Nite IZE S-Biner Dual Carabiner Plastic

Sometimes one finds a small gadget that may seem unworthy of reviewing, but it's so handy that it's worth coming back for more. This Nite Ize Double Gated Carabiner is just such a product.First discovered these in a camera store a few years ago, and they looked interesting enough to make get my first ones. I'm glad that I did, as they were my first, and since then I've purchased a number of them for various purposes, including here on Amazon when I saw them appear here. Since then I've bought a number of them, and have used these gadgets to attach a tripod to my photo backpack for quick release, for attaching items to a rack on the back of my mountain bike, as a replacement for the almost useless carabiner on water bottle lids, and as a handy belt-loop clip for temporary devices. The uses for these are only limited to your imagination.The S-Biner is a small, handy thing that is a sort of double-ended carabiner, constructed from "durable glass-filled nylon with 202 Stainless Steel wire gates" according to the manufacturer, and there are stainless steel versions, too. The hooks are slim and handy enough to use to attach to a variety of items, and if you don't like the black version, they make them in colors as well. The steel ones are constructed from "2Cr13 Stainless steel for the body and 202 Stainless steel for the wire gates" according to the manufacturer, and they're available in black, stainless or "spectrum" (multicolored) finish.It's hard to figure out what size might meet your needs, as I found out when trying to ordering a couple of these. As a result I went to the manufacturer's site and pulled down what is available, and will try to summarize here:Nylon (plastic) versions:* Size #0, plastic - dimensions: 1.18" x .49" x .14", no weight rating.* Size #2, plastic - dimensions: 2" x 1" x .3" weight rating: 10 lb.* Size #4, plastic - dimensions: 3.5" x 1.5" x .3" weight rating: 25 lb.Stainless steel versions:* Size #1 - dimensions: 1.56" x .56" weight rating: 5 lb.* Size #2 - dimensions: 2" x .88" weight rating: 10 lb.* Size #3 - dimensions: 2.63" x 1.13" weight rating: 25 lb.* Size #4 - dimensions: 3.5" x 1.5" weight rating: 75 lb.* Size #5 - dimensions: 4.38" x 1.94" weight rating: 100 lb.They also offer a handy S-Biner Ahhh Carabiner Clip Bottle Opener, which is a double-ended gadget list like the regular S-biner gadgets except that it has a built-in bottle opener, and from first hand experience, it's good. There are a number of other innovative versions and styles, including a handy Nite Ize KeyRack Key Holder with S-Biners, with a stainless steel carabiner clip holding six different colored plastic S-Biners, and sized to hold 6 separate keys. Have that one in my camera bag most of the time.The packages warns that none of these, plastic or stainless, should be use for climbing or where "disengagement could result in bodily injury or property damage." Enough on that, but just let common sense prevail. On a personal note, just be sure that the gate spring properly engaged with the hook and you should have no problems. I've had no failures on mine. You could probably just use a garden-variety cheap aluminum carabiner as a substitute for these, but if you value your gear, these are well worth a look. Might suggest that if you're going to use them where they will result in metal-to-metal contact, the plastic versions might be a better choice. Have use both the #2 and #4 sizes with cycling and for photo use as noted above and so far they have held up admirably.After having bought a number of these both for personal use and as gifts for those who already seem to have everything, can only become one of the handiest gadgets that I've owned. Am calling the S-Biner a 5-star handy gadget... and I've just ordered more.

This particular size was quite large. However, this manufacturer makes high-quality products that are very useful for putting in a duffel or on a bag to tether items like keys or bags or straps. Well made and well constructed in all varieties, including plastic (like this one) or aluminum.

Sturdy, and versatile, as a lock, or a connector.

My only problem is that nowhere does it say on the package or in the information how large these actually are.

These clips are great! We use them on our boat to attach our lifejackets. These are a must!

A very good carabiner and performs like just the same style in stainless steel. These have fun color, anre lighter and don’t cause scratches when in everyday use. A bit pricey but that gets you great engineering and long life. Been using some of these a lot for years.

Not real durable, but a practical one to place on backpack.

No es lo que esperaba

This is very useful it works smoothly.

Very strong S caribiner. Used for carrying extra bags on a stroller handle during travel. Makes life a lot easier.

excelente compra me gusto mucho y el producto llego bien

I’ve bought a bunch of these in different sizes for various things. I got this one so that I could hang stuff off the frame that I currently need in order to be able to walk (I was recently badly injured when a half witted fool drove into me while I was out walking my dog). As you can see from the photograph it’s a perfect size for holding my headphones.

Están bien.