The Photon Wire Ultra-Light Straight Gate Carabiner features a newly optimized body design that enhances rigidity and strength while keeping its weight to a minimum. This makes it one of the best wire gate carabiners for climbing available today.
Perfect for climbers who prioritize a lightweight, low-profile option, this carabiner clips effortlessly, similar to a quickdraw. Its larger size compared to other carabiners in its category allows for easy handling, even with gloves on, making it an excellent choice for challenging trad leads, ice climbing, and alpine mixed routes.
- Best Use: Climbing
- Carabiner Type: Non-locking
- Gate Type: Wire-gate
- Gate Open Clearance: 26 mm
- Strength (Major Axis Closed): 22 kN
- Strength (Major Axis Open): 9 kN
- Strength (Minor Axis): 8 kN
- Dimensions: 100 x 62 mm
- Weight: 30 g
Brittany Vargas (verified owner) –
The Photon Wire carabiner is a game-changer! It’s incredibly lightweight and clips seamlessly. Definitely one of the best wire gate carabiners for climbing I’ve ever used.
Linda Sanchez (verified owner) –
I love using this carabiner for trad climbing. It’s cheap and does not compromise on quality. Perfect for anyone looking for cheap carabiners for trad climbing.
Valerie Livingston (verified owner) –
If you’re in the market for a lightweight carabiner, the Photon Wire is top-notch. It’s easy to handle, even with gloves, and feels secure during climbs.