Metolius
Metolius offers 4 products on RevWix across Sports & Fitness, with an average ethics score of 72.3/10 and recurring certifications including B Corp.
Standards & certifications
Verified credentials appearing across Metolius's product range.
Ethics breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Animal Welfare43.8/10
- Labor41/10
- Environment37.5/10
- Sourcing36.8/10
- Transparency36.3/10
Categories covered
Where Metolius shows up across our directory.
- Sports & Fitness4
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across Metolius's products.
- ✓Consistent landings
- ✓Durable
- ✓Lightweight
- ✓Easy to transport
- ✓Excellent shock absorption with dual-density foam
- ✓Comfortable backpack carry system for longer hikes
Sustainability commitments
"Metolius is based in Bend, Oregon, USA, focusing on local production and reducing carbon footprint."
"Manufactured with a focus on durability to reduce replacement frequency. Metolius is a B Corp, indicating verified social and environmental performance, though specific material sourcing disclosures are limited."
"Metolius focuses on product longevity and durability to minimize consumer replacement waste. The Session II utilizes heavy-duty aluminum hardware rather than breakable plastic fasteners and supports modular interior foam replacements, prolonging product life over multiple climbing seasons. Shell and foam are non-recycled synthetics."
Metolius scores & reviews
Product scorecard
| # | Product | Ethics | Shopper rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metolius Short Stop Crash Pad | 82 | 4.8(12) | $49.95 |
| 2 | Metolius Session Pad II Bouldering Crash Pad | 72 | 4.6(62) | $219.95 |
| 3 | Session II Crash Pad | 71 | 4.6(63) | $219.95 |
| 4 | Metolius Session II Crash Pad | 64 | 4.5(8) | $219.95 |
Products from Metolius
The Metolius Short Stop is a reliable crash pad designed for bouldering enthusiasts seeking a portable, durable solution. It features closed-cell foam construction for consistent landings and a lightweight design for easy transport. Perfect for both beginners and experienced climbers.
The Metolius Session Pad II is a high-density bouldering crash pad designed for climbers needing reliable fall protection at the crag or gym. The Session Pad II features dual-density foam layers and a durable outer shell, making it suitable for both intermediate and advanced boulderers. Its compact fold and backpack straps enhance portability, while the brand's B Corp certification underscores a commitment to environmental and social responsibility.
The Metolius Session II is a bouldering crash pad engineered for outdoor climbers seeking reliable impact protection on technical problems. Featuring an angled hinge design with dual-density foam, it eliminates dangerous hinge guttering. Metolius constructs this pad using tough 900-denier polyester and unbreakable aluminum buckles, emphasizing longevity and repairability to reduce outdoor gear waste.
The Metolius Session II Crash Pad is a dual-density foam climbing crash pad designed for bouldering and sport climbing. It features a 1680D nylon shell and a dual-layer design for added protection. Keywords: climbing crash pad, bouldering crash pad, sport climbing crash pad.
How to read Metolius's ethics scores
Each Metolius product on this page carries a 0–100 score built from four checkable inputs: active third-party certifications, disclosed ingredients or materials, published supply-chain information, and the brand's watchdog record. Nothing here is based on Metolius's own marketing language.
The spread matters as much as the top score. If Metolius's highest and lowest products sit far apart, verification is being applied to some lines and not others — common when a company certifies a flagship range and leaves the rest undocumented. A narrow spread, even at a moderate average, usually signals a consistent policy.
Scores can move without any editorial change, because certification status is re-checked as pages refresh. A lapsed certificate, a new audit or a recall notice will all show up in the product's certification and notes sections.
Questions worth asking before buying Metolius
Start with ownership: a parent company's testing or sourcing policy can change what a claim on the packaging actually covers. Then check scope — a certification often applies to one fibre, facility or ingredient rather than the whole product.
Finally, compare within the category rather than against Metolius's own range. A mid-scoring product can still be the strongest verified option at its price, and a high-scoring one can be beaten by a cheaper certified alternative.
What each score input covers
| Input | What we check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Active listings in public registers, with scope and expiry | Only externally audited claims can be revoked |
| Ingredients & materials | Full disclosure, hazard flags, recycled or organic content | Comparable without trusting brand narrative |
| Transparency | Named suppliers, factories or audit summaries | Shows whether claims survive scrutiny |
| Record | Recalls, regulator rulings and greenwashing findings | Best short-term signal of quality control |
Buying Metolius with confidence
- Verify the mark, not the adjectiveSearch the certifier's register for the exact product line.
- Check the parent companyOwnership changes what cruelty-free or organic claims cover.
- Compare in-categoryThe same score means different things across categories.
- Read open notes firstAn unresolved recall outweighs a few score points.
Frequently asked
Is Metolius an ethical brand?+
Metolius's standing here is the average of its scored products, built only from verifiable inputs: active certifications, disclosed ingredients or materials, published supply-chain data and its recall or regulator record. Where a claim cannot be checked in a public register, it earns nothing.
Is Metolius certified by third parties?+
Any certification we could confirm appears on the individual product cards above. Marks shown are matched to the certifier's own register; self-declared logos and internal awards are not counted.
Why do Metolius products have different scores?+
Scores are per product, not per brand. Differences usually come from certification scope, ingredient or material disclosure, and packaging — a certified flagship can sit far above an undocumented line from the same company.
Are there better alternatives to Metolius?+
Compare within the category rather than the brand: category rankings list the highest-scoring verified options at each price level, so you can see whether a cheaper certified alternative beats the Metolius product you were considering.