The 4X4 Essential Crash Pad

The 4X4 Essential Crash Pad is our bigger all-around pad designed for everyday use built with premium features! Our unique multi-layered foam design sets a new standard in climbing protection by providing better impact absorption. Based on our Pro design, same great foam and DistribuFrame system, now lighter and faster!


Just the Facts Man:

  CATCH! Unique load distribution provides better impact absorption

  COMFORT! Superior suspension system. 

  LINK pads together so they don’t slide

  LIGHTWEIGHT & DURABLE

  NO GAP! Better hinge design improves safety

  REINFORCED corners!

  GREAT VALUE! -  Top quality materials and Made in USA

  NEW & IMPROVED suspension!


Full List of Features:

- Unique 4-Layer foam and flexible frame sheet system consisting of multilayered, dual-density high compression PU open cell foam for best performance and longevity.

   .5" closed-cell foam, DistribuFrame, 1.5" medium density open cell foam, 1.5" high density open cell foam.

- DistribuFrame - Flexible framesheet provides superior load distribution - Impacts spread over a greater area allow for slower deceleration and less injury.  Comfier landings, No bottoming out! DistribuFrame extends life of foam system and also becomes framesheet and anchor for suspension system.

- Anchored Suspension System – Creates an internal pack frame - Anchored at 4 separate points THROUGH the foam to the Distribuframe. - No sag, flopping, or creaking, backpack feels SOLID.

- Adjustable suspension system fit's torsos from 16-22"

- Padded hip belt for extra comfort.

- NO GAP.  Closed cell foam and the DistribuFrame work together to better span the hinge gap.

- Made entirely out of heavy duty 1000D nylon for great durability and lightweight performance

- Reinforced corners with burly 2" webbing

- Foam system lasts 2X longer than others.  Built with medium catch.

- Better performance out of less but higher quality foam = less weight, less bulk

- Buckle operates smoothly and holds securely

- Handles made of reclaimed climbing rope scraps

- PadLink loops on all sides - Link adjacent pads together easily to create large connected coverage

- Seamless bottoms: Minimal seams saves weight and less opportunity for seam failure.

- Made to order, and all made in USA

- Please allow at least 2+ weeks for production

- 14 lbs,  Open dimensions: 48" x 48" x 3.8"

Closed dimensions 48" x 24" x 7.75"


Standard colors are gray body with top triangle color of your choice with opposing gray triangle. 2 color custom top available upon request for an additional charge.

For local pickup please use PICKUP option at checkout.