Reddit mentions: The best nonlocking climbing carabiners

On the suspension question - It's fine, the slap straps are strong and do their job. The downside is that the loops on the slap straps are about every 6 inches, so it might be hard to get that "just right" hanging... I used the slap straps for my first year and I was fine, I'd focus on other aspects for the time being. One other quick point, if you are looking to cut weight down the carabiners that come with the ENO are steel and heavy, those are easily replaced. If you want to get into more weight cutting and more advanced suspension system I would look at the whoopie sling, that's what's en vouge right now, I just got my slings but have not had a chance to use them yet.

just like satty said, you're going to lose warmth rating due to compression on the sleeping bag. I find this true with down and synthetics alike. Unlike sleeping on the ground you're going to really feel the wind if it's cold and windy. I can vividly remember freezing through a 30 degree night in a 30 degree bag with no sleeping pad. Sleeping pads will help a lot, so would a UQ. I just saw the pea pod setup a month ago on here, and I'm dying to try it out, let us know how it works out!

a tarp or a rainfly, properly rigged, should keep rain out in 'normal weather'. that tent looking tarp you found looks cool, not sure exactly what it is... I know that some people rave about the warbonnet tarps, I bought a ENO tarp when I got my hammock, I wish I had gotten a warbonnet in hindsight, but the ENO works fine for me. It's nice to have the privacy as well as the wind guard, so I usually use the tarp even in good weather.

Enjoy the hammock and take some pictures for us!

Why don't climbing carabiners get any love here? I use a climbing carabiner like this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Fusion-Contigua-Straight-Non-Locking-Carabiner/dp/B008KEDM3U/ref=sr_1_8?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1453405167&sr=1-8&keywords=climbing+carabiner


I spend a lot of time outdoors and have found an enormous use for a climbing weight rated carabiner. Mine is small and not as big as the big climbing ones and works great as a keychain. A cheap walmart carabiner wont hold more than 50 lbs usually and thats usually sufficient except when you wanna make sure something is definitely secure. Also learn the lighter trick as a bottle opener. Once you become the master of this everything becomes a bottle opener!

P.S. How do I convert my link to show up as whatever I want like the other guys here???

I have two standard split key rings both hooked to the metal loops on one side of my camera. I then have a rock climbing sewn sling put through both of the rings. I then usually keep a small rock climbing carabiner clipped to the sling. I wrap tape around split wrings once the sling is attached so the ring edges don't snag the sling. This setup is light and strong and gives me a few options for carry. If you want to carry it by hand you double up the sling and it is now half the length of the full sling. Doubling it up may make it the right size to hang off of a shoulder for short people, but I'm bigger and my sling isn't long enough for that. If you want to put it over your shoulder and across your chest you can. When you want to draw the camera up the sling slides through the split rings easily and doesn't catch on clothes. When you're done you can let it down and it hangs by your side. If I don't want to wear the sling I can hook the sling, using the carabiner, to a back pack, belt, or a belt loop which is nice for hiking near cliff edges or waterfalls as well as areas where I might be afraid of someone grabbing and running off with my camera. The sling and carabiner are rated to about 22kN or approximately 4,945 lbs. I don't think the split rings could hold that, but it is more than enough for a camera if you have decent split rings. The whole setup is relatively cheap compared to some of the slick commercial setups some have. It does have disadvantages. You probably need to find the right sling length for your frame size. The sling I have works well for me, but would probalby have a camera hanging by a short person's knees. They do sell different length slings so you just need to keep it in mind if you buy one. Once the split rings are on, the sling threaded through the rings, and the rings taped over, you can't just pull the sling and rings off at a moments notice. Also if you aren't used to it and don't naturally pull the sling out of the way it likes to slide in front of short lenses. Also the strap is really this which is fine for me, but if you are carrying a pro body with a long pro zoom it might be awkward. When I have my f2.8 80-200 mm and battery grip on I usually am holding on to the camera and lens all the time anyways.

I can take a few pictures later if people are interested.

Gander Mtn has ENO Atlas Straps, but their climbing carabiner stock is nearly nonexistent. You may as well go to amazon for those.
Here's a good one,
https://www.amazon.com/Omega-Pacific-Oval-Straightgate-Bright/dp/B000UKUOSI/ref=sr_1_2?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1466554868&sr=1-2&keywords=carabiners
Whatever you get, make sure they're good climbing rated ones. They're rated in KiloNewtons and 1KN is about 225 Ft-Lbs of force, this one is rated at 22 KN, so not quite 5K Ft-Lbs. Plenty strong for hammocking.

1. [ENO doublenest hammock] (http://www.amazon.com/Eagles-Nest-Outfitters-DoubleNest-Hammock/dp/B001DDTE1E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1345872726&sr=8-1&keywords=eno+doublenest+hammock)
   
   
2. [25 yards 1" webbing] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QL2C26/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i02)
   
   
3. [ENO rainfly pro] (http://www.amazon.com/ENO-Pro-Rain-Tarp-Navy/dp/B0027PXSWS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1345872824&sr=8-1&keywords=eno+rain+fly)
   
   
4. [hiker first aid kit with extra bandages] (http://www.rei.com/product/800905/rei-hiker-first-aid-kit)
   
   
5. [set of 6 MSR ground stakes] (http://www.rei.com/product/682543/msr-ground-hog-stake)
   
   
6. Walther PPS .40 cal in a [crossbreed super tuck] (http://crossbreedholsters.com/SuperTuckDeluxe/tabid/90/List/0/ProductID/1/CategoryID/1/Level/1/Default.aspx?SortField=ProductName,ProductName) holster
   
   
7. [26 KN rated carabiners] (http://www.amazon.com/Orbit-Straight-Carabiner-Keylock-CAMP/dp/B0015TFYCY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1345872547&sr=8-2&keywords=trango+carabiner)
   
   
8. Warbonnet Outdoors [Adjustable Webbing Suspension] (http://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com/acces.php)
   
   
9. [Silva Compass with Mirror] (http://www.amazon.com/Silva-2801078-Ranger-CLQ-Compass/dp/B000EQ82H8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1345872609&sr=8-2&keywords=silva+type+20)
   
   
10. iphone 4
    
    
11. Uni-ball Super ink .5mm pen. This varies as I have ~10 pens I grab on a day-to-day basis.
    
    
12. Lighter
    
    
13. [Kershaw Scallion Knife] (http://www.kershawknives.com/productdetails.php?id=49)
    
    
14. True Utility [Utili-key] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003F527NU/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00)
    
    
15. [Nylon billfold] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E1GRIO/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00)
    
    
16. [Camelback Alpine Explorer backpack] (http://www.rei.com/product/830501/camelbak-alpine-explorer-hydration-pack-100-fl-oz)
    
    
    I realize this may be slightly outside the bounds of "every day carry" but rest assured this backpack is always on/near me.
    
    The things I have physically on me and basically all times are items: 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15.
    
    Everything else pretty much lives in the backpack and stays on me or in my car for access at a moments notice.

Get carabiniers from climbing companies. Basically if they don't make climbing gear I wouldn't bother.
For little baby ones dmm makes my faves. They hold 4kn (900 lbs static) and are super light weight and a great size for a mini. here's a link
Absolutely love these guys!

I use these little guys to carry gear. They're full UIAA speck (fully climbing capable) but they're much lighter and more appropriately sized than the mainstream stuff used by most climbers.

They're super cheap too!
I definitely recommend them.
(not sponsored)

Metolius FS Mini Carabiner (2015) - Orange https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XPSIJG6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_NkwHyb42GGJH2

[Metolius]
(http://i.imgur.com/P7X6aNo.jpg)

A pair of Camp USA Nano 22 carabiners and a 50ft hank of real 550 paracord.

Is super handy to be able to clip one thingy to another thingy.

It's also super handy to be able to string up something or tie stuff together. Being a part time hammock camper, they can serve dual purposes. I use the 550 as a tarp ridgeline at night, and the carabiners are part of my hammock suspension.

The carabiners are 22g each and 50 ft of paracord is around 100g. So for 5 ounces I can do about a hundred things I couldn't easily do at camp. Yes there's lighter cordage out there, but 550 is reasonably light, tough, holds knots well, and cheap and easy to replace so I don't feel guilty about cutting a short piece off to use. Plus it could theoretically be used in a survival situation without sawing you in half. Paired with a legit pair of climbing rated biners, you're ready to go.

I used these rock climbing pulleys, and I'm currently using this cord (6mm). I attach it all with soft loop straps. I have multiple brands of those, they're all inexpensive and highly useful. These are the carabiners I ordered. I use two Titan loading pins but loop straps can be used to hold the weight too.

All you have to do is cut the accessory cord to the length you need and tie a knot with a loop at each end where you'll attach a carabiner. After you cut the cord it will be frayed, but you can just burn it and it will melt nicely. A piece of cord goes through each pulley. The top pulley is simple with your handle attached to the front and the weight to the back. When using the bottom pulley you attach that cord to the cord of the top pulley, and the other side of the top pulley to the weight.

Not sure if I answered what you're looking for, but any questions and I'll be happy to answer.

Yeah, it seems steep but I am just going off of the receipts I have from my purchases.

EDIT:

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Hammock - 135

Hammock Rainfly - 140

Snake skin - 20

2QZQ - Mod 4 - 92

Atlas straps - 30

Carabiners - 14 (you need 2)

Omega Ring - 20 (you need 4 of them)

Dry compression - 45

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None of this includes shipping or taxes. That being said, it's a great setup and I am not disappointed with how it performs. If you pick up an under quilt then this setup is unstoppable.

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EDIT 2: The hammock includes the price for the original rainfly, I still have that and don't want it.

If OP is looking for the best deal, there might be some brands having a sale that also have plenty reviews from people who have used the gear on a site like amazon. Ultimately OP, or someone else, would have to google to find the current deals. So instead OP could just google "wiregate carabiners" or even "recommendations for wiregate carabiners". Reviews on sales sites are just as good as people on here, since gear doesn't change and they would have actually used the gear.

For instance, this is cheap, has a full 5 star rating after 400 reviews, which is almost unheard of. Don't need anything more than that.

I'm so glad that you shared this! Great idea. I turned around one of my curtains that has a white lining (it is held up by ring hooks with clips) and hung one of those large carbiners (like this https://www.amazon.com/FineGood-Carabiners-Extra-Large-Shopping-Accessories/dp/B073SV9W5D) over the rod. It works well for easily hooking a hanger through it is awkward if anyone comes over - I need to turn the curtain back around. A canvas like yours would be easy to store.

If your not fickle about price these look exactly like what you have but they are $8 a piece

Personally I use ones like these and find them quite effective while only $2 a piece

The Dutch biners are great, I also like these Camp Nanos in general, as they're one of the lighter ones on the market and have a generous opening size

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Camp USA Nano 22 Carabiner Black One Size https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S6U0ULU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_.yLPybP2W8T0S

We have a few of these. https://www.amazon.com/Trixie-Waist-Belt-Medium-Sized-Large/dp/B0057FZLDY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1511601752&sr=8-3&keywords=trixie+belt

We like them because they don't rely on the strength of a plastic buckle. The strain is around your back/waist in a complete loop of one piece of material.

We use these carabiners as well, they seem OK. I can't remember what size though - https://www.amazon.com/Nite-Ize-Size-1-S-Biner-Carabiner/dp/B001E8EV3Y/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1511601841&sr=8-8&keywords=carabiner&th=1

I use an S-type size 4 carabiner, and I grasp the center part. It's comfortable in the hand and gives a nice amount of control.

Cool! I've had mine for 3 years I think, and it's been holding up really nicely. If you want a different style of gate, I'd suggest the Neutrino but my only thing against this (could be good or bad) is that keyrings can catch on the clip on the way out, where they can't on the Positron. A little extra precaution on keeping your keys in place and not getting lost, or a little extra hassle!

• Nite Ize S-Biner, Size 3
  
• Incipio Silicrylic Case for Samsung Galaxy S3
  
• DIY 550 Paracord Bracelet
  
• Timex Weekender
  
• Unbranded Leather Cardholder (mine arrived unstamped)
  
• Y&G Stainless Steel Money Clip
  
• Fisher Bullet Space Pen, Matte Black
  
• Generic Multi-tool Card (I got mine for free from a daily deal website)
  
• Moleskine Volant Notebook
  
• Generic Lip Balm (free swag from a Samsung booth, just removed the sticker)
  
• Prescription Ray-Ban Glasses
  
• Ray-Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses, Polarized (they were a gift so not sure of exact model)
  
• Samsung Galaxy S Earbuds (came with phone)

Do you need the connections rigid? If not, just buy webbing ($0.52/ft) and girth hitch the webbing to the sled and buy a weight belt ($13)to attach it to with a water knot looped around the belt.

If you want to get fancier and need it rigid, then buy two carabiners ($6 x 2) we can do the following:

• Take a length of webbing 18in-24in longer than your poles
  2.Fold the last 3in of one end over
  

• Sew both outer edges of the folded regions. This should create a "cup" 3in wide.
  
• The end of the pole should fit in this cup.
  
• Clove Hitch the webbing to the connection point so that the majority of the webbing is leading away from the sled and the cup we sewed is trailing towards the sled.
  
• Place the pole in the cup.
  
• stretch the webbing the length of the pole.
  
• Roughly 6in from the top place a bite in the rope about 6in in circumference with an overhand knot.
  
• Stretch the webbing along the pole.
  
• Fold the excess the excess over the pole and sew it together.
  
• Now we should have a Pole capped on both ends with webbing that is clovehitched to the sled near one end with a bite near the top.
  
• Repeat with other Pole.
  
  Now for how to attach it to yourself. You are probably going to want to buy some cordellette ($8.50, but probably cheaper at a nearby outdoor store since you only need 3-4ft and its like $0.50/ft) for a prussik.
  
  
• Tie two slings with the cord about 18in in length
  
• Tie prussiks around the weight belt about where they rest on your hips.
  
• Connect the prussiks to the sled with the carabiners.
  
  The Prussiks should hold the cord on your hips with friction. In all it should cost around $40. You can probably find cheaper carabiners or quicklinks at a local hardware store also.
  

Edge Eyewear TSK216 Kazbek Polarized Safety Glasses

iPhone 5s w/ Otterbox Case

Coast FX312 Rapid Response

Saddleback Leather Credit Card Wallet

MaxiFlex Endurance Gloves (gloves for office people to pretend they are protected)

Nite-Ize S-Biner

Silicon Power J80 Flash Drive

Truck Keys

Handkerchief

Uni-ball Jetstream RT Fine Point

Black Sharpie

[Coast HP2 Flashlight] (https://www.amazon.com/Coast-Universal-Focusing-Lumen-Penlight/dp/B008QV4E1Q)

Orange Highlighter

Rite in the Rain Memo Book

Stanley FatMax Auto-Lock 25' Tape

[Black Diamond Neutrino](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001O7O6VC/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_qbwavb0HT74CN
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001O7O6VC/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_qbwavb0HT74CN) strong enough to actually be used to hold weight but still relatively light weight. I'd highly recommend it.

I would get a large carabiner handle to carry all the grocery bags in 1. Example: Coghlan's Large Biner Carry Handle It makes the load so much easier and keeps everything together because you can twist them together. I have two to load distribute on both hands or over the shoulder. Also another tip is get some strong ripstop nylon reusable grocery bags. You can easily tuck them away in your pocket and use them as grocery basket to checkout without bulk or weight plus you can toss the in the wash. I do this all the time when i go on the metro train.

https://www.amazon.com/Reusable-Attached-Polyester-Shopping-Lightweight/dp/B073FGBK2L/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=grocery+bags+nylon&qid=1573325971&sr=8-4

These

I purchased these as an upgrade to my eno doublenest. While there are probably better carabiners out there, there are few as strong and as lightweight for 7$.

edit- narfaniel beat me to it with these exact same ones.

Any rock climbing carabiner should be more than rated to your hang and probably thin enough to go through your loop. Remember they are designed to withstand the force generated from people falling off rock face. I use these which are small and thin but I do care about weight.

Yeah, that's more along the line of what I was thinking, but moreso utilizing the hole of the controller. Like, say, using one of those extra large carabiners to just slot into the hole of the controllers.

Maybe use a duffel bag or better yet a tool bag from a hardware store?
Maybe use a big carabiner to bring them all together so they don't mish-mash and tangle with each other?
https://www.amazon.com/Jumbo-Aluminum-Carabiner-Snap-Hook/dp/B003LV3UZM
Maybe use a clothes hanging rod in the trunk up high and just pull what you need at each site off it?
https://www.amazon.com/High-Road-Expandable-Car-Clothes/dp/B001NI7KE2

Old picture I found in my phone today from my August EDC

can also be found on http://everydaycarry.com/posts/31039/edc-gear-from-august-2018

Black Diamond Jivewire Carabineer, Assorted, Large by Black Diamond

Combat Engineer Beret

Nalgene 32oz Bottle

Nite Ize S-Biner #3

G-Shock GD120 Series

Parker Jotter Pen

Gerber 30-000433 Remix

Apple iPhone 6s

Rite in the Rain - Green Tactical Note Book (All Weather)

genuine leather wallet

I hang my rings using climbing gear. It gives me an easy way to adjust ring height from pull-ups all the way down to ring pushups, in 3" increments. The rings are always level.

I hang long daisy chains from the ceiling. I girth hitch a 30cm pre-sewn runner/sling around each ring, and hang them from the daisy chains using a non-locking carabiner.

Edit: Here's a picture of the setup and a closeup of the rings/runner/carabiner.

Non locking carabiner.

1 inch tubular webbing.

Tie a water knot to the biner. Wrap the webbing end over end holding it in place. Pack it in a surgical glove. Remeber to use a non locking biner. It's easier to manipulate.

You wedge the tool between the bottom and sides on a diagonal angle while hitching the biner. The biner does not attach directly to the too. Only the webbing.

I just took my work one to my volley house, and I'm planning on making a new one. I'll PM you a pic if you don't understand.

Get a nice giant carabiner and hook everything up.

Top to Bottom, Left to Right...

• Mission Belt
  
• Alien Gear IWB holster
  
• XDs 3.3 w/ Extended Mag
  
• Oakley's Flak Jacket
  
• Kershaw Cryo II Blackwash
  
• Fossil Watch
  
• Ka-Bar TDI Hinderance
  
• Paracord Bracelet
  
• Streamlight Microstream
  
• Leatherman Holster (Holds the extra mag and flashlight)
  
• Extra non-extended mag
  
• Extra Carbiner I wear on my belt for whatever (Normally my water bottle)
  
• Keys on Nite Ize S Biner w/ Keysmart, Car Keys, and Leatherman PS
  
• Quiksilver Wallet
  
• Any form of Mio
  
• Galaxy SIII with Brushed Aluminum Case
  

I cannot, the cage was hard to clean and far to small. It had to go. I'm currently saving up for the Ferret Nation cage! Here is a link to a clip the would work. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0022IMK7E/ref=gno_cart_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2EG6QEDZDPFVD

https://www.amazon.com/Omega-Pacific-Carabiner-Non-Locking-Industrial/dp/B000UKUOSI/

"non locking climbing carabiner" is what you want. I don't buy gear i plan to actually climb on through Amazon because there have been issues with knock-offs getting into the mix by drop shipment fulfillers, but you are fine for "utility" gear.

Or get one that doesn't say "not for rock climbing." You can get a professional carabiner from Amazon for not very much. They don't lock, but the mechanism won't break and the damn things will hold your own weight. One like this.

This isn't much of a "life hack" since they sell large padded carabiners with padded handles exactly for this purpose. They're super-cheap too.

I bought 2 of the Fusion Carabiners. They are rated up to 23kN, way more than I would ever need from a carabiner for my keys or attaching my thermos to my backpack.

Also can be bought for ~$8.

$5

This one is actually literally designed to be a bag carrier:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004LF16F8/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_szhfub0AFRDQG

Yup it’s an s-biner, size #3

Watch 25.49
Knife 24.00
Wallet 10.92
Flashlight 23.95
S Biner 1.78
Free Key 7.49
Total: 93.63

$20 leather wallet, bi-fold, my last Dockers lasted me 10 years.

$50 flashlight, FourSevens QPL

$20 knife/multitool Leatherman Style CS

$10 keychain FreeKey System and Gated carabiner

I'll start. I use a Nite Ize #3 for my main, and I attach small items (i.e. flashlight, knife) with Nite Ize #.5. I have had items come detached often but they always just fall in my pocket.

You mean THE WORLD FAMOUS Jumbo 8" Aluminum Carabiner Snap Hook with Soft http://www.amazon.com/Jumbo-Aluminum-Carabiner-Snap-Hook/dp/B003LV3UZM
(On mobile) sorry if link no work