JRB microcarabiners

[slowhike]

I've used the JRB suspension system I recently bought just three times. It uses the micro biners and one of them doesn't spring closed anymore. It just sits there open and I have to close it myself. I wonder how durable they are.

One of my JRB mini biners doesn't spring close anymore too.
They can be handy for a few things that you want to clip & un-clip with ease. BPL.com has the kind of mini biner w/ a wire gate that I've used even longer & never had any problem with.

[sherpaxc]

so hold on, i want to make sure of what I'm going to do. Ya'll are saying that yes, I can buy one of those micro carabiners and hang a hammock from them safely?

[angrysparrow]

so hold on, i want to make sure of what I'm going to do. Ya'll are saying that yes, I can buy one of those micro carabiners and hang a hammock from them safely?

No, not if you value your safety! The micro-biners are generally not weight-rated at all. They are fine for hanging a pack or quilt or gear or tarp, but not your weight.

Try the CAMP Nano Wire biners if you are looking for the lightest biner to actually trust.