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Mini Carabiners for Camping or Backpacking

At the very least, they make a pretty flower.

Cost At the Time of Writing the Review: $6.99
Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars

I’m into backpacking and camping, and general outdoorsy things. Honestly, I don’t get out as often as I probably should, but the next time I go out, I will be so prepared because I’ll have ten more carabiners to strap just about every piece of gear I own to my pack.

They’re very small, though, so they’re more for things with a drawstring or equivalent size loop. They work well on just about anything with a paracord hanger, so they are nice and versatile. Also, they would work well as a keyring.

Some of the small, and cheap, carabiners out there are flimsy and loose. That’s not the case with these. They’re sturdy, and have a really nice spring to them. It’s not so tight that it’s a struggle to monkey with, but it will never open up on its own. I probably wouldn’t hang anything too important from them, but I’m the paranoid sort.

Speaking of cheap, that’s probably the biggest draw here. They’re seven bucks for ten of them. Dirt cheap, and quality. The cheapest carabiner REI carries is about two bucks for one. I’m not great at math, but I think I know a good deal when I see one.

I received this product at a discount for purpose of review.

Super Absorbent Suede Non Slip Microfiber Sports Towels

Cost At the Time of Writing the Review: $6.99
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

The towels I ordered were the 15″ x 24″ two-pack. They came promptly and well packed, as one would expect from Amazon. In a bit of scrutiny, I did measure them, and found that they both measured, in actuality, 14 1/2″ x 23 1/2″. Not a huge variation, but notable for those keen on details.

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