Overall: Five Stars for the second-lightest option among CAMP’s four different aluminum crampon models. The bite of the Tour 350 is a bit compromised compared to a 12-point crampon – see my reviews of the slightly heavier XLC 390 and the steel-insert XLC Nanotech. But the attachment system is still traditional – see my review by contrast of the Race 290. This brief review focuses only on what distinguishes the Tour 350 from the XLC 390, so see my review of that “baseline” model for more details on the common features.
The Tour 350 saves a small amount of weight compared to the baseline XLC 390. The trade-off is two fewer points on each toe section.
Climbing purchase has always been sufficient for me, but the bite of the 10 points is slightly yet sometimes noticeably compromised compared to the 12 points on the XLC 390 (or the steel-insert XLC Nanotech). Personally, with my climbing conditions and comfort level, I’ve been fine with the CAMP 10-point design. But if you’re suspicious of the climbing ability of aluminum crampons, or doubtful of your own climbing abilities, or really want to push the limits of aluminum crampons, then consider instead the 12-point XLC 390 (or steel-insert XLC Nanotech).
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