Best locking climbing carabiners according to redditors

May I suggest locking carabiners, preferably one with a screwgate?

Flooring

• KM Cape Doctor Maple 12mm Laminate (discontinued)
  
  
  Closet
  
  
• [Ikea Expedit (discontinued) - replaced with Kallax]
  (http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40275813/#/20275814)
  
  
• [1" 6061 aluminum rods, unpolished, extruded]
  (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H9JFR8/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
  
  
• [1" aluminum shaft collars]
  (http://www.mcmaster.com/#9946k24/=rjcdgv)
  
  
  Door
  
  
• [30x80" Oak Solid Core Door Slab]
  (http://www.menards.com/main/doors-windows/mastercraft-slab-doors/mastercraft-30-x-80-x-1-3-4-oak-solid-core-door-slab/p-1657282-c-12245.htm)
  
  
• [Door Hinges]
  (http://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-4-1-2-in-Satin-Chrome-Commercial-Grade-Door-Hinge-20442/204760762)
  
  
• [Schlage Latitude Privacy Door Lever]
  (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0046ZRI7S/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
  
  
  Paint
  
  
• KILZ 2 Primer
  
  
• Behr Premium Ultra Pure White
  
  
  Lighting
  
  
• [TL90 Ceiling Flush Mount - Small]
  (http://www.1stoplighting.com/lighting/18-462-634-0-398776/Tech-Lighting_TL-90---Two-Light-Square-Small-Flush-Mount-700FM90S.htm)
  
  
• [TL90 - Large]
  (http://www.1stoplighting.com/lighting/18-462-634-0-308557/Tech-Lighting_TL-90---Two-Light-Square-Large-Flush-Mount-700FM90L.htm)
  
  
• [2GX7 4100k Bulbs]
  (http://www.1000bulbs.com/product/2798/FC13-2GX741OD.html)
  
  
• [G9 Halogen Bulbs]
  (http://www.1000bulbs.com/product/5113/Q-JCD40120G9.html)
  
  
• [Screwless Wall Plates (these are okay, a bit too retro for my liking but not bad enough for me to return)]
  (http://www.menards.com/main/electrical/wall-plates/rocker-gfci/1-gang-screwless-wall-plate/p-1403968-c-6479.htm)
  
  
  Desk
  
  
• [Linnmon High Gloss White 59x29 1/2" Table Top]
  (http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10251352/#/20251356)
  
  
• [Olov Table Legs (I do not recommend these, there's a rattle from the internal tensioning rods)]
  (http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10264302/)
  
  
  Hammock
  
  
• [Koch Forged Eye Screw - Small]
  (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002T44T7A/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
  
  
• [Eye Screw - Large]
  (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002T44T8O/ref=oh_details_o07_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
  
  
• [Trek Light Double Hammock]
  (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00857I7KK/ref=oh_details_o07_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
  
  
• [Trek Light Gear Go Anywhere Rope Kit]
  (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005VDZE2U/ref=oh_details_o07_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
  
  
• [Black Diamond RockLock Screwgate Carabiner]
  (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LGJFYK/ref=oh_details_o07_s00_i03?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
  
  
  Total cost was USD 2197.67.

Seconding this advice - it's pretty cheap and highly useful.

I have about 100' of 550 paracord that I carry on every camping trip (store it like this) and I have had two of these that also go with.

Those have been easily the most versatile things I have ever purchased for camping.

I suggest a stronger crate.

Until you can get a stronger crate, or can’t afford one of the extra strong crates you should try:

Extra heavy duty zip ties are tested to a break strength of 250 lbs. Secure the length of every edge with one through each wire intersection be enough to keep her from bending the crate, you can even put two between each wire intersection. You should also use the zip ties to reenforce where the door attaches to the crate, you may not be able to tighten these ties 100% because the door will needs to open.

If it’s in your budget I also suggest 10 climbing carabiners like these in addition to the extra heavy duty zip ties. The twist lock can’t come undone just through friction and the dog hitting the crate (a regular screw locking carabiner can be unlocked this way). The reason for 10 is that on each of the four corers you put one about 1/3 from the bottom and one about 1/3 from the top; and 2 on the door (either 1/3 from the top and bottom if it’s a single lock crate or 1/3 between the latches if it is a double lock crate).

Even if you don’t do 10 carabiners consider at least getting 2 for the door. The door is a weak point and these will add extra security.

Here's a bonus entry:
A carabiner with a fake "CE" logo.

Yeah... Thats not good. Buy a real carabiner and own it for life.

OP delivers!

We had originally considered purchasing a vehicle lift, but they were much more expensive, required a lot of headroom (the garage ceiling is only about 8'4" high), and would have required us to change the garage door tracks and opener to let it clear. This was a much simpler (and cooler) solution.

Many parts were purchase from Amazon, so I provided links so you can take a look.

Parts:

• Winch
  
  
• Pulley
  
  
• Carabiners
  
  
• Snatch blocks
  
  
• Rope hoist
  
  
• Hydraulic Vehicle Moving Dollies
  
  
• 3/16 (840LB capacity) steel cable
  
  
• Cable clamps
  
  
• Cable 'eyes' (keeps the cable in a nice curve when going around the carabiners)
  
  
• Lag bolts
  
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  Details:
  
  I had access to the studs and rafters as we removed the drywall to remodel the garage, so I was able to use 2x4s and 2x12s to strengthen the areas where the eye hooks were secured.
  
  I built these pivoting support blocks to keep the axle from taking any of the load. I put carpet on the blocks to keep them from scraping the new garage floor.
  
  I use these dollies to position the trailer to be hooked up to the pivot blocks.
  
  I use the rope hoist to make the raising and lowering of the trailer a one person operation. You need to pull the trailer away from the wall to get it to start lowering and also need to steady it on its way up so it doesn't fall into position too quickly.
  

• These work surprisingly well. Buy some good carabiners like this.
  
• If you want to get a little more fun, have you and/or your boy-toy learn how to tie a One-Column and Two-Column tie and basic chest harness. Twisted Monk on Youtube is a good place to start. 5/16" solid core braided nylon rope works very well when cut into 10', 25', and 50' sections.
  
• Tied the limb not the joint.
  
• Blindfolds can be made from scarves or silk ties.
  
• Safe words (red/yellow/green system is good), discussion of hard limits before hand, playing sober, and never leave a tied up person alone.
  
• Nothing around the neck for beginners and have EMT shears near at hand.

If you're going to go RockExotica why not go all out?

I hardly ever go climbing, but I do have a very serious carabiner as a keychain as part of my EDC.

This is a great VR room build idea, unfortunately instead of posting a build DIY of a few simple things from Amazon, or a home improvement store some people want to try and charge a middle man fee. Just using google I found pretty much each component used to build this.

 

One of the harnesses used in the video


Ceiling hook


Fall protection lanyard


Rock Climbing Carbineers

 

I didn’t look too heavily beyond finding the exact harness, but already you have the majority of what you need and probably spent around $150.00, asking for $300.00 dollars to gather a few simple already manufactured items together for a DIY project is ridiculous.

cross posted this from /r/vive hopefully to save more people from wasting money.

it's likely not unsafe for belaying with an atc (never said it was "unsafe"... just using that choice along with the alpine harness picked to gauge overall skill level and overall ambition. the extra harnesses imply that she was going to be a mentor for people without gear.), but no climber I have seen uses one. The d shaped locker that she listed is very narrow and when used to rappel on two ropes has the two strands at two different parts of the nose and very staggered. I also think it might crossload easier because of the shape of it. All I am saying is that someone with the proper knowledge and skills to keep other people safe probably wouldn't choose a small D as a belay carabiner. (I have that exact d shaped biner and it's nice enough for clipping bolts but not as a belay carabiner.)

the petzl attache is a smallish pear shaped that works well or the bigger hms style is another style that works well. The HMS has the benefit that you can throw a munter hitch on it and belay/rappel with that if you ever dropped your atc.

The rocklock works better and is cheaper:

http://www.amazon.com/Black-Diamond-Rocklock-Screwgate-Carabiner/dp/B000LGJFYK/ref=pd_sim_sg_6?ie=UTF8&refRID=0TMRPYCASWKZ3ZC5AXRT

or the package deal:

http://www.amazon.com/Black-Diamond-Package-Device-Locking/dp/B000FNB0WY

The williams is another one that is nice and would be a good belay carabiner.

My suggestion, is to save your ignition.

I know they're falling out of style, but my car keys are first off on my carabiner. Meaning anytime they go to touch a car, they come off the carabiner, which I keep inside a pocket organizer.

Grappling Hook Folding Survival... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079KYF112?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I grabbed this one off of amazon. Its done well for me.
I got lucky on getting it off something underwater that had a bigger ass than me. So grapple with care lol

If possible, the best possible solution is to just actually dog-proof your house, or at least an area you can section off. Otherwise, if you can afford one, I'd say get her a big outdoor kennel. If you're committed to her being tethered, at the very least get her a secure but comfortable harness, I use this one when I take my 70 lb husky out. Also get something with a locking mechanism (think like this) to use with any spring clips, because trust me, the dog can get it undone, mine has twice. I know how scary this is, I learned the hard way that my dog can also clear a 6' fence, I hope you figure something out!

Much better to use something like this to shorten it.

I've also used carabiners and alligator clips if you have a bird who will chew through bread ties. I met a little angry blue budgie who could seemingly chew through anything.

Actual carabiner, for 11 bucks and free shipping.

It's a big carabiner. This one in a different color.

Brand new climber here - been to the local rock gym twice and I'm hooked. Will be doing indoor stuff only with my girlfriend about once a week.

I picked up a pair of 5.10 shoes today, and am looking at getting my own belay device and carabiner. The popular stuff on Amazon is all the Black Diamond stuff. Just wondering if it's any good - it's pretty inexpensive. The recommended belay carabiner is $12, and for something this important I don't mind spending more for a higher quality (safer) locking one. This is the one I'm looking at:

http://www.amazon.com/Black-Diamond-Rocklock-Screwgate-Carabiner/dp/B000LGJFYK

With this belay device:

http://www.amazon.com/Black-Diamond-ATC-Belay-Device/dp/B004GYD8H8

Are these any good? I have no problem spending whatever on a better setup if it's safer and will last a while. I do a lot of other outdoor sports and I know that some of the entry level gear can be a bit on the cheaply made side and I don't want to risk something breaking to save a few bucks.

Thanks!

Edit: I know this has to be the most asked question on here, so apologies in advance..

lol OP you've been missing out if you've never used a carabiner.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GA3N9MQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_VhyAzbRH8NZ52

Climbing-rated carabiner (preferably a locking carabiner) through the end of the ball eye-screws.

Climbing-rated sling over your pull-up bar with the ends of the sling hooked into the carabiner. You'll want to choose an appropriate sling length so that the grip balls hang (phrasing!) at your desired height.

https://www.amazon.com/Mad-Rock-Super-Screw-Carabiner/dp/B003E2WV80/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1518110798&sr=1-3&keywords=climbing+carabiner

https://www.amazon.com/Newdoar-Runners-Climbing-Lightweight-Slinging/dp/B075GRHYTX/ref=sr_1_22?ie=UTF8&qid=1518110547&sr=8-22&keywords=climbing+webbing+loop

I just bought mine last week. So far it is epic. I am going camping 10/25-10/27 ask me the following Monday, 10/28, and I'll give you an update.

If I can make a couple of recommendations: 4x rappelling rings, 2x caribeaners.

You can put the hammock up in a few seconds if you have snake skins.

it would either be this (as a female planning to live in NYC this summer, I need this shit), my climbing gear [1] (http://www.amazon.com/Mad-Rock-Ultra-Screw-Carabiner/dp/B000TTNCWK/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=5F0OY4EGJFD5&coliid=IK5YOC9LOVZFE) 2 3, or my old spice body spray.

Yeah, I looked at their load capacity and it’s rated at 25kN which is what the Aerial Essentials ones are. I bought them originally feeling confident about their safety and credibility, but recently I’ve been seeing posts about certain Amazon store vendors selling fake/illegitimate equipment and now I’m nervous I made a mistep.

For reference: these are the ones I purchased. CARAPEAK also makes flimsier looking ones, but I purchased the aluminum autolocking all rated at 25kN.

Omega

So one thing ive noticed is that with the megajul the carabiner is absolutely critical with the device being effective.

This biner for example: https://www.amazon.com/Black-Diamond-Rocklock-Screwgate-Carabiner/dp/B07C4K8W7F

Is ineffective and its due to the shape alone. The metal itself comes to a somewhat triangular point and it doesnt fit well within the curved portion of the megajul that causes the device to catch.

Whereas this biner: https://shop.climbonsquamish.com/mammut-crag-smart-hms.html

You'll notice that its fat and rounded up at the top. This catches the device perfectly without fail every time.

I'm also a 210lb 6ft guy so the falls i take on the device are significant and ive yet to have it slip what so ever with that biner however with the first one showed it does pretty consistently.

This type of biner i think is critical for these non moving part auto lockers to work. That biner is actually the one they sell with the Mammut smart 2.0 because of that fact and there is a noticable difference.

My point being is that i can be entirely hands free on just the megajul with that set up without any concern.

I got mine on Amazon.

Materials list in case anyone is curious:

200ft Tan Paracord

200ft Orange Paracord

Parachute Locking Carabiner

3x Small Carabiners

Chain Swivel

Bungee leash extension

Poop bag holder

Cops aren't stupid, they know it's a melee weapon. Just because it can function as a bottle opener doesn't mean a cop won't charge you with possession of an illegal weapon. It doesn't have to cover all your fingers to be a duster.

If you really want to weaponize your fists without worrying about legal trouble you could buy a hefty carabiner and attach it to your keys. No one will take a second look at it, and you can bring it past security checkpoints without anyone noticing.

I attached a hook from an old ratchet strap so I can hook in and out pretty easy. I also use these carabiners fromca Amazon for most of my cable attachments. carabiner

I'd say this one, but I've only had mine for about four months, so I don't know about longevity. As far as basic construction goes, it seems fairly solid but I am not an expert.

This make a good keyring , i usually buckle it up on my pants.
Might come in handy at some point.

http://www.amazon.com/Mad-Rock-Super-Screw-Carabiner/dp/B003E2WV80/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1420512945&sr=8-4&keywords=carabiner

Plus the stuff you mentioned makes it complete.

Here you go

Not OP but it looks like this guy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Grappling-Survival-Multifunctional-Stainless-Mountain/dp/B079KYF112/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=grappling+hook&qid=1566835972&s=gateway&sprefix=grappling+hook&sr=8-4

It’s a climbing grapple for climbing trees.
Similar to this:
https://www.amazon.com/Cyfie-Grappling-Hook-Black-Stainless-Carabiner/dp/B07881RBX2

This. Just get a locking d-ring carabiner like this one

I have an Arc'teryx belt that I love, but it costs as much as you'd expect. For single time use belts, just get the cheapest option off of Amazon Prime - http://amzn.to/1w2NpdV (~$25)

Drop a couple bucks on a decent carabiner though, you'll find use for it in the future. Black Diamond are durable and not too pricey - http://amzn.to/1w2NOwK ($10)

As far as what you'll be doing? Who knows, maybe dragging something like sled dogs or rope bridge work. Sounds like a blast!

If you are leaving it unlocked why not use a Quick-Link with a screw-lock on it?

Like one of these:https://smile.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-Quick-Marine-Grade/dp/B01KYPOYKC/

It's possible that it might if it wants to play. Get a carabiner with a locking mechanism on it and try that.

https://www.amazon.com/Outmate-Aluminum-D-Ring-Locking-Carabiner/dp/B01GA3N9MQ/ref=zg_bs_3402551_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=5ZGEYPTJPSK94YZT2720

Thanks. I've been looking for a new carabiner for my EDC. this one, specifically

They're $10 made by Black Diamond