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Black Diamond Oz Screwgate Carabiner vs Petzl Grigri+

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Black Diamond Oz Screwgate Carabiner is the lighter option — 168 g lighter than the Petzl Grigri+ (84% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Black Diamond Oz Screwgate Carabiner Petzl Grigri+
Weight 32 g · 0.032 kg · 0.07 lb 200 g · 0.200 kg · 0.44 lb
Brand Black Diamond Petzl
Category Safety Safety
Black Diamond Oz Screwgate Carabiner
32 g

Ultralight screwgate carabiner for via ferrata.

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Petzl Grigri+
200 g

Assisted-braking belay device for via ferrata and climbing.

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Black Diamond Oz Screwgate Carabiner vs Petzl Grigri+: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Black Diamond Oz Screwgate Carabiner wins — at 32 g it is 168 g (84%) lighter than the Petzl Grigri+ (200 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest safety page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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