Gear Review: CAMP Photon Locking Carabiner
Value Rating: 9
Durability Rating: 9
Overall Rating: 9
Location of Test: Smith Rock, Broughton Bluff, Red Rocks
Duration: 1 year
Product Name: Photon Locking Carabiner
Product Brand: CAMP
Best Use: Attaching a personal anchor to a bolt, anchor security
Sizes: 43g
The Full Review:
The CAMP Photon, like it’s wiregate counterpart, is a great value. At $11.95, it’s one of the more modestly priced locking carabiners on the market, although I’ve found it’s better than most.
Quite honestly, the thing I love about the Photon locker is simply the way it feels. The gate action is soft, but not too soft. The twist lock (my preferred locking method) has a nice grip and has never once gotten stuck. Best of all, the photon has a very small nose, such that it fits through even the smallest hangers, or the back loops on my Edelrid Mega Jul.
The only thing I don’t like about the Photo is the size. Given my enormous hands, I like a larger carabiner such as the Petzl William, and find the Photon just a little small. That said, I love the pair of these that I have and will certainly buy more in the future.
The Good
A great feeling gate action, nice screw action, light, great price.
The Bad:
Small gate opening
The Bottom Line:
This is a great carabiner that feels amazing and comes at an awesome price.
Quite honestly, the thing I love about the Photon locker is simply the way it feels. The gate action is soft, but not too soft. The twist lock (my preferred locking method) has a nice grip and has never once gotten stuck. Best of all, the photon has a very small nose, such that it fits through even the smallest hangers, or the back loops on my Edelrid Mega Jul.
The only thing I don’t like about the Photo is the size. Given my enormous hands, I like a larger carabiner such as the Petzl William, and find the Photon just a little small. That said, I love the pair of these that I have and will certainly buy more in the future.
The Good
A great feeling gate action, nice screw action, light, great price.
The Bad:
Small gate opening
The Bottom Line:
This is a great carabiner that feels amazing and comes at an awesome price.