Black Diamond Vaporlock Screwgate Carabiner

Meet the Black Diamond Vaporlock Screwgate Carabiner — BD's lightest full-function pear locker, built for climbers who want to shave grams without sacrificing performance. The HMS/pear shape increases friction up to 30% when lowering or rappelling with an ATC, making it ideal for belaying and rappelling when you want more control. At just 52g, this is the carabiner you reach for on long free climbs when every ounce counts.

Made from 7075 aluminum with 25% pre-consumer recycled content, the Vaporlock punches well above its weight — 21 kN on the major axis with a keylock nose that prevents snagging on gear and anchors.

Why we love it

The pear shape gives you smooth, controlled friction when lowering or rapping off an anchor. The keylock nose makes clipping and unclipping faster in any situation. The screwgate sleeve is easy to operate even with cold or tired hands.

Great for

• Belaying and rappelling with an ATC or Munter Hitch
• Multi-pitch anchors and alpine climbing
• Building a lightweight rack for long free routes

Features

• Ultralight 7075 aluminum pear/HMS locker — just 52g
• Increases friction up to 30% when rappelling with an ATC
• Munter hitch compatible on ropes up to 9.4mm
• Keylock nose prevents snagging on gear and anchor points
• Screwgate sleeve for secure, tool-free locking
• Made with 25% pre-consumer recycled aluminum

Specs

• Weight: 52g
• Gate Opening: 21mm
• Major Axis Strength: 21 kN
• Minor Axis Strength: 8 kN
• Open Gate Strength: 7 kN
• Connector Type: HMS / Type H
• Closure: Screwgate
• SKU: BD2102770000ALL1

About Black Diamond

Black Diamond has been building climbing gear from their Salt Lake City headquarters since 1989. Their carabiners are engineered, tested, and trusted by professional alpinists and weekend cragging enthusiasts alike — backed by a 2-year warranty.