Brand: Camp
Category: Carabiners
Recommended by Cora Hanson, AMGA Single Pitch Instructor — St. Paul, MN
Highlights: lightweight, durable
The C.A.M.P. Photon Wire Straight Gate Carabiner in Red is a lightweight, durable climbing accessory designed to enhance your climbing experience while ensuring safety. Its innovative design protects the gate from damage and accidental openings, making it a reliable choice for both novice and experienced climbers. 1. Ultra-lightweight construction, making it one of the lightest carabiners available. 2. Straight gate design for easy clipping and unclipping during climbing. 3. Updated gate protection system to prevent accidental openings and damage. 4. High-strength aluminum material ensures durability without adding extra weight. 5. Sleek red finish for visibility and style on your climbing gear. 6. Ideal for sport climbing, trad climbing, and alpine adventures. 7. Compact size allows for easy storage and transport in your climbing pack. The C.A.M.P. Photon Wire Straight Gate Carabiner is perfect for climbers seeking a reliable and lightweight option for their gear. It performs best in various climbing environments, including sport routes and alpine settings, making it suitable for both beginners and seasoned climbers. This carabiner excels in scenarios where quick access and secure connections are essential, such as during multi-pitch climbs or when setting up anchors. Ideal for year-round use, it is a must-have for any climbing enthusiast looking to enhance their safety and performance on the rock.
Price: $8.95
- Who it's for
- Climbers who want a lightweight, full-size non-locking carabiner for general racking, alpine draws, quickdraws, anchor building, or clipping slings and accessories to a harness. Its low price makes it a preferred choice for gear that may be left behind on a bail.
- What people are saying
- Hosts consistently praise the large basket, light weight, ease of operation with or without gloves, and relatively low cost. The one repeated caveat is a snagging nose — one host recommends stepping up to the Camp Dyon for a keylock nose at minimal weight penalty.
- Worth noting
- The non-keylock nose is the only flagged durability/usability concern, specifically snagging on things during use. Multiple colors are available, which hosts use to color-code gear.
Cora Hanson's review
My Microtraxion lives on this carabiner for easy deployment, and I also use these to wear my 120cm slings cross-body for quick access.
Recommended by Cora Hanson, AMGA Single Pitch Instructor
Frequently asked questions
Who is the C.A.M.P. Photon Wire Straight Gate Carabiner for?
Climbers who want a lightweight, full-size non-locking carabiner for general racking, alpine draws, quickdraws, anchor building, or clipping slings and accessories to a harness. Its low price makes it a preferred choice for gear that may be left behind on a bail.
What do experts say about the C.A.M.P. Photon Wire Straight Gate Carabiner?
Hosts consistently praise the large basket, light weight, ease of operation with or without gloves, and relatively low cost. The one repeated caveat is a snagging nose — one host recommends stepping up to the Camp Dyon for a keylock nose at minimal weight penalty.
What should you know before buying the C.A.M.P. Photon Wire Straight Gate Carabiner?
The non-keylock nose is the only flagged durability/usability concern, specifically snagging on things during use. Multiple colors are available, which hosts use to color-code gear.
What does Cora Hanson say about the C.A.M.P. Photon Wire Straight Gate Carabiner?
My Microtraxion lives on this carabiner for easy deployment, and I also use these to wear my 120cm slings cross-body for quick access.
Why does Cora Hanson recommend Camp?
Cora Hanson recommends the Camp C.A.M.P. Photon Wire Straight Gate Carabiner for carabiners. My Microtraxion lives on this carabiner for easy deployment, and I also use these to wear my 120cm slings cross-body for quick access.
Is the C.A.M.P. Photon Wire Straight Gate Carabiner a good carabiner?
Yes — Cora Hanson recommends the C.A.M.P. Photon Wire Straight Gate Carabiner by Camp as their carabiners pick. My Microtraxion lives on this carabiner for easy deployment, and I also use these to wear my 120cm slings cross-body for quick access.
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What other hosts are saying
5 experts recommend the Camp C.A.M.P. Photon Wire Straight Gate Carabiner.
I use these caabiners to rack all my anchors and "other" accessories. I also bring 2 extra to use for building anchors. These are the carabiners I use to bail off. I like them because they handle great, are light, and relatively inexpensive.
Recommended in Trad Gear
Chris Johnson, Apprentice Climbing Guide, Professional Ski Patroller
I've been using the Camp Photon wiregates on my alpine draws for years. They have a big basket, but are still quite light. Only downside is the nose can get snagged on things. If you want to spend a bit more, check out the Camp Dyon. Keylock nose with a minimal weight penalty, but still a large basket.
Recommended in Trad Climbing Gear
Philip Burnett, Weber State University Rental Manager
Also a fantastic option for rope side work. Great on alpine draws, quick draws, or for racking cams. Definitely my main go-to carabiner.
Recommended in Winter Alpine Climbing
Brent Smith, AMGA Rock Guide and Apprentice Alpine Guide
Great all-around non-locker that balances price with function. All colors available for a variety of needs, including racking cams, holding anchor material, etc.
Recommended in Trad Climbing
