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Carabiners are metal loops with a spring-loaded gate that are used as connectors. They are an essential piece of equipment for rock climbers, mountaineers, cavers, and many more.
Carabiners can be used for a variety of purposes, such as attaching your rope to an anchor, clipping your harness to a rope, or attaching gear to your harness. There are many different types of carabiners, each with its own specific use.
For example, some carabiners are designed for use with belay devices, while others are better suited for use with protection devices such as cams and nuts.
Carabiners are also an important part of a climbers safety system. For example, most belay devices have a carabiner attachment point where the device can be clipped to the climbers harness. This attachment point is usually located at the waist, so if the climber falls, the device will arrest the fall and prevent the climber from hitting the ground.
The Petzl Sm’D is a compact, lightweight, D-shaped locking carabiner with the Twist Lock system. Designed for use where speed of opening is essential, the Petzl Sm’D Twist Lock is ideal for use with a belay device or any other device that must be repeatedly removed and attached with ease and speed.
I bought this to go with my Petzl Connect Adjust Lanyard. The carabiner is super secure, there is no accidentally opening it. However, when you have it connected to the side of your harness, you’re on a wall and you need to get to it quickly, I found that it feels unnatural and awkward to push down, turn and open with 1 hand and blind (since it’s at my right hip and I was using my left hand).
I fumbled around, ended up holding onto the wall harder and got pumped. I switched it out with a Petzl screw lock carabiner and it worked perfectly! This carabiner is sturdy, durable, a great size and I feel that it will keep you 100% safe.
I will use it while climbing, camping and hiking but not with the Connect Adjust Lanyard.
Locking carabiners are all pretty much the same. I mean. A locker is a locker, right? Yes and no. The Petzl Sm’D Screw-Lock has one safety feature that other lockers don’t. It has red paint underneath the screw portion of the gate.
This allows to to visually determine whether the carabiner is locked or not. You see red- the biner is unlocked. You see only sliver- the biner is locked. It’s a subtle feature, but one that is potentially life & limb saving!.
This is an awesome small, lightweight, autolocking carabiner. Very easy to unlock with one hand, the shape is very ergonomic. It’s the perfect carabiner for use with a GriGri — it autolocks, small size prevents it from cross-loading (you don’t need some silly carabiner with a captive bar).
Petzl’s Attache Locking Carabiner is particularly useful to climbers when you’re belaying with a Munter hitch. Its wide head accommodates Munters as well as clove hitches, while the narrow bottom stabilizes your belay device for better ergonomics.
Petzl designed this compact carabiner with an H-shaped cross section to keep it light and strong. The screw lock gate features a red visual indicator that will alert belayers when the carabiner is unlocked.
I’ve had two of these for over two years and got some great use out of them. Very sleek and love them for anchors. But on an ice climb yesterday both of them had their screw gates seize in locked position.
Impossible to open, belay device trapped and will need to be replaced. Apparently this is not all that uncommon for this specific locking biner. People say, don’t over tighten, like it’s the climbers responsibility to use the product correctly.
That’s garbage advice, and when it’s -20 and you’re setting up a belay with thick warm gloves, sometimes you can’t have that feathered touch to not tighten them all the way. Contacted Petzl but will probably never purchase these again, just not worth the risk.
I purchased 8 of these carabiners for working as a Power Line Journeyman 5-6 weeks ago and they are awesome! First, the the post where the gate catches has a smooth surface on the inside edge. Very important as it does not catch on the rope or mule tape where I hang my expensive battery powered chainsaw.
Second, it is the easiest of all my biners to open while wearing 20,000 volt rubber gloves with protective leather gloves overtop them which I wear every day for most of my work on high voltage lines.
The bent gate makes it a lot easier to open with these rubber gloves covered by protective leather gloves… They’re also very durable as occasionally they end up getting stepped on in the bottom of the basket of my bucket truck for a few hours but they are all still working Great.
I highly recommend these carabiners for use on draws for lead fall protection. The gates are well-designed to avoid accidental opening. They are also designed in a way that makes it difficult to accidentally crossroad the carabiner.
The Ange is probably the most secure non-locking carabiner design currently on the market. The L version is well sized for people with larger hands or those wearing gloves. The S version is much harder to manipulate.
Black Diamond Rocklock Screwgate Carabiner HMS carabiner grey – Are you in the market for a large HMS carabiner? Then look no further than the Rocklock Screwgate Carabiner from Black Diamond. The carabiner can be used in many different ways thanks to its design.
From sport climbing all the way to mountaineering, it’s simply perfect! Thanks to its pear shape, it can also be used for belaying with a Munter hitch. Some other great features include its large rope-bearing surface for optimal handling and the easy-to-hang keylock nose along with the large gate opening for great belaying.
The classic screwgate sleeve ensures that the gate is locked and can’t open unintentionally.
I have always known Black Diamond as a great brand of climbing gear. I purchased this 3-pack for my firefighter rescue webbing and my utility webbing. I’ve used them in training (always train when making changes to your gear before using them in the field) and have already seen the benefits of these caribiners.
Nearly everyone else uses heavy military surplus caribiners because of the low cost. The light weight makes them easy to carry without sagging my pocket. The smooth edges help prevent wear and tear on my 1″ tubular webbing and the quality materials and machining will keep the texture on the gates in useable shape for the rest of my firefighting career.
Rescue webbing set-up = 20′ of brightly colored 1″ high tensile tubular webbing joined with a water knot to make a loop. Use an in-line Bolin opposite the water knot to position your caribiner. This is used to form a hastey harness to help rescue injured victims or downed firefighters.
Useful for wilderness rescue, water rescue, building collapse/confined space, active shooter patient movement, etc. Utility setup – 15′ of brightly colored 1″ high tensile tubular webbing with either a Bolin knot OR a retrace figure 8 with 2″ loop at both ends, different color from rescue webbing.
Useful for raising/lowering tools quickly, holding open doors for vehicle rescue, pulling large obstacles, and anything else you can think of.
the pearlock screwgate carabiner is smaller than my current locking biner that i use for belaying. it’s relatively lightweight but there are some aspects of it that i don’t love. the gate opens straight back and has a smaller opening so i won’t be using it primarily for belaying as i prefer a bigger opening.
the lock is designed to not to clamp on the nose preventing lockup once weighted but i find that i often question whether it’s been screwed all the way. there is significantly more play even once screwed down on this biner than other lockers i have.
i believe petzl has one that has a red line indicator. some feature like that would give me more immediate feedback. the weight and pear shape are nice for use in anchor system other than the previously mentioned critique of the screw down.
These are the perfect multi-role lightweight carabiners. They look good, they feel good, and they perform good all at an amazing value. I’ve bought multiple 3-packs and always have them around to use for anything; anchors, slings, clipping my shoes to my bag, etc.
While I do prefer other carabiners for other certain tasks (ie. belaying), this clip can generally be used for most things, doesn’t weigh you down, and looks amazing in your bag/on your harness. The texture is easy to grab while sweating and the locker seldom gets stuck, which is my biggest complaint with cheaper carabiners.
These were my biggest complaints with the previous model, so it’s awesome to see BD listening and improving their products!.
The Black Diamond Rocklock Twistlock Carabiner is the brand’s largest locking carabiner and is ideal for belaying, rappelling and building anchors. Featuring a super-secure twistlock gate, the Black Diamond Rocklock Twistlock Carabiner can be easily operated with one hand, and has a square hinge to keep your belay loop in place.
The keylock nose prevents snagging when clipping, while the spine is slightly curved to make for a wider gate opening. A lightweight but solid choice for safe belaying, rappelling and anchor-building.
I’ve been using two of these carabiners for 6+ Months without issue, but the screw gate got jammed on one of my rappels during my climb on west ridge forbidden peak. Thankfully spit and jamming on the gate with another carabiner was able to unlock it.
Just tonight on a clean and lower, not only did my first carabiner on my PA jam, the second one to use as my second PA ALSO JAMMED (since I had to cut the first PA). This resulted in my friend climbing to the top and thankfully we were able to abandon the carabiners while cutting my double runners.
It seems the carabiners lock if you screw too tightly, but that’s something I’ve never encountered in any of my other carabiners. Anyways buy these at your own risk.
For some extra safety – the OK Ball Lock from Petzl! This carabiner comes equipped with a Ball-Lock system, which requires three motions to open the carabiner and thus reduces the risk of accidental opening.
The green dot indicates wen the gate is locked. The oval shape of the carabiner makes it easy to load pulleys, ascenders and progress capture pulleys – perfect for extra safety on big walls and alpine climbs.
The H-profile provides better grip, even when you have gloves on, and the keylock nose will prevent snagging on the rope. The Petzl OK Ball-Lock is perfect for anyone who prefers to err on the side of caution!.
Excellent!! I have tried many different quickdraws and for me the Petzl Spirit is still the very best, by a long shot. They clip supersmooth and the shape of the carabiners allows for very easy cleaning, especially in overhanging routes.
I have bought these carabiners to replace the worn-out ones on our quickdraws. That is maybe the only downside. They seem to get worn-out rather quickly. But I noticed the same on BD quickdraws so I guess they just don’t make em as longlasting as in the early days.
Used one like it for years on climbs, and then so no one would steal my dog when I left him outside to get a coffee; (dimwits don’t know how to unscrew a locking ‘biner). Assumed if anyone knew how to use it, they’d take good care of my dog.
Anyway, misplaced that one while chainsawing (still have my dog) and am heartily satisfied with this ‘Biner replacement! Using it with ropes the secure trunks prior to limbing/bucking while trail volunteering.
These are perfect for Top Roping. I use them on the bolt/anchor side AND on the rope side. A little overkill. PERHAPS. but these will never be the weak link of your anchor set-up. These carabiners are heavy! I do not intend to carry them around on my harness, so the weight really doesn’t matter for my intended application.
The rounded surface on these carabiners allows the rope to slide easily through them for TRing, and the steel material will NEVER wear grooves like aluminum carabiners. Thanks to the Gear Head for recommending these!.
With a free flowing screw lock and crisp, responsive gate these are HEAVY and for securing top roping routes with my scouts that’s just fine with me. I can hand one out to each person to spread the load on the approach hike and nobody complains.
I use these for steel-on-steel with the in-place cable bastions and bolted anchors on the routes at the local state park climbing areas and/or on my cabled rock chocks for 3 and 4 point top rope routes in non-bolted areas.
I even remember some areas (many years ago) that had chains put in at the anchor points and I wouldn’t have any concern about using these carabiners in those locations as well (other than age of the chain).
Since recently I have been using a really stiff, orange BlueWater canyoneering rope. I have been using this carabiner to rappel on it. I use it the same way as in my good all air assault times (if you know what i’m talking about).
I won’t describe any more as I won’t recommend that metod to anyone that didn’t learn it in the military. It is a good way to get hurt if one does not know what one is doing. Oh I almost forgot since it is a steel carabiner one has to check for rust.
Especially if one uses it in wet canyons. Another useful application I have given it, is building anchors for multiple rappales and slacklines.
Petzl Am’D Ball-Lock Locking carabiner grey/black – Visible safety is what the Am’D Ball-Lock by Petzl has to offer. The D-shaped carabiner features the practical ball lock closure. This system requires you to push the green button on the closure to open the carabiner.
Therefore, the probability that the closure will open by accident is extremely low. At the same time, a quick look is enough to see whether the carabiner is locked correctly. When the button turns green, everything is safe.
This system is particularly suitable for activities that require you to lock and unlock the carabiner frequently, i. e. sports climbing in the hall and on the rock. The advantage of the D-shape is the easy handling during 180° turns.
Those parts of the carabiner under permanent stress are somewhat thicker while the low stress areas are somewhat thinner (which saves weight). The area that holds the rope is considerably thicker than the rest of the Am’D Ball-Lock.
The screwgate carabiners can be used in a variety of ways and ensure you‘re safe when out on the rock, be it whilst sport climbing or big wall climbing. They‘re ideally suited for belaying or self-belaying.
In addition, not only does their geometry make them super lightweight, but also compact. The classic screw-lock closure allows the gate to be easily locked in place, so the carabiners can‘t open on their own.
When it comes to carabiners BD has generally lagged behind brands like Petzl in terms of the ergonomics and feel of their carabiners. With the most recent release it seems they have closed that gap. I ordered a handful of these rock locks for guiding and have been quite impressed so far.
The biners are light weight for being large pears, they have a nice fat round stock to save the elbows while belaying. Perhaps most impressive though, the dual action gate has a super light and smooth action – better than any other i have tried so far.
Certainly worth picking up if you need some new auto-locking pears.
Using my standard carabiner, I experienced a situation while belaying a partner. The climber was moving upwards at a good rate, I was pulling out slack, then took my partner’s weight on a rest. Something did not feel quite right, I looked down and observed my belay carabiner had cross loaded.
I quickly remedied the situation. In the interest of safety for future adventures, I purchased the Black Diamond Gridlock Screwgate. Due to its design the device works well, and from my experience it eliminates a cross load.
It was a good investment in safety, and I have purchased a second one for my partner.
Rock Exotica Pirate CarabinerAs an HMS, or pear-shaped carabiner, the Pirate easily accommodates the use of a wide range of gear, webbing or ropes – either as a belay biner at the harness, or as a connector in a system.
The Pirate’s robust 0. 5″ diameter round frame will endure abuse from dirty ropes and metal connectors far beyond stamped carabiners with thin edges. The Pirate’s durability matched with Rock Exotica’s build quality ensures an impressive service life for the working professional or recreational enthusiast.
Wide top radius allows munter hitch belay, or the connection of multiple items Durable 0. 5″ round-stock frame Snag-resistant keylock nose design Large and ergonomic angled gate opening Machined frame ensures tight tolerances and smooth operation Gate Types Orca-Lock Lift up, twist and open like a 3-stage gate.
Can be set to remain in the unlocked position. Auto-Lock Pull down toward palm, twist and open. 3-stage mechanism. Screw-Lock Spin gate downward and open. 2-stage mechanism.
Perfect for canyoneering and canyoning. Round stock fits descenders like the critr II snugly, so it does not fall off if you need to do a floating disconnect. Also works well with a tibloc. I like the orange better than the black because it is much easier to see when the gate is unlocked.
Full cross section works best in my rappel device. Smooth locking knob requires only a quick flip with the thumb to lock and unlock, making the carabiner fun! Yea I know I get excited easily. And a little canyon grit will probably slow the action a bit.
Bought this one and a very similar carabiner of a different top brand. All others fail to compare. Super smooth operation, easily spin the lock with your thumb, one hand easily locks unlocks and operates it, foolproof locking.
I love this carabiner, DO NOT BUY THE OTHER GUYS, this is the only brand and type of carabiner I’ll be using any more! How many in a case and how much per case lol they are that good!! I’ll be buying more very soon.
Thank you for the best value and quality of your product!.
Metolius updated the F. S. Mini II Carabiner with a larger gate opening for better clipping while climbing. Alpinists can appreciate this sequel’s lightened weight, while sport climbers can gain confidence with the flared nose that reduces accidental gate openings.
And every climber will love that the F. S. Mini II has a less expensive price tag for this season.
Bought these a couple years ago for racking my cams. After using them for a while I have some solid opinions: 1) they are too small. I know, they are literally called “mini” carabiners. But there are other brands that also make mini carabiners and I prefer their take on it.
The BD MiniWires and the Camp Nanos are the same weight and (roughly) the same size, but they function way better. Trying to get my cam off my harness when it’s racked on one of these guys is harder than when it’s racked on a BD/Camp mini carabiner.
2) gate clearance sucks. If you try to use them for alpine draws, good luck trying to get your rope out of it if you ever need to unclip. I think it’s due to the ratio between the massive nose size and the overall size of the carabiner.
My thumb is literally bigger than the gate. 3) the nose is way too big. As I mentioned above, the nose is too big. The gate is small, the carabiner is small, and the nose is the same size as a full sized carabiner.
It snags on everything. Overall, my thoughts are that these are great if you want them to rack more utility type items that you are not planning to use frequently. But if you plan to use them for racking cams (which they are color coordinated to do) or use as an alpine draw, I would recommend going with a different set of racking carabiners.
Nice biners. Light. Priced right. Snappy gate wire gate. I personally preferred the Metolius Infernos, but these are smaller. I preferred Petzl Spirits for their key-lock, but these are lighter. I preferred Petzl Anges, but these are cheaper.
Bottom line: These are really decent functional lightweight biners at a great price.
Too many reviews doubt this carabiner. It is absolutely safe for climbing and I use them on a regular basis. They are small, light, brightly colored, but that doesn’t detract from their strength (22kn/7kn).
In fact, those four reasons are precisely why I bought them. They are easy to clip, even if with larger ropes like a 9. 8. I’ve whipped on them before and never had an issue and never once doubted them.
Metolius updated the F. S. Mini II Carabiner with a larger gate opening for better clipping while climbing. Alpinists can appreciate this sequel’s lightened weight, while sport climbers can gain confidence with the flared nose that reduces accidental gate openings.
And every climber will love that the F. S. Mini II has a less expensive price tag for this season.
I liked the finish and the light weight so I chose this one over the others. After owning it for a few months, I am super happy with my choice. The finish is holding up great and the light weight is a big deal when you carry these all day.
I will buy more for sure. Having a chance to put the product in your hand still makes all the difference. , thanks REI for keeping stores open and stocked with knowledgeable help.
The carabinar Pillar Pro from Climbing technology is made of lightweight alloy. The oval shape guarantees optimal placement of the pulleys and clamps, along with better grip during use. In addition, a perfectly clean nose reduces the possibility of catching a rope or anchor during removal of the carbine.
It is the ideal choice for climbing, speleology, rescue or big wall climbing.
Gooda Carabiner. Especially if you own a ClickUp or AlpineUp since it is like the original for them. Difficult to open single handed. It is not 2 actions like other twistlocks, it is 3 actions. Although safer.
This large, versatile locking biner combines maximum security and ease of use like never before. Featuring Magnetron Technology, which uses two magnetic arms in the gate and a steel insert self-clearing and redundant locking mechanism that can easily be used with either hand.
Ideal shape for belaying, making anchors or rappelling, and the keylock nose prevents snagging on slings and ropes. Closed Gate Strength : 24 kN (5,395 lbf). Open Gate Strength : 7 kN (1,574 lbf). Minor Axis Strength : 7 kN (1,574 lbf).
Without an auto locked I’ll forget to screw a gate closed over the course of a multi pitch trad climb almost every time. Yet I still consider myself a rather safe climber. For belaying it doesn’t happen any more because of this trick piece of kit.
I should probably get a couple more for belay anchors as well. In all honesty I haven’t used this biner as much as I’d have liked to. Now that I think again, my endorsement is actually for the belay specific model that secures the narrow (bottom) end onto the belay loop of a harness to eliminate the possibility of cross loading.
My biner has been used enough to have endured enough rope friction to have begun to groove from multiple two strand rappels.
I was getting tired of using an old big screwgate for my backup belay device, so I picked up another one of these. They’re pretty darn easy to operate, certainly easier and faster than a screwgate. The only issue I’ve seen is if one of the gate locking tabs ends up in the “locked” position before you close the gate, it can cause the gate to not fully close (since it hangs up on the tab).
This is obvious when it happens, and is easily fixed by just pushing the gate fully into the closed/locked position, but is still worth mentioning as a notable hiccup in the design. A small bevel or something to automatically let the gate force past a tab in the “locked” position as it closes could potentially fix it.
Innovative screw gate carabiner with additional sleeve locking through the use of the smart PermaLock locking mechanism. Due to the integrated pressure lock, the carabiners rotating sleeve can be blocked and is thus secured against unintentional opening.
The Oval Power 2500 Permalock therefore combines the safety of a locking carabiner according to category 3 of the German Alpine Club (DAV) provisions with the user-friendliness of a normal screw/snap carabiner.
The oval shape makes it ideal for attaching rigging plates, pulleys, and ascenders, as well as for setting up anchor points.
If you’re rappelling in the southwest canyons (such as Zion National Park), you know how abrasive sandstone can be on your gear. The carabiner attached to your belay/descending device takes a beating.
A steel carabiner will outlast an aluminum carabiner by a long shot. I keep it permanently attached to my Sterling ATS. The alternative would be the aluminum Edelrid HMS Bulletproof Triple FG carabiner with the stainless steel insert, which I also own.
I keep this carabiner permanently attached to my CRITR2. Yes, the steel version is heavier than an aluminum one, but the longevity is what I purchased it for. If you want your carabiner to last as long as possible in abrasive environments, I think a steel frame is worth the weight.
I was hoping this would be the ultimate belay carabiner, but I am disappointed. Pros: – The locking mechanism is very good, so feels more secure than a traditional screw gate as it can’t easily jiggle or rub on the rope to accidentally unlock.
– It can’t be forgotten unlocked. – As long as you trap your belay loop correctly, it never cross loads. Cons: – The I-beam construction on the top is thin enough that it makes some auto-locking belay devices (eg gigajul) barely bite thinner ropes (9.
2mm!) – Very hard to open with one hand, especially without practice. – Quite easy to accidentally drop the belay device due to the spring on the bottom pushing everything up to the top as it opens/unlocks.
This is a compact solid biner. The locking mechanism is simple, easy to use, and secure. Would be great for use with pulleys. It’s secret super power I think though is as a belay biner for a GriGri. With its symmetrical shape, it doesn’t tend to shift as much.
Additionally, because there is no screw lock mechanism, there is nothing to catch on the belay loop. These two features virtually eliminate the risk of cross loading. So, you have a “no cross load” biner without the hassle of the cross load prevention mechanism of other biners.
Features the Monofil Keylock Wiregate system that combines the fluidity of a spring gate with the lightness of a wiregate for easy clipping. Its weight is 34 g yet has a gate open clearance of 26 mm to make clipping ropes and protection simple.
Surfaces that come into contact with the climbing rope are wider than other parts of the carabiner for smooth passage of the rope and reduced wear on the biner. Indent at the bottom of the Petzl Ange L wiregate carabiner keeps a sling properly positioned.
Black deflector at the bottom of the gate works with the shape of the carabiner to keep proper position of the biner on its major axis.
The carabinar Pillar Pro from Climbing technology offers the best material properties thanks to hot forged technology. Therefore the carabiner is robust compact ergonomic and lightweight while maintaining high strength.
The oval shape guarantees optimal placement of the pulleys and clamps, along with better grip during use and increased workload. In addition, the ACL system ensures the correct position of the snap-in carabiner.
Safe closure prevents accidental capture during use. It is the ideal choice for climbing, speleology, rescue or big wall climbing.
Since there is a rotation prevention function, the carabiner does not turn sideways unexpectedly even during belaying, so you can concentrate on belaying The material is a little soft
Project your hardest climb yet, achieve your desired redpoint, and repeat. It’s the circle of climbing, and you go round and round with Camp USA’s Orbit Carabiner clipped to your quickdraw. Camp’s best-selling carabiner has a slimmer design and a SphereLock nose that offers the same snagless convenience as a keylock nose, but it also reduces play between the gate and nose.
I love the snag free nose, perfect amount of biner gate closer spring tension and smooth finish of the Camp carabiner. I am very happy with my purchase; I would have bought more but only one was left at the time.
This is a great carabiner. It’s cheap and super flippin light. It’s also pretty big which I think is good and makes me happy when I’m trying to clip something with it.
These days there are many fine carabiners in all categories. The Camp Orbit wire gate shines on price. It has all the features one would expect. It is light, has a good gate opening radius, and is big enough to clip easily.
At the low price, you can fill in the gaps in your racking biners and runners. Highly recommended!.
HEAVY DUTY – Made with Anodized aluminum alloy. Maximum breaking strength: 25 kN. Weight: 6. 0 oz. DURABLE & LIGHTWEIGHT – Durable, lightweight, and strong keylock. AUTO-LOCKING – Triple lock mechanism that auto locks when you let go.
STRONG AND RELIABLE – Built with precise control, providing good grip and excellent visibility in the tree. VERSATILE – Ideal for all industrial, climbing trees, gym, and rope course applications. Perfect for arborists, tree climbing, mountain climbing, rock climbing, ice climbing, rescue, rappelling, and many more.
It is good quality, and was delivered quickly. I must admit it is bigger than I expected. I don’t recall if physical dimensions were provided on the sight. or just weight. Would have been helpful. I chose to keep it anyway and am sure I will find a use for it.
Both products were as advertised. I just wish the company had been more honest about shipping the product when they claimed that they did. I would buy these products again without hesitation, just not from US Rigging.
The gates of these carabiners have a helpful off-set design which accommodates much larger attachments than other carabiners. All that convenience without sacrificing strength is perfect for our uses.
Smooth operating, super strong D screw gate carabiner with a keylock closure to reduce snagging. A great choice for serious mileage. Features: Very strong and durable carabiner for heavy use. Keylock nose for clipping into anchors.
I got this carabiner for use as a master point in trad anchors. The blue color is real nice, and the size for such a light carabiner is high quality. The gate action is smooth and snappy, with IMO perfect amount of rotations for locking after clipping and flipping.
I love the unlocked hazard indicator and the key lock nose is a big plus. It’s a much smaller nose profile than BD Rocklocks at the same size, which could make it fit multiple of these in a bolt hanger.
The anodized color showed rope wear after a few crag sessions as expected but no grooves makes me believe these will last me a while. I think I’ll get more of these at this price point and if on sale I’d rerack the rest of my large screw gates to these.
The screw gate operates smoothly so far. I think the shape is a little bit too D shaped and i prefer something that is a bit more true oval shaped like DMM Ultra O. Due to the H section shape i find you can’t turn the carabiner around in some devices eg it won’t turn through a Kong Duck.
also if you want to run ropes through it then the rope bearing surface is not very wide or rounded. I feel like they have sacrificed some good qualities of ovals to gain higher strength but for the price it’s pretty good.
Have been looking for good pair of travel/trekking pants. Read a copious number of positive reviews for Prana Monarch Convertibles (in regular length). General trend of comments from people that they are very long and run large (some stated they were size 6 and bought size 2’s).
Well, was so delighted to discover the short inseam version. I am usually a size 4. Tried on the size 2. They just fit like a great pair of jeans. They have good stretch so would be very comfortable to day-to-day, but since I’m using them for hiking and traveling, and prefer a bit more room so moneybelt doesn’t look too obvious.
It’s great there’s a drawstring to tighten slightly if needed. Ended up with size 4, fit wonderfully, and no issues at all with length! I’m 5’5″ and the 30 inch inseam is perfect! Plan to be taking these with my on my upcoming trek through Patagonia! Really happy, thanks MEC for bringing the short inseam version onboard!.
The CAMP ATOM LOCK is a large HMS carabiner designed for belaying and rappelling. Atom Lock is equipped with a patented SphereLock design that increases its strength upon load. Thanks to the large gate opening, working with rope becomes much easier.
The improved gate lock is easy to handle with one hand. To improve the security and safety, the carabiner features a laser etched marking to indicate if the lock is open or closed.
I have five of these now. Use them for sport and trad anchors. Absolutely the best. Screwlock is a work of art. Nice and smooth, stays put, and feels great on the hands. Profile is perfect, fits in tight spots and plenty of room to pass hitches in or whatever you fancy.
I bought two of these to use for top rope anchors, and they have worked very well so far. The steel should last a long time before becoming grooved, and won’t leave aluminum oxide on the rope. These do not have a keylock nose, but this hasn’t made much of a difference.
I bought these to lighten my gear. And they do that just fine! But I really like them regardless. For the size, they are strong (22kn) enough and the gate is pretty wide. Also, I tend to over tighten the screw on occasion.
A few other brands can be a real bear to loosen; these don’t have that problem.
Carabiners are an essential piece of gear for climbers, and there are many different types available on the market. The most important factor to consider when choosing a carabiner is the strength, which is determined by the material and the design.
Aluminum carabiners are the most popular type, and they come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Steel carabiners are also available, but they are much heavier and not as popular. There are also several different types of locking mechanisms available, and the best one to choose depends on the type of climbing you will be doing.