Name: | CAMP Photon Lock |
Category: | screw lock |
Locking Type: | manual |
Locks: | screw |
Unlock Style: | gate stopped - unknown |
Sleeve Rotation: | 630° (unlocked) | 960° (maximum) |
Shape: | asymmetric D |
Material: | aluminum |
Profile: | hourglass |
Nose: | keylock |
Nose Guard: | none |
Rivets: | domed |
Gate Shield: | full |
Weight: | 45.3 g |
Dimensions: | Length: 101.84 mm Width: 60.14 mm Depth (basket end): 9.46 mm Gate Opening: 18.26 mm |
Strength Ratings: | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Other Markings: | Laser: PHOTON LOCK (camp2022-logo) (caution-triangle-negative) | ![]() |
Batch Marking Location: | hinge-right |
Msrp: | $12.95 (2023) |
Summary: | high-quality lightweight screwlocker |
Description & Commentary: | CAMP claims (in 2023) that the (non-locking) Photon is the lightest solid gate carabiner on the market. Although the Photon Lock version is not the lightest locking carabiner, it is extremely light for the size - making it very usable in practice. The design includes other user-friendly features such as an unlocked indicator, locking sleeve ridges for easy unlocking, and a smooth narrow nose which aids in clipping (and unclipping) from crowded anchor points. A slightly recessed straight section combined with the asymmetric D shape encourages the hand to cradle the carabiner, offsetting the challenge of handling the spine's narrow ridge (4.9mm). Overall, this is a high-quality screw locking carabiner, well representative of top-tier climbing carabiners in 2023. |
MPN: | 293102 |
Manufacturer Color: | gun metal |
Technical Notice: | Technical Notice |