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Guardian HMS Screwgate Carabiner — 3-Pack

CRN-CLM-010 · In stock $45

Late afternoon light fading on a granite slab, you're setting the final anchor for a rappel, or smoothly belaying a partner through a crux pitch. The Cairn Backcountry Guardian HMS Screwgate Carabiner is the trusted workhorse you want in your hand. Its large, pear-shaped (HMS) design makes it ideal for belaying with a Munter hitch or handling multiple ropes, while the smooth screwgate ensures secure, confident locking every time. Crafted from hot-forged I-beam aluminum, these 'biners are engineered for both strength and a remarkably low weight, each coming in at just 82 grams. With a robust major axis strength of 25 kN, they inspire confidence whether you're building a bombproof anchor or simply top-roping with friends. The keylock nose design means no more snagging on slings or ropes, keeping your transitions efficient. UIAA 121 certified, you get reliability when it matters most.

Built for belayingrappellinganchor buildingtop-roping

Technical

Weight246 g
Gate Type screwgate
Strength Major KN 25
Strength Minor KN 9
Weight g 82
Cert EN 12275 Type H, EN 362 Type B, UIAA 121