Edelrid Climbing Hardware

Learn how to choose carabiners for rock climbing, and the benefits of locking, nonlocking, wiregate, bent-gate and straight-gate carabiners.

Learn how to buy quickdraws. This article covers carabiner size, shape and gate, as well as sling length and how many quickdraws to have.

This article gives you basic tips on inspecting, cleaning and storing your carabiners for rock climbing.

The number of quickdraws you need varies based on the climb, but most sport climbing routes can be led with 12 or fewer.

Learn how to quickly and efficiently clip quickdraws so you can move through the crux moves safely and securely.