Gear Instruction

Carabiner Care: How to Inspect, Clean, and Know When to Retire

Carabiner Care: How to Inspect, Clean, and Know...

Step-by-step carabiner maintenance: inspection checklist, cleaning, lubrication, and when to retire auto-locks and wire-gates.

Carabiner Care: How to Inspect, Clean, and Know...

Step-by-step carabiner maintenance: inspection checklist, cleaning, lubrication, and when to retire auto-locks and wire-gates.

25 Legit Ways to Use a Wire-Gate Carabiner (No Rope Required)

25 Legit Ways to Use a Wire-Gate Carabiner (No ...

Creative, practical ways to use wire-gate carabiners for EDC, camping, travel, and organization—with clear safety notes.

25 Legit Ways to Use a Wire-Gate Carabiner (No ...

Creative, practical ways to use wire-gate carabiners for EDC, camping, travel, and organization—with clear safety notes.

Carabiner Certifications, Decoded: UIAA, CE, EN12275, EN362 & EN365

Carabiner Certifications, Decoded: UIAA, CE, EN...

Decode EN12275, EN362, EN365, UIAA and CE marking for carabiners. What each standard means and how to choose the right certified connector.

Carabiner Certifications, Decoded: UIAA, CE, EN...

Decode EN12275, EN362, EN365, UIAA and CE marking for carabiners. What each standard means and how to choose the right certified connector.

Carabiner Strength Ratings, Demystified (No Math Degree Required)

Carabiner Strength Ratings, Demystified (No Mat...

A guide to carabiner kN ratings. Convert kN to pounds, know major vs minor vs open-gate strength, and pick the right tool.

Carabiner Strength Ratings, Demystified (No Mat...

A guide to carabiner kN ratings. Convert kN to pounds, know major vs minor vs open-gate strength, and pick the right tool.

Wire-Gate vs Screwgate vs Auto-Lock: Which Carabiner Should You Use?

Wire-Gate vs Screwgate vs Auto-Lock: Which Cara...

It is believed that veteran climbers already have a variety of climbing buckles. But for new rock climbers, how to choose their first climbing buckle? Or how to make a...

Wire-Gate vs Screwgate vs Auto-Lock: Which Cara...

It is believed that veteran climbers already have a variety of climbing buckles. But for new rock climbers, how to choose their first climbing buckle? Or how to make a...