Best Carabiners & Fasteners · #7
EKTO Lock Carabiner
C.A.M.P.
#7
EKTO Lock Carabiner
C.A.M.P.
Gear
Why it made the list
A compact locking carabiner sized for accessory and camp duty rather than a climbing rack. The lock is the point: anything hanging from a pack, a canoe thwart, or a bear-hang line stays put instead of walking off the gate.
Pros
- Locking gate on a compact, packable frame
- Light enough to leave clipped to a pack permanently
- Clean anodized finish resists corrosion
Cons
- Smaller basket than a full HMS locker
- Locking sleeve can gum up with sand and grit
Best uses
- Securing gear to the outside of a pack
- Canoe and raft tie-downs
- Bear-hang and food-storage rigging
Where to buy the EKTO Lock Carabiner
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