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Petzl Attache HMS Screwgate Carabiner
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Petzl Attache HMS Screwgate Carabiner

Item # 737863

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The compact, pear-shaped Petzl® Attache locking carabiner is perfect for anchoring, tie-ins or anywhere extra security is desired.

  • Compact shape offers easy handling while pear shape facilitates belaying single ropes with a Munter hitch
  • Unique, patented Keylock gate uses a key-shaped nose on carabiner and slot-shaped gate to create a strong, snag-free closure
  • Manual screwgate system features red band indicator to show carabiner is unlocked, providing a quick visual safety check
  • Recommended for dirty and dusty environments that can cause autolocking carabiner mechanisms to malfunction
  • Made of high-strength aluminum rod stock for superior strength and durability

Please note: Petzl products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

Made in USA.

Item 737863

Petzl Attache HMS Screwgate Carabiner Specs

Specification

Description

Weight80 grams
Strength major axis open6 kilonewtons
Strength major axis closed23 kilonewtons
Gate open clearance20 millimeters

Petzl Attache HMS Screwgate Carabiner Customer Reviews

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Petzl Attache HMS Screwgate Carabiner
 
4.6

(based on 11 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Simple (6)
  • Quick to open (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Outdoor climbing (10)
    • Indoor climbing (7)
    • Long climbs (7)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid climber (8), Casual adventurer (3)

    Reviewed by 11 customers

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    Sep

    16

    2007

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Works well for ice climbing

    By Brian in OH

    from Columbus, OH

    About Me Avid Climber

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Simple

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Indoor climbing
      • Outdoor climbing

      Comments about Petzl Attache HMS Screwgate Carabiner:

      This Attache has a manual lock system, so it is great for ice climbers. Auto locking systems can get jammed (via freezing) or break under severely cold conditions. With this manual system, if the screw lock does freeze, you can still bang on it to get it free from the ice and not have to worry about breaking anything. The pear shape of the carabiner makes it ideal for belaying, however, it is a bit small (or rather compact) for it to anchor multiple ropes and slings. The entire carabiner is metal-alloy (but only 23 kN) so psychologically it feels really strong and safe. It is strong and safe, but I feel that one can potentially be misled that this carabiner can handle more than 23 kN.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      7

      2007

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      simple and effective

      By climb4life

      from san diego

      Pros

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Long Climbs
          • Outdoor climbing

          Comments about Petzl Attache HMS Screwgate Carabiner:

          Great locker. its simple and effective. just seems to always be the go to locker on my rack. always seems to be the perfect size and shape.

          one drawback: screwgate can be somewhat sticky at times.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          Apr

          29

          2009

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Strong, Sturdy Belay Biner

          By Sigs

          from Alexandria, VA

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Quick to open
          • Scratch resistant
          • Simple

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Indoor climbing
            • Long Climbs
            • Outdoor climbing

            Comments about Petzl Attache HMS Screwgate Carabiner:

            I belay exclusively with these biners. They are the perfect size so that my belay device (ATC or Gri-Gri) is always in the perfect position when I'm belaying. The red indicator is also a nice feature to signal when the biner is unlocked.

            • Gift:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            Jan

            8

            2009

             
            4.0

            Good belay biner

            By aikibujin

            from Traveling the world.

            About Me Avid Climber

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Keylock
            • Quick to open

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Indoor climbing
              • Long Climbs
              • Outdoor climbing

              Comments about Petzl Attache HMS Screwgate Carabiner:

              A good belay biner, keylock nose makes it easy to clip a rope into, round stock makes it easy to feed rope with.

              • Gift:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Dec

              25

              2007

               
              5.0

              great all-around carabiner

              By Strange Cargo

              from San Francisco, CA

              About Me Avid Climber

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Simple
              • Size

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Indoor climbing
                • Long Climbs
                • Outdoor climbing

                Comments about Petzl Attache HMS Screwgate Carabiner:

                A great general purpose 'biner for just about anything you need on a multi-pitch climb. The small size allows you to carry several of these and the round stock makes for smooth belays and rigging.

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                Nov

                7

                2007

                 
                5.0

                Great Belay/Utility biner

                By mcconnk3

                from Bellingham, Wa

                About Me Casual/ Recreational

                Pros

                • Quick to open
                • Simple

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Indoor climbing
                  • Long Climbs
                  • Outdoor climbing

                  Comments about Petzl Attache HMS Screwgate Carabiner:

                  This is a great biner for general use. It is a small HMS biner so don't get it for holding all kinds of large ropes or where bigger is better. This is really not intended for it. I liked the idea of a smaller belay biner becuase I like to have my belay device close to my harness and not really far off my body. This is perfect for that use. I also use it a lot for anchors and it can hold a lot of slings and ropes without getting too bogged down.

                  It is smooth operating. The screw looking mechanism is smooth without having a million threads so it doesn't take forever to open. You can also get two fingers on the screw to open it if gets a little frozen or jammed. There is also a red stripe on the gate that is only visible when the biner is unlocked, a cool reminder.

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                  Oct

                  28

                  2007

                   
                  4.0

                  great universal biner

                  By jt99

                  from Portland, OR

                  About Me Avid Climber

                  Site Member

                  Pros

                  • Asymmetric
                  • Simple

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Outdoor climbing
                    • Self belay
                    • Top Roping

                    Comments about Petzl Attache HMS Screwgate Carabiner:

                    Combo this with the Petzyl Shunt for a perfect self belay setup. Just don't climb anything overhanging for risk of the shunt slipping. Very simple, easy to screw biner. Asymmetry is great for a munter or similar knot for rappel or belaying.

                    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                    Oct

                    4

                    2007

                     
                    5.0

                    Best Belay 'Biner

                    By Deimos

                    from Burlington, VT

                    About Me Avid Climber

                    Site Member

                    Pros

                    • Keylock gate
                    • Red
                    • Rope-bearing radius

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Gym climbing
                      • Ice climbing
                      • Sport climbing
                      • Toproping
                      • Trad Climbing

                      Comments about Petzl Attache HMS Screwgate Carabiner:

                      The Petzl Attache is the best belay 'biner available. It is neither too large nor too small, with just enough clearance for a munter hitch. It is also great for anchoring with a clove hitch on multi-pitch climbs.

                      The only possible improvement would be the re-introduction of the now-discontinued "spin-ball" locking mechanism, which is quicker to lock and unlock than the screw-gate.

                      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                      Sep

                      12

                      2007

                       
                      5.0

                      Perfect locker that meets my needs

                      By Obi

                      from San Diego, CA

                      About Me Avid Climber

                      Site Member

                      Pros

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Indoor climbing
                          • Long Climbs
                          • Outdoor climbing

                          Comments about Petzl Attache HMS Screwgate Carabiner:

                          Perfect size for fitting in my hands and for tying any knot into the 'biner. Plenty of gate clearance so no fussing with having to try and push thing into the locker. For me, the best part is the lack of a "hook" at the gate opening (closer to the wide part of the 'biner) that can catch on gear that I'm trying to remove from the locker.

                          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                          Sep

                          8

                          2007

                           
                          5.0

                          Great rappel/belay biner

                          By Keith

                          from Long Beach, CA

                          About Me Avid Climber, Casual/ Recreational

                          Site Member

                          Pros

                          • Quick to open
                          • Wide top bucket

                          Cons

                          • 23 kN is a little weak

                          Best Uses

                          • Canyoneering
                          • Indoor climbing
                          • Outdoor climbing

                          Comments about Petzl Attache HMS Screwgate Carabiner:

                          The wide top bucket allows perfectly for a munter hitch, as well as keeping a belay device in place. The red mark indicating an unlocked biner is a nice feature.

                          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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