Awesome Carabiners

This stonewashed stainless steel clip is easy to attach to a bag or belt loop, and packs a dozen functions, including flat and phillips screwdrivers, wrenches, a carbide glass breaker, hex drivers, keychain loops, and a bottle opener. It’s TSA-friendly too.

This versatile stainless steel carabiner clip from Prepared4X hangs from your keychain, belt loop, or bag, and packs in 10 useful tools. Functions include Phillips and flat-head screwdrivers, a bottle opener, wrenches, a box cutter, a wire cutter, a hex wrench, and a short ruler.

No matter what pocket tools you carry, it’s a great idea to invest in a carabiner to attach them to your belt loop or backpack. Most of these medium-duty clips won’t hold your weight when rock climbing, but they’ll do a great job holding onto keychains and small tools. Everyday Carry shares their top 15 carabiners for 2022.

This substantial carabiner clip was designed by Carajillo Bob of EDC Apparatus. It’s made from a mix of CNC-machined grade 5 titanium and brass and can be opened and closed with the flick of its bolt trigger. Holes on the back of its skeletonized body are designed for hanging various accessories.

Most carabiner-style clips for sale aren’t safe for climbing or rigging. But in case you had any thought about hanging anything heavier than your keys from Design the Everything’s machined titanium carabiner, they went and named it “Not for Climbing.” We dig its minimal design, and it looks especially good in colors.

This drop-forged carabiner clip from The James Brand is perfect for carrying keys and small tools on your belt loop. It has a minimal design with a reliable, spring-loaded clip and a two-compartment design for separating items. Comes in purple, black, Cerulean blue, Canary yellow, and a black/Electric Moss green combo.

KeyUnity makes various carabiner key clips out of titanium alloy. The KU02 packs the most functions, with a 1/4″ hex bit driver, M4 wrenches, a slotted screwdriver, a can/bottle opener, a pry bar/scraper, and a glass breaker/self-defense tool. The copper inlay is a nice touch. They also make a version without the glass breaker.

Apple’s AirTags help keep track of your possessions. Give this useful gadget a proper home on your keychain or bag with one of Saegusa’s metal carabiner clips. They’re made in Japan from a single piece of stainless steel, brass, or Duralumin aluminum alloy – the latter coming in a black, green, or navy anodized finish.

Mono+Mono’s carabiner clip packs in 18 functions in one. Available in aluminum, steel, or titanium, the tool has a bottle opener, wire stripper, glass breaker, screwdrivers, bit holder, box cutter, pry tool, and more – all quickly accessible from your backpack or belt loop.

A cheap and versatile alternative to metal carabiners, these lightweight plastic clips are designed to slide through MOLLE webbing or belt loops, offering a way to hang small accessories like pouches, hats, gloves, and more. Snaps closed securely, and won’t ever rust like metal clips.

This sturdy leash kit is designed to improve comfort for both you and your dog. Its steel or titanium carabiner can be used as a handgrip or hands-free on a belt loop, and its 360 collar clip spins smoothly and won’t pinch your fingers. The complete set includes a six-core rope-style leash that can handle even the strongest dogs.

WESN’s minimalist carabiner clip is milled from a single piece of titanium for durability and a sleek look. It’s perfect for carrying keys, pocket flashlights, or other keychain accessories on your belt loop or on a backpack. It comes in a raw titanium or black finish.

Inspired by climbing carabiners, these metal clips might not hold your body weight from a mountainside, but they’ll do a great job attaching gear to bags, belt loops, hooks, and other spots. Everyday Carry shows off a dozen of their favorite carabiners, including the excellent Heroclip, with its versatile swivel design.

This heavy duty carabiner-style keychain features a rustproof zinc alloy body with smooth chamfered edges that won’t catch on clothing or bags. The black and gold clip has two holes for key rings, along with a built-in bottle opener. Also available in a silver finish.

This TC4 aluminum carabiner from InvictusEdge doesn’t just hold your keys, it packs a bottle opener, Phillips and flat blade screwdrivers, wrenches, and a slide-out hobby knife all in one. Comes in blue, purple, or silver finishes, and it’s 30% off in The Awesomer Shop.

It might have a funny name, but Screwpop’s Inkbiner is a smart little thing to hang from your bag or belt loop. The carabiner-style clip’s main feature is a small pen hidden off of its screw-off cap. The pen takes 2.75″ universal refills, and the aluminum and zinc alloy gadget also doubles as a bottle opener.

This rugged and substantial carabiner has a few useful tricks up its sleeve. It has a flip-out boxcutter blade, Phillips and flat-blade screwdrivers, a pry tool, bottle opener, and a secret cache capsule built into its spring-loaded gate. Available in aluminum, stainless steel, or titanium.

A value-priced alternative to the spendy Gatekeeper, this oversized carabiner-style clip offers three hanging points for keys, and has a built-in utility knife. It’s made from stainless steel and aluminum, and its buckle offers a high-elasticity spring tested to 10,000 uses. Available with orange or green accents.

True Utility’s clippable key organizer holds up to four frequently-used keys, and comes with a multitool blade that includes a TSA-safe cutter, eyeglass screwdriver, two flat screwdrivers, a nail cleaner, a file, and a bottle opener. It has a handsome leather strap, and a fail-safe military-style clip.

Designed for hanging gear weighing up to 60 lb, the Heroclip is definitely not for climbing, but it’s perfect for situations where you want to securely hang other items. It offers two hanging positions – a traditional carabiner, and a double-height hook with a 360º swivel point in the middle. Available in medium, small, and mini sizes.

A ridiculously large carabiner-style clip cut from a single hunk of solid titanium. It measures in at 120 x 60.5 x 6mm, and weighs a hefty 64 grams. Thanks to its one-piece construction, there are fewer components to break, and it can easily handle heavy loads.

Awesome for Sale’s Blackwall carabiner is designed for lowering items with quarter-inch rope without having to go down and gather the harness again. Its notches let you create loops to form a harness that unravels once tension is released.

A sturdy and handsome keyring that’s perfect for clipping them onto a belt loop or your bag. It’s made from 100% titanium with a rough, stonewashed finish, and offers two different positions for hanging keys. Measures 2.5″ x 1.25″ x 0.2″ and weighs just 14 grams.