May 6, 2025 · We bought the nine best carabiners and tested them side by side on alpine peaks, sport crags, and stellar multi-pitch climbs. Our team of climbing experts...

May 7, 2025 · We put 15 locking carabiners from Petzl, CAMP, Black Diamond, DMM and others to the test to find you the absolute best.

87 carabiner reviews reviewed based on our hands-on and lab testing. Read our in-depth reviews and compare to find the right product for you.

Oct 29, 2018 · The Black Diamond Oz carabiner is a hot-forged wiregate with a 22 mm gate opening. It weighs 28 grams or 1 ounce, hence the name. It currently retails individually in black, silver and …

Nov 9, 2020 · The Sm'D is a full-sized yet compact offset-D shaped locker that we tested with a twist-locking gate. It is a do-everything kind of carabiner that handles well, provides peace of mind due to …

Oct 26, 2020 · The Camp Dyon is an ergonomic, lightweight, and easy to handle carabiner. We especially appreciated the narrow profile of the keylock nose for its quick and efficient clipping and …

Oct 29, 2018 · The first time you lay eyes on the CAMP Nano 22, you might think it's a nut-tool only carabiner. But don't let the small size deceive you! It is indeed...

Apr 15, 2020 · The Black Diamond LiteForge Screwgate is a compact, hot forged offset-D shaped carabiner with a simple screwgate closure system. It's BD's lightest weight...

Oct 29, 2018 · The Trango Phase is a small and relatively light carabiner that won't break the bank. It comes in a straight and (slightly) bent gate and in eight...

Oct 29, 2018 · The DMM Alpha Light is a compact wiregate carabiner. It's a little lighter than some full-size carabiners but also a little harder to handle. The notch is buried in the nose of the carabiner, …