Product Overview
A locking connection is useful when you want attached gear to stay put as you move. The Rothco Locking D Carabiner combines a D-shaped aluminum body with a screwgate closure, giving you a manually secured attachment point for outdoor equipment. At 80 grams, it adds little weight to a hiking kit, camping setup, or airsoft loadout.
The screwgate mechanism provides more security against accidental opening than an unlocked gate. Once the gate is closed, you screw the locking sleeve into position to help keep it from opening unintentionally. That makes this design useful for gear connections you want to secure rather than repeatedly clip and unclip throughout the day.
Check the opening against your attachment point
The 16mm gate opening is an important measurement when choosing a carabiner. It determines how much clearance you have while clipping onto a rope, harness attachment point, or gear loop. Compare that opening with the item you intend to attach, especially if you are working with bulky loops or multiple pieces of equipment.
For airsoft, a locking carabiner can help organize equipment on a pack or provide a secured connection for carried accessories. Around camp, the same closure is useful for keeping compatible gear together. The aluminum construction keeps the carry weight low without relying on a plastic accessory clip.
- Construction: Aluminum body with a D-shaped profile
- Weight: 80 grams
- Breaking strength: 27kN; listed strength rating of 6,070 lbs
- Standards: Meets CE and UIAA specifications
The quoted breaking strength is not a working-load limit. For climbing or other load-bearing applications, follow the equipment instructions and use the carabiner within an appropriate, correctly configured system.
