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CAMP Orbit Wire Express KS 11cm
  • CAMP Orbit Wire Express KS 11cm
  • CAMP Orbit Wire Express KS 11cm Quickdraw Set

Orbit Wire Express KS 11cm

Rating

My vote: None ( 5.6 avg )

Description

  • A perfect quickdraw for all-around climbing
  • Equipped with two lightweight Orbit Wire carabiners
  • 16 mm polyester dogbones feature the proprietary Karstop Evo carabiner retainer on the rope end

 

The Orbit Wire Express is a perfect choice for all-around climbing. The Orbit Wire carabiner features great durability, smooth clipping action and the lightweight engineering that CAMP is especially well known for. 16 mm polyester dogbones feature the proprietary Karstop Evo carabiner retainer on the rope end.

Retail price

US$ 15.95
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Weight 85 g
Dogbone Size 11 cm long, 16 mm wide
Dogbone Material Polyester­
Dogbone Strength (kN) 22 kN
Top Carabiner ORBIT WIRE -
US$ 7.95

Camp Orbit Wire
Bottom Carabiner ORBIT WIRE -
US$ 7.95

Camp Orbit Wire
AVG RATING
6
( 6 avg )
Rating
6
( 6 avg )

Dream come true

Pros
Light
Affordable
Stiff dogbone for better control
Relatively wide and smooth wire-gate
Cons
Typical wire-gate notch on the nose design can cause snagging
Rated slightly weaker on major axis than the solid gate equivalent C.A.M.P carabiner
Familiarity
I’ve used it a few of times

These are excellent quickdraws for any climbing level. The wire-gate carabiners are a good size and surprisingly light. The opening is relatively wide with good tension on the gate. The dog bone is stiff that it doesn't flop around when you are clipping.

I love using these quickdraws and would say they are perfect for both sports and trad applications. The downside of these draws, in theory, is just the typical wiregate limitations. Mainly the nose notch can be annoying at times when it gets caught on slings. But it isn't any worse than other wiregates on the market and I personally never had issues with it. All in all, I am surprised that CAMP advertises it as a beginners quickdraw. I just hope they keep producing these. 

Outdoor Gear Lab Gear Review rating 4/5

There's a lot to like about the CAMP USA Orbit Wire Express KS: it's lightweight, affordable, and a good all-around draw for those who like to do a little bit of everything. While not a standout for us in any one application, this would be a good choice for a climbing generalist, and notable for its exceptional value.

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