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McNett Tyvek Repair 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 — 15 g lighter than the McNett Tyvek Repair Tape (50% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec McNett Tyvek Repair Tape Nite Ize Figure 9 Carabiner Rope Tightener
Weight 30 g · 0.030 kg · 0.07 lb 15 g · 0.015 kg · 0.03 lb
Brand McNett Nite Ize
Category Repair Kit Repair Kit
McNett Tyvek Repair Tape
30 g

Strong self-adhesive tape for shelter and pack repair.

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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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McNett Tyvek Repair 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 15 g (50%) lighter than the McNett Tyvek Repair Tape (30 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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