Why I Add Double-Gate Carabiners to My Winter Alpine Climbing Rack

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As the seasons change in the alpine, so do our climbing equipment needs. Maybe an overlooked item that works slightly less well in extreme cold are standard locking carabiners. By swapping out a few standard lockers for double-gate carabiners, I can have a few carabiners that will prove more resistant to freezing.

You can find double-gated carabiners, made by Grivel, here.

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