Wild Country Friend Climbing Cams – Singles & Cam Sets

Proven Cam Protection for Trad & Alpine Climbing

The Wild Country Friend is a classic piece of climbing protection, combining a proven dual-axle design with excellent expansion range, ergonomic handling and an extendable Dyneema sling.

Available as individual Friends from size 0.3 to 4, as convenient three-piece sets, or as the comprehensive six-piece 0.4–3 set, you can choose exactly what you need to build, expand or replace your trad climbing rack.

With excellent overlap between sizes and Wild Country's proven 13.75° cam angle, Friends provide dependable and versatile protection across everything from smaller cracks to larger placements.

Available Options

Individual Friends

• Friend 0.3

• Friend 0.4

• Friend 0.5

• Friend 0.75

• Friend 1

• Friend 2

• Friend 3

• Friend 4

Friend Set 0.4–0.75 – 3 Piece

• Friend 0.4

• Friend 0.5

• Friend 0.75

A versatile set covering smaller crack placements and an excellent addition to an existing trad rack.

Friend Set 1–3 – 3 Piece

• Friend 1

• Friend 2

• Friend 3

Three highly useful medium-to-large sizes, ideal for expanding a rack or doubling up on frequently used Friends.

Friend Set 0.4–3 – 6 Piece

• Friend 0.4

• Friend 0.5

• Friend 0.75

• Friend 1

• Friend 2

• Friend 3

The core of a comprehensive trad rack, providing protection across cracks from approximately 16.8mm to 79.2mm.

Why You'll Love Them

Wide Placement Range
Dual-axle construction provides broad expansion ranges and useful overlap between neighbouring sizes.

Extendable Dyneema Slings
Built-in extendable slings can help reduce rope drag and cam movement while reducing the need for additional quickdraws or extenders.

Proven Dual-Axle Design
Provides excellent stability, useful expansion range and dependable placement options.

High-Friction Cam Surfaces
Polished, unanodised aluminium lobes provide dependable friction when weighted.

Ergonomic Thumb Loops
Designed for comfortable, controlled placement and straightforward retrieval.

Excellent Size Overlap
The graduated range makes it easier to find an appropriate Friend for changing crack sizes.

Lightweight Construction
Hollow axles help minimise weight without compromising strength or reliability.

Designed for Trad & Alpine Climbing

Wild Country Friends are ideal for:

• Traditional climbing

• UK trad climbing

• Multi-pitch routes

• Alpine climbing

• Building your first comprehensive cam rack

• Expanding an existing protection rack

• Doubling up on frequently used cam sizes

• Replacing or upgrading older cams

Whether you're choosing a single Friend to fill a gap in your rack or investing in a complete set, the range offers reliable, efficient protection for a huge variety of placements.

Performance Characteristics

Dual-Axle Construction
Provides broad expansion ranges, stability and useful overlap between sizes.

13.75° Cam Angle
Wild Country's proven geometry delivers consistent holding performance across the range.

Polished Aluminium Cam Surfaces
Untreated aluminium surfaces are designed to provide excellent friction when the cam is loaded.

12mm Extendable Dyneema Slings
Helps reduce rope drag and cam walking while allowing greater flexibility when extending placements.

Ergonomic Thumb Loops
Provides comfortable handling when placing, adjusting and retrieving the cam.

Hollow Axles
Reduce unnecessary weight while maintaining strength and durability.

Technical Specifications

Friend 0.4

• Expansion Range: 16.8–23.8mm

• Strength: 9 kN

• Cam Stop Strength: 9 kN

• Weight: 75g

Friend 0.5

• Expansion Range: 22–31mm

• Strength: 12 kN

• Cam Stop Strength: 10 kN

• Weight: 88g

Friend 0.75

• Expansion Range: 27.5–38.7mm

• Strength: 12 kN

• Cam Stop Strength: 10 kN

• Weight: 102g

Friend 1

• Expansion Range: 33.9–48.1mm

• Strength: 12 kN

• Cam Stop Strength: 10 kN

• Weight: 123g

Friend 2

• Expansion Range: 44.3–62.4mm

• Strength: 12 kN

• Cam Stop Strength: 10 kN

• Weight: 142g

Friend 3

• Expansion Range: 56.2–79.2mm

• Strength: 12 kN

• Cam Stop Strength: 10 kN

• Weight: 192g

0.4–3 Six-Piece Set Weight: Approximately 718g
Cam Angle: 13.75°
Axle Design: Dual axle
Slings: 12mm extendable Dyneema
Cam Material: Polished, unanodised aluminium

Choosing Your Friends

0.3–0.75
Best suited to smaller crack protection and more compact placements.

1
A particularly versatile mid-range size useful across a wide variety of UK trad routes.

2–3
Ideal for medium-to-larger crack protection.

4
Provides protection for larger cracks where smaller Friends no longer offer sufficient expansion.

0.4–0.75 Three-Piece Set
A useful small-cam set for extending an existing rack.

1–3 Three-Piece Set
A highly versatile selection of larger, frequently used sizes.

0.4–3 Six-Piece Set
An excellent foundation for a comprehensive trad rack, covering a broad range of commonly encountered crack sizes.

Perfect For

• Trad climbers building a new rack

• Climbers adding individual sizes to an existing rack

• Experienced climbers doubling up on key sizes

• UK traditional climbing

• Multi-pitch and alpine routes

• Small, medium and larger crack protection