Black Diamond  HotForge Screwgate Carabiners - Package of 3

I like the fact that there is a ring in the middle that tells me whether the carabiner is locked or not. The color is also clear, so it stands out well. It is also good that the part where the rope touches is thick.

I used these for my quad anchor during a day of top roping. I had a clean new Edelrid Boa Rope 9.7mm Rope and after probably 15 or so climbs, these things had EXTENSIVE wear. As an anchor 'biner or anything a rope doesn't drag through, they're great. But I can NOT recommend these for anything besides that.

First off, these are great carabiners. They are extremely light and seems very strong. The screw on the gate is well secure. One of the best feature is the texture of the finish. It is very grippy even with sweaty or chalky hands. I say the picture is deceiving because the carabiners are smaller than they look. I use it mainly for attachments to the anchor point, and running slings. They work well with an ATC belay device or gri gri but if you are using something with a large base like the Mammut Alpine it’s too small for good rope control. Overall you can’t beat this three pack.

These are the perfect multi-role lightweight carabiners. They look good, they feel good, and they perform good all at an amazing value. I’ve bought multiple 3-packs and always have them around to use for anything; anchors, slings, clipping my shoes to my bag, etc. While I do prefer other carabiners for other certain tasks (ie. belaying), this clip can generally be used for most things, doesn’t weigh you down, and looks amazing in your bag/on your harness. The texture is easy to grab while sweating and the locker seldom gets stuck, which is my biggest complaint with cheaper carabiners. These were my biggest complaints with the previous model, so it’s awesome to see BD listening and improving their products!

Was looking for light weight for Trad climbing. These are perfect for when you need to carry lots of gear and need to be weight conscious. The screw is very easy to use and it does not easy bump to lock during storage like some others do. There is no issue with them coming unlocked during use. Easy to clip too. I will be buying some more. Negatives, not many. If you need something for your ATC, this is not the ideal choice. They are also tight for two clove hitches, but doable, there are wider binas for that....

Good addition to my locking gate collection. Visually, the gate is easily distinguishable between locked and unlocked.

I have been outdoor climbing for a year now and these have been my go to carabiners for cleaning and setting up anchors. They are the perfect size for setting up a quad as they can easily slide in and out of quick links. The paint does wear off of them pretty quickly but I have never had any issues with the gates getting stuck. I will see how they hold up for the next few years but I am happy with them so far.

Good carabiners, only issue is they like to screw closed or open by themselves unless you tighten them very tight

Excellent basic screw gate carabiner. I always keep extras on my harness and in my crag pack. Reasonable weight for the size and a good general use shape. I’ve always been happy with all of my Black Diamond gear.

I carry these on my bug-out backpack, I use it for rock climbing and camping.