Carabiner recommendations

[GadgetUK437]

I thought I might chance a group buy (UK only, I'm afraid), but haven't got enough posts under my belt to access that forum.

The Edelrid Ninteen G is the lightest full strength (>2000kg) carabiner out there.
I know they are OTT for most applications, but at only 19 grams, they are in the same ballpark as non-climbing krabs with much lower strengths.
If I buy sets of 6 from here,for £40.95 per set, that turns out at £6.83 a piece.
I could post out using second class large letter for 74p (could post up to 4 'biners in one letter).
So, all up, 1 krab (delivered) would cost you £7.57
2 krabs, £14.40
3 krabs, £21.23
4 krabs, £28.06


TECH SPEC

Length: 7.5cm
Width (widest point): 45mm
Width (narrowest point): 30mm
Weight: 19g
Specification
Gate Open: 7kN
Gate Closed: 20kN
Minor Axis: 7kN
Gate Clearance: 19mm

[LuvmyBonnet]

I ended up going with green and gray nano 22's. I want to use different colors, like green for the head end, and gray on the foot end, for ease of setting up. Thanks everyone!

I'd recommend against the green. Harder to find if you drop it in the woods. I always try to get non woodsy colors like purple or orange.

[P Chang]

Pick up some Dutch Gear...smaller, lighter, and gets the job done.

If you're insistent on using carabiners, just check the load ratings stamped into them. There are usually three ratings...one for the gate opened, one for the horizontal angle, and one for the lateral angle. They're rated in kilonewtons (KN), and 1 KN is approximately 224.8 pounds. If they do not have the ratings stamped on them, I wouldn't use them to hang off the ground if I were you.

[GadgetUK437]

I've been doing a bit of research on light carabiners, thought I'd share, in case someone else finds it useful.

FULL STRENGTH	WEIGHT	LENGTH	STRENGTH	PRICE	LINK
Edelrid Nineteen G	19g	75mm	2000kg	£8.10	http://www.rockrun.com/edelrid-nineteen-g
Camp Nano 22	22g	86mm	2100kg	£7.17	http://www.bergzeit.co.uk/camp-nano-22-carabiner/
Metolius FS Mini	23g	78mm	2200kg	£7.20	http://www.rockrun.com/metolius-fs-mini-karabiner
Camp Nano 23	23g	76mm	2000kg	£7.16	http://www.bergfreunde.co.uk/camp-na...7d7fc8b51d7b4d
Wild Country Astro	29g	88mm	2300kg	£6.61	http://www.bananafingers.co.uk/wild-...ner-p-438.html
Camp Photon	29g	101mm	2100kg	£8.95	http://www.bergfreunde.co.uk/camp-ph...ing-carabiner/
Wild Country Helium	33g	100mm	2400kg	£8.35	http://www.bananafingers.co.uk/wild-...wire-p-48.html
LIGHT DUTY	WEIGHT	LENGTH	STRENGTH	PRICE	LINK
UrsaLite Micro	3.1g	40mm	100kg	-	http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-...l#.VaQL4_nW4mV
Dutch Whoopie Hooks	3.4g	25mm	450kg	£5.20	http://www.dutchwaregear.com/whoopie-hook.html
DMM XSRE	8.1g	58mm	400kg	£8.00	http://www.raymears.com/Bushcraft_Pr...rabiner-Black/
Edelrid Micro 3	10g	60mm	400kg	£2.85	http://www.bergzeit.co.uk/edelrid-micro-3-carabiner/
Dutch Biners	10g	48mm	180kg	£6.20	http://www.jacksrbetter.com/shop/dutch-biners/
Edelrid Aranya	13g	72mm	200kg	£3.75	http://www.bergfreunde.co.uk/edelrid...ent-carabiner/
Fixe 8mm Accessory Wiregate	22g	80mm	1200kg	£5.00	https://www.alpkit.com/products/fixe...ssory-wiregate
Edelrid - Micro 0	3g	40mm	-	£2.45	https://www.elitemountainsupplies.co...karabiner.html

[skyjacker]

Nice comparison. I recently purchased the DMM XSRE's on a massive discount.

[ecologito]

I have a set of these:
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/met...king-~p~3098m/

for $4.00 piece you can't beat the weight and strength. Plus you can get different colors for the head/foot to identify them.