Best Carabiners & Fasteners · #9
S-Biner MicroLock
Nite Ize
#9
S-Biner MicroLock
Nite Ize
Gear
Why it made the list
The keychain-scale version of the same idea, sold in pairs. Small enough to live on a zipper pull or a key ring forever, with a locking gate so it does not shed a headlamp or a knife on the trail.
Pros
- Locks at both ends in a keychain-size package
- Sold in pairs so you can spread them across a kit
- Nearly weightless and easy to forget you are carrying
Cons
- Very low rating — organization only
- Tiny locks are fiddly with cold hands
Best uses
- Keys, knives and headlamps
- Zipper pull upgrades
- Small-item organization inside a pack
Where to buy the S-Biner MicroLock
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