Has anybody purchased any clips/carabiners from the usual shops (MANA, FT,DX etc..) that have been any good? I would never use them for climbing, i just want some for securing gear and keys and such. I purchased some locking ones from DX last year and threw then in the trash after a week of use.
I use these Grimlocs all over the webbing on my Maxpedition bags. They are strong, locking and stay affixed to the webbing even when left open. They are polymer, and designed for the US marines to prevent becoming shrapnel. Easy to find, and cheap.
Cheapy $1 colored carabiners at WalMart for keys, ITW Grimloc for $1.50 at Botachtactical, and found S-Biners on clearance at local Target for $2 each and a 3pc set for $4.
Boyou spring is a too stiff, compared to the more expensive original that used to be available from Berkeleypoint.
The Boyou is a copy of a copy, I think.
The original sold at yachting shops had a “snowflake” pattern;
the first, improved copy has “MM” — McGizmo clips
I really like those in the “Mini” (largest) size.
They are the real thing, and pretty good quality. I got from them a couple years ago some s-biners and a couple figure 9’s and i’m very happy with them. I thought they were too small in the beginning but i found them later perfect for the keyring (easy to attach the key for the motorbike, or the bike, or the leatherman squirt, etc…depending on what i need that day.
I use them for camping. Specifically for a poncho tarp. It allows me to quickly disconnect my tarp from the lines while still under the poncho. It keeps me from having to get out and get soaked while disconnecting the lines while converting it from tarp back to a poncho.