Friend Camming Device
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Friend Camming Device delivers secure placements and extendable versatility on trad routes
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"I’ve trusted Friends on everything from roadside cracks to long alpine pitches. The twin axle gives a wide range and bomber holding power, while the extendable sling saves me from burning through quickdraws. They place smoothly, clean easily, and the trigger feels rock solid even with gloves on—these cams earn their name every time I rack up."
The Wild Country Friend Camming Device continues the legacy of one of climbing’s most iconic protection pieces. Redesigned for modern trad routes, the Friend balances smooth handling with reliable bite, ensuring each placement inspires confidence when we’re runout above the last piece. The twin axle design expands its usable range and doubles as built-in cam stops, while the single stem and grippy trigger make operation intuitive and secure in the hand.
When the route starts to wander, the extendable Dyneema sling lets us cut down on rope drag without needing an extra quickdraw—perfect for alpine days or long, meandering cracks. Lightweight, durable, and easy to place, the Friend remains a trusted partner whether we’re building our first rack or fine-tuning a veteran’s collection.
Details
- The original camming device redesigned for modern trad climbing
- Twin axle design increases placement range and acts as cam stops
- Oversized thumbloop with extendable sling for ease of use
- Grippy trigger texture assists with proper handling
- Item #WDCB04Z
- Placement Range
- [0.4] 15.8 - 26.37mm [0.5] 20.6 - 34.5mm [0.75] 25.8 - 43mm [1] 31.7 - 53.6mm [2] 41.5 - 69.3mm [3] 52.7 - 88mm [4] 66.8 - 112.1mm
- Strength
- 12 / 10kN [0.4] 10 / 10kN
- Cam Lobes
- 4
- Axle
- double
- Stem
- single
- Includes
- extendable sling
- Claimed Weight
- [0.4] 2.65oz [0.5] 3.1oz [0.75] 3.59oz [1] 4.33oz [2] 5oz [3] 6.77oz [4] 9.17oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
- Activity
- trad climbing
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 37 ratings
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Fits True To Size
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The product offers durable, lightweight construction with smooth trigger and lobe movement. It features extendable slings for versatile placement and is compatible with other cam sizes. Reviewers consider it a reliable, high-quality option that provides good value for trad climbing.
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageOctober 17, 2025
Thumb loop sleeve will break
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
The thumb loop sleeve broke the first time I used the extended sling. Now the wire is exposed which will wear through the sling, so the cam is unusable. This was the result of a very minor catch on a cam that had been only used a few dozen times over a couple years. Every cam from another company I've owned lasted 10+ years, my Friend lasted less than 3.
October 17, 2025
Thumb loop sleeve will break as soon as you use it
The thumb loop sleeve broke the first time I used the extended sling. Now the wire is exposed which will wear through the sling, so the cam is unusable. This was the result of a very minor catch on a cam that had been only used a few dozen times over a couple years. Every cam from another company I've owned lasted 10+ years, my Friend lasted less than 3.
Originally reviewed on wildcountry.com
June 8, 2025
Awesome
Works great and I trust them
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
April 10, 2025
Great cam and even cooler because it extends
I extend so much. Having the ability to have that already on the cam is a gift.
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
March 4, 2025
Super Solid Cam
I feel like I say this in every WC product I review, but these suckers are as light as it gets for a full strength affordable 4-lobe cam. I've never had trouble finding somewhere to place a friend, and they have become a staple on my harness. Could not recommend these enough to anyone who is just getting into trad climbing, or experienced trad climbers looking to try something besides a BD Camelot.
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
December 13, 2024
A true friend
We all know what this is
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
November 20, 2024
Used for short routes at the crag and for long alpine days. Friend is light, easy to place and remove, and the extendable sling is awesome! The coordination with BD colors/sizes is a nice touch. A solid workhorse/foundational piece for any rack (and at a better price than any other brand).
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
October 21, 2024
Great for a starting rack.
Wild country Friends are the best choice for the base of a solid rack. Light weight and durable a great starting point with desirable creature features while still keeping no frills ease of use at the forefront.
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
August 12, 2024
awesome
extendable slings are clutch when you're low on draws or just need a smidge more to length to help reduce drag
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
July 31, 2024
Apparently money can buy friends!
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
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