Best Carabiners & Fasteners · #2
Plume HMS K3GH
Grivel
#2
Plume HMS K3GH
Grivel
Gear
Why it made the list
A full-size, fully rated HMS locker that weighs less than most wiregates. Grivel forges the Plume line thin where the load is not and leaves material where it is, which is how you get a pear-shaped locker light enough to carry three of without noticing.
Pros
- Exceptionally light for a full-size HMS locking carabiner
- Wide pear basket handles munter hitches and multiple connections
- Rated hardware you can trust for rigging and rescue
Cons
- Thin stock wears faster against rope and rock
- Costs more than a standard aluminum locker
Best uses
- Ultralight alpine racks
- Lightweight rigging and rescue kits
- Multi-day trips where every gram is counted
Where to buy the Plume HMS K3GH
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