Brand: Petzl
Category: Carabiners
Recommended by Andy Scott, Owner/Lead Guide at Small Cliffs Guiding — Northeast US
Highlights: lightweight
The ATTACHE locking carabiner by Petzl is designed for seamless rope handling and enhanced safety, making it an essential tool for climbers and outdoor enthusiasts. Its pear-shaped design and robust construction ensure reliability and ease of use in various climbing scenarios. 1. Locking mechanism provides secure closure, preventing accidental opening during use. 2. Pear-shaped design optimizes strength-to-weight ratio, allowing for efficient load distribution. 3. Round-stock basket facilitates smooth rope operation, reducing wear on ropes and gear. 4. Constructed from durable aluminum, ensuring lightweight performance without compromising strength. 5. Versatile for multiple applications, including climbing, mountaineering, and rescue operations. 6. Compatible with a variety of climbing gear, enhancing your overall setup and safety. 7. Available in multiple colors, allowing for personalization and easy identification in gear collections. The ATTACHE carabiner is ideal for climbers of all skill levels, particularly in sport climbing and trad climbing environments. It excels in both indoor and outdoor settings, providing reliable performance in various weather conditions. This carabiner is perfect for those looking to enhance their climbing safety and efficiency, making it a must-have for any climbing enthusiast's gear collection.
Price: $25.95
- Who it's for
- Climbers who want one locking carabiner that handles belaying, rappelling, clove hitches, münter hitches, and self-rescue without switching gear. Hosts recommend carrying 2–5 for a full rack, especially for leading.
- What people are saying
- Notes are unanimously positive — hosts call it the best all-around HMS/pear-shaped locker and their default pairing for both tube-style and assisted-braking belay devices. No criticism appears across any of the nine notes.
- Worth noting
- Standout features cited: round stock at the top for smooth rope movement, a red indicator when unlocked, and light weight. Notes are one-sided in praise, so no counterpoint exists to report.
Andy Scott's review
These carabiners rock. My rack is a mix of these and the Rochas, and I love the versatility of both of them.
Recommended by Andy Scott, Owner/Lead Guide at Small Cliffs Guiding
Frequently asked questions
Who is the ATTACHE for?
Climbers who want one locking carabiner that handles belaying, rappelling, clove hitches, münter hitches, and self-rescue without switching gear. Hosts recommend carrying 2–5 for a full rack, especially for leading.
What do experts say about the ATTACHE?
Notes are unanimously positive — hosts call it the best all-around HMS/pear-shaped locker and their default pairing for both tube-style and assisted-braking belay devices. No criticism appears across any of the nine notes.
What should you know before buying the ATTACHE?
Standout features cited: round stock at the top for smooth rope movement, a red indicator when unlocked, and light weight. Notes are one-sided in praise, so no counterpoint exists to report.
What does Andy Scott say about the ATTACHE?
These carabiners rock. My rack is a mix of these and the Rochas, and I love the versatility of both of them.
Why does Andy Scott recommend Petzl?
Andy Scott recommends the Petzl ATTACHE for carabiners. These carabiners rock. My rack is a mix of these and the Rochas, and I love the versatility of both of them.
Is the ATTACHE a good carabiner?
Yes — Andy Scott recommends the ATTACHE by Petzl as their carabiners pick. These carabiners rock. My rack is a mix of these and the Rochas, and I love the versatility of both of them.
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What other hosts are saying
9 experts recommend the Petzl ATTACHE.
Cora Hanson, AMGA Single Pitch Instructor
The carabiner I pair with my ATC Guide belay device for rappelling and belaying.
Recommended in Sport Climbing
Ben Lim, AMGA Certified Rock Guide, Assistant Ski Guide, Apprentice Alpine Guide
Two locking carabiners is sufficient when climbing as a guest with us. But 5 total lockers is useful if you want to get on the sharp end.
Recommended in Rock Climbing Essentials
The pear-shaped carabiner is my prefered carabiner for clove hitches, which is my primary tool for connecting myself to an anchor. I always bring four of these with me. I use one on my tube-style belay device, one on my assisted breaking device, I use one to secure myself via clove hitch, and the fourth one is for use in the event of self-rescue. Pear-shaped carabiners work great with the munter hitch. The Petzl Attache is my favorite Pear-shaped carabiner. The features that stand out for me is the red indicator when the carabiner is not locked, the round stock on top for the rope to run over, and the light weight design.
Recommended in Multipitch
John Willard, Founder & Lead Guide @ Willard Mountain Guides
These are not only lightweight but stylish! They work extremely well and are worth a few extra bucks per locker. These are the gold standard of carabiners and my go-tos.
Recommended in Rock Climbing
The do-it-all carabiner. I carry around 5 of these with me on route (2 for my ATC, 1 on my GriGri, 2 for misc. use).
Recommended in What's in Cal's Gunks bag?
The best light, do everything HMS shaped carabiner. Buy once, cry once, it'll do anything you need.
Recommended in Rock
Brent Smith, AMGA Rock Guide and Apprentice Alpine Guide
THE BEST all-around locking carabiner for general rope work.
Recommended in Trad Climbing
If you buy one carabiner, buy this one. HMS shaped so it has room for clove hitches and münter hitches, small, and round stock where you want it.
Recommended in Rock Climbing
