Carabiner Care: How to Inspect, Clean, and Know When to Retire
Step-by-step carabiner maintenance: inspection checklist, cleaning, lubrication, and when to retire auto-locks and wire-gates.
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25 Legit Ways to Use a Wire-Gate Carabiner (No Rope Required)
Creative, practical ways to use wire-gate carabiners for EDC, camping, travel, and organization—with clear safety notes.
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Carabiner Certifications, Decoded: UIAA, CE, EN12275, EN362 & EN365
Decode EN12275, EN362, EN365, UIAA and CE marking for carabiners. What each standard means and how to choose the right certified connector.
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Carabiner Strength Ratings, Demystified (No Math Degree Required)
A guide to carabiner kN ratings. Convert kN to pounds, know major vs minor vs open-gate strength, and pick the right tool.
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Wire-Gate vs Screwgate vs Auto-Lock: Which Carabiner Should You Use?
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?...
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