Brand: Camp

Category: Carabiners

Recommended by Jason Antin, IFMGA/AMGA Mountain Guide | Avalanche Educator | Mountain Performance Coach — Golden, CO

Highlights: lightweight

The C.A.M.P. Nano 22 Wiregate Carabiner in striking purple is engineered for climbers who demand both strength and minimal weight. As one of the lightest fully functional carabiners on the market, it combines durability with exceptional performance, making it an essential tool for any climbing enthusiast. 1. Ultra-lightweight design: Weighs only 22 grams, making it ideal for those seeking to minimize gear weight. 2. Wiregate construction: Reduces snagging and enhances ease of use during quick clipping and unclipping. 3. High-strength aluminum: Crafted from durable aluminum alloy, ensuring reliability without compromising on weight. 4. Versatile application: Suitable for a variety of climbing activities, including sport climbing, trad climbing, and alpine adventures. 5. Sleek, ergonomic shape: Designed for optimal handling and grip, providing confidence during use. 6. Bright purple finish: Offers high visibility, making it easy to locate among other gear. 7. CE certified: Meets stringent safety standards, ensuring peace of mind while climbing. The C.A.M.P. Nano 22 Wiregate Carabiner is perfect for climbers of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned professionals. It excels in various climbing scenarios, including sport routes and multi-pitch climbs, particularly in environments where weight savings are crucial, such as alpine expeditions or long-distance hikes. Ideal for use in all seasons, this carabiner is a reliable companion for any outdoor adventure, ensuring safety and performance in challenging conditions.

Price: $7.95

Who it's for: Climbers and alpinists focused on saving weight who primarily rack gear — cams, ice screws, or rescue systems — rather than clipping and cleaning on lead. Less suited to followers or anyone who needs easy one-handed operation in a hurry.
What people are saying: Hosts consistently praise the low weight and surprisingly usable gate for a micro carabiner, including with gloves on. One host flags that the small size can be awkward for followers cleaning gear, and suggests a larger wiregate like the Photon Wire for clipping-friendliness.
Worth noting: The small size is the main caveat — functional for racking and organization tasks, but noted as potentially fiddly for followers.

Jason Antin's review

One of the lightest functional carabiners on market. I use these carabiners to rig crevasse rescue systems and to store cordage, gloves and ski crampons while on the move.

Recommended by Jason Antin, IFMGA/AMGA Mountain Guide | Avalanche Educator | Mountain Performance Coach

Frequently asked questions

Who is the C.A.M.P. Nano 22 Wiregate Carabiner for?

Climbers and alpinists focused on saving weight who primarily rack gear — cams, ice screws, or rescue systems — rather than clipping and cleaning on lead. Less suited to followers or anyone who needs easy one-handed operation in a hurry.

What do experts say about the C.A.M.P. Nano 22 Wiregate Carabiner?

Hosts consistently praise the low weight and surprisingly usable gate for a micro carabiner, including with gloves on. One host flags that the small size can be awkward for followers cleaning gear, and suggests a larger wiregate like the Photon Wire for clipping-friendliness.

What should you know before buying the C.A.M.P. Nano 22 Wiregate Carabiner?

The small size is the main caveat — functional for racking and organization tasks, but noted as potentially fiddly for followers.

What does Jason Antin say about the C.A.M.P. Nano 22 Wiregate Carabiner?

One of the lightest functional carabiners on market. I use these carabiners to rig crevasse rescue systems and to store cordage, gloves and ski crampons while on the move.

Why does Jason Antin recommend Camp?

Jason Antin recommends the Camp C.A.M.P. Nano 22 Wiregate Carabiner for carabiners. One of the lightest functional carabiners on market. I use these carabiners to rig crevasse rescue systems and to store cordage, gloves and ski crampons while on the move.

Is the C.A.M.P. Nano 22 Wiregate Carabiner a good carabiner?

Yes — Jason Antin recommends the C.A.M.P. Nano 22 Wiregate Carabiner by Camp as their carabiners pick. One of the lightest functional carabiners on market. I use these carabiners to rig crevasse rescue systems and to store cordage, gloves and ski crampons while on the move.

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C.A.M.P. Nano 22 Wiregate Carabiner

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Who it's for: Climbers and alpinists focused on saving weight who primarily rack gear — cams, ice screws, or rescue systems — rather than clipping and cleaning on lead. Less suited to followers or anyone who needs easy one-handed operation in a hurry.
What other hosts are saying: Hosts consistently praise the low weight and surprisingly usable gate for a micro carabiner, including with gloves on. One host flags that the small size can be awkward for followers cleaning gear, and suggests a larger wiregate like the Photon Wire for clipping-friendliness.
Worth noting: The small size is the main caveat — functional for racking and organization tasks, but noted as potentially fiddly for followers.

C.A.M.P. Nano 22 Wiregate Carabiner

Who it's for: Climbers and alpinists focused on saving weight who primarily rack gear — cams, ice screws, or rescue systems — rather than clipping and cleaning on lead. Less suited to followers or anyone who needs easy one-handed operation in a hurry.
What other hosts are saying: Hosts consistently praise the low weight and surprisingly usable gate for a micro carabiner, including with gloves on. One host flags that the small size can be awkward for followers cleaning gear, and suggests a larger wiregate like the Photon Wire for clipping-friendliness.
Worth noting: The small size is the main caveat — functional for racking and organization tasks, but noted as potentially fiddly for followers.

Purchasing through this link directly supports Jason

What other hosts are saying

4 experts recommend the Camp C.A.M.P. Nano 22 Wiregate Carabiner.

Cora Hanson, AMGA Single Pitch Instructor

I rack all of my cams on these because of how light and easy to clip they are.

Recommended in Top Rope Anchors

Clara Maynard, AMGA Apprentice Rock/Alpine Guide & Wilderness Medicine Instructor

The lightest carabiners that I can actually operate with gloves on. I use these for racking to save some weight. They are small, but I feel like they are the least funky micro carabiners to clip.

Recommended in Crevasse Rescue

Philip Burnett, Weber State University Rental Manager

I really like these on my ice screws, but they might be small for some followers. The Photon Wire or similar carabiner is a little more clipping and cleaning friendly.

Recommended in Winter Alpine Climbing

C.A.M.P. Nano 22 Wiregate Carabiner

Purchasing through this link directly supports Jason

Who it's for: Climbers and alpinists focused on saving weight who primarily rack gear — cams, ice screws, or rescue systems — rather than clipping and cleaning on lead. Less suited to followers or anyone who needs easy one-handed operation in a hurry.
What other hosts are saying: Hosts consistently praise the low weight and surprisingly usable gate for a micro carabiner, including with gloves on. One host flags that the small size can be awkward for followers cleaning gear, and suggests a larger wiregate like the Photon Wire for clipping-friendliness.
Worth noting: The small size is the main caveat — functional for racking and organization tasks, but noted as potentially fiddly for followers.

C.A.M.P. Nano 22 Wiregate Carabiner

Who it's for: Climbers and alpinists focused on saving weight who primarily rack gear — cams, ice screws, or rescue systems — rather than clipping and cleaning on lead. Less suited to followers or anyone who needs easy one-handed operation in a hurry.
What other hosts are saying: Hosts consistently praise the low weight and surprisingly usable gate for a micro carabiner, including with gloves on. One host flags that the small size can be awkward for followers cleaning gear, and suggests a larger wiregate like the Photon Wire for clipping-friendliness.
Worth noting: The small size is the main caveat — functional for racking and organization tasks, but noted as potentially fiddly for followers.

Purchasing through this link directly supports Jason