A cornerstone of climbing since 1987, the Camalot C4 is the standard for trad climbing. Featuring light sculpted lobes and our innovative trigger keeper for compact racking with sizes #4-#8.
For over 35 years the Camalot C4 has been standard on every trad climber’s rack. Featuring light, sculpted lobes with an optimized strength- to- weight ratio and slings with a visual differentiation on larger sizes for easier identification when racking. And speaking of racking, our innovative trigger keeper on sizes #4, #5, #6, #7, and #8 keeps the big guys contracted for compact racking and immediate release when you’re ready to place. Plus, the cam features a wide trigger for easy handling. Synonymous with Black Diamond Equipment, the Camalot C4 is ready for first ascents, scenic trade routes, and funky new-age projects.
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Reviewers call the C4 the standard trad cam and praise its reliability, smooth trigger action, trigger keepers and wide size range. They use it on everything from first trad racks and desert splitters at Indian Creek and Vedauwoo to big walls on El Cap and off-widths in the larger sizes. The most common critique is the non-extendable sling. Some reviewers prefer Z4s in the smaller sizes, and opinions on weight are mixed: most call the C4 light for its size, while a few say it isn't the lightest option, especially in the bigger sizes.
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Overall rating: 4.9509535 / 5 from 734 reviews.
The C4 Camalot is highly regarded for its compact size, ease of use, and lightweight design. Customers praise its smooth action, solid build, and improved features, making it a reliable choice for various climbing projects.
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"Having used many models of cams over 30+ years of climbing, I always come back to BD’s classic workhorse. Continually refined, but always true to their high build quality and easy to use triggers, C4s are the backbone of our trad rack here in NH. My 15 year old has gotten way into trad this summer, and prefers the C4 cams to our Flex Cams (stiffer stem, easier trigger, and wider usable range), so we doubled up on cams to #3 with our recent purchase."
"I really love my black diamond cams. The trigger action is so smooth and easy to engage as someone with small hands. I am in love :)"
"Gold standard cams. Prefer z4s in smaller sizes but these are great with the new lighter lobes in larger sizes."
"Great camalot! Added two of these to fill out my rack"
"C4s have pretty much become the go-to for all-purpose cams. Decently light, smooth action, and life-saving grip."
"The classic workhorse cam, no complaints"
"Purchased this cam to work on completing a set but the Black Diamond cams are our preferred cams and have only had good experiences using them to date."
"The best cam. I have used them for years and have no complaints."
"Solid cams, my go to for any route. easy to use and well distinctive between cams."
"Bomber cams do the job well and fit into the choosy strange limestone mess around the bow valley with confidence."
