Camalot Ultralight
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Why We Like The Black Diamond Camalot Ultralight
We love that Black Diamond shaved a quarter of the weight off its best-selling camming device to make the Camalot Ultralight more appropriate for long approaches and alpine climbing. A critical glance will show that each cam weighs a couple ounces less than its appropriately sized C4 counterpart, and although that doesn't seem like much, when you're hauling three number threes up Castleton's North Face, numerous threes and fours for Lone Peak's Hyperform, or a desert rack up Washer Woman, these ultralight beauties really make a world of difference.
Black Diamond achieved a lighter weight out of the already light C4 by replacing the stem with continuous Dyneema rope infused in plastic. Black Diamond also optimized the stem and thumb loop to enhance ergonomics while placing and cleaning. But the double-axle design for passive placements, as well as the color-coded design, Black Diamond left unchanged, because if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Details
- Camalot Ultralight is 25% lighter than the C4
- Double-axle design offers the widest range
- Dyneema core stem design is strong, durable, and low-profile
- Ergonomically optimized stem and thumb loop for
- Color-coded anodization for ease of use
- Item #BLD00HZ
- Material
- [sling] Dyneema
- Placement Range
- [0.4] 15.5 - 26.7 mm, [0.5] 19.6 - 33.5 mm, [0.75] 23.9 - 41.2 mm, [1] 30.2 - 52.1 mm, [2] 37.2 - 64.9 mm, [3] 50.7 - 87.9 mm, [4] 66 - 114.7 mm
- Strength
- [0.4] 8 kN, [0.5] 10 kN, [0.75 - 4] 12 kN
- Cam Lobes
- 4
- Axle
- double
- Stem
- single, [core] Dyneema
- Claimed Weight
- [0.4] 2.2oz, [0.5] 2.6oz, [0.75] 3.1oz, [1] 3.6oz, [2] 4.4oz, [3] 5.9oz, [4] 8oz
- Activity
- climbing
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 65 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 8, 2025
Light and awesome!
These things are worth the extra cost for the weight difference with the standard Camelots.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
April 8, 2025
Amazing construction
While they are a bit too pricy for me to replace my whole rack, I love how light they are. Nice for when the little weight saving counts.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
April 7, 2025
Worth it
The ultralight cams hold a special place in your trad quiver. They are worth if you want to of course go light and fast and save a bit energy and knee bashing on those long approaches. But they do not belong in your everyday cragging bag unless you want to buy new ones far too often. Overall I love them when used appropriately.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
March 26, 2025
no question about it
This ultralight filled the 3 sized gap in my rack. A little bit more to watch for on the wear and tear side, but it does just what you want and weighs a little less. I have trusted my life to it many times already.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 2, 2025
The best in the biz!!
I've been a climber since the late 90's and I've seen many iterations of Camalot. BD continues to improve, with design & function year after year. Truly the vanguard of innovation. I love my Black Diamond equipment and wouldn't have it any other way!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 19, 2025
Must have
UL cams are absolute must haves for any long trad climbing mission or difficult single pitch trad climbs. When the climbing gets long or hard, these are always on the rack.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 8, 2025
Ultralight >>>> everything !
I absolutely love these cams. I own the old non-ultralight versions & the weight difference on a full rack is noticeable. If you’re debating between the two- go with these! The price increase is worth it in my opinion.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
December 24, 2024
Love my new Ultralight #4 Camalot
Glad to replace my old #4 with this cam that seems about half the weight. I've been slowly replacing my old camalots with the ultralight version. Sure do wish the 3-1/2 would be released as ultralight. . .
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
December 12, 2024
A Weight difference you can feel
Upgrading to ultralight cams from my previous 2015 C4 cams is huge difference in weight. Looking forward to feeling lighter for some big alpine days.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
October 25, 2024
Light and Lindy.
Gradually replacing rack of C4s with the ultralights. No complaints.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
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