Kenyon Ripstop Tape vs Nite Ize Figure 9 Carabiner Rope Tightener

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

Nite Ize Figure 9 Carabiner Rope Tightener is the lighter option — 10 g lighter than the Kenyon Ripstop Tape (40% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Kenyon Ripstop Tape	Nite Ize Figure 9 Carabiner Rope Tightener
Weight	25 g · 0.025 kg · 0.06 lb	15 g · 0.015 kg · 0.03 lb
Brand	Kenyon	Nite Ize
Category	Repair Kit	Repair Kit

Kenyon Ripstop Tape

25 g

Self-fusing repair tape for rip stop nylon items.

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Nite Ize Figure 9 Carabiner Rope Tightener

15 g

Tie-down carabiner for tent guy-lines and camp setups.

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Kenyon Ripstop Tape vs Nite Ize Figure 9 Carabiner Rope Tightener: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Nite Ize Figure 9 Carabiner Rope Tightener wins — at 15 g it is 10 g (40%) lighter than the Kenyon Ripstop Tape (25 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 repair kit page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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