposition – dual drag handles for moving between attempts
• Tough – 900D outer fabric and speed-hook aluminium buckles
• Great first pad – ideal for new outdoor climbers

Good to know

• Open size: 91.4 × 121.9 × 10.2 cm
• Folded size: 91.4 × 66 × 20.3 cm
• Weight: 4 kg
• Foam: closed-cell top layer over an open-cell core, 4" total
• Redesigned flap closure for easier loading; the flap covers the shoulder straps in use
• Cross-clipper logo rug for cleaning your shoes
• Colours: Black/Grey (grey) and Rust/Black (orange)

Who it's for

Beginner and intermediate boulderers buying their first crash pad, climbers making the indoor-to-outdoor transition, and anyone who wants a light pad for short approaches and everyday sessions. It also makes a sensible extra pad in a modular setup.