Steel Carabiners for Anchors

I want to give back to the areas I climb and thought that I could throw some steel carabiners in my pack to toss up on popular routes not already equipped with them. Any thoughts on why this would be a bad idea? Any brands people recommend? Thanks!

I think it's a good idea, as long as they can't be easily stolen.

The offerings from team-tough.com are all 316 SS and very good quality.  

I like the climbtech mussy as well and just equipped a few routes with them. For moderate traffic on routes which currently only have chains you can also just use a steel gym biner with a metal captive rod (antitheft).

I do not recommend anything solid gate, the spring inside is likely to rust up and they will seize. Wire gates are much more forgiving.

Make sure that orienting the carabiner so the spine lays flat against the rock to reduce twist in the rope. 

The problem is SS is better but WE poor folks do the best we can.

You guys okay with these?...

https://usstainless.com/hardware/spring-hooks/stainless-steel-316-spring-hook-carabiner-3-8-10mm-marine-grade-safety-clip-forged/

Save yourself a couple bucks for an equivalent: usstainless.com/hardware/sp…

i use these for my anchor draws

weight of aluminum, hardness of steel. best of both worlds.

Edelrid Bulletproof Screw Carabiner

https://www.rei.com/product/221394/edelrid-bulletproof-screw-carabiner?color=ICEMINT

Chris Outings wrote:

i use these for my anchor draws

Edelrid Bulletproof Screw Carabiner

This thread is about "permanent" anchors - OP is willing to give back to community by installing permanent anchor carabiners and is asking for cost effective recommendations

Even though Bulletproofs are light and strong, they are quite a bit more expensive than other options listed above.

right. my bad! clearly didnt read all words!

You might want to contact your local access society first. They may be able to help you get the hardware and recommend which routes would benefit. 

Anybody try the Trango plated steel carabiner with the removable captive pin: trango.com/products/steel-w…?  Retail is $8.95 and you don't have to use a quick link, so saves a few bucks over the US Stainless options. Guessing it clips easier too as it's designed for climbing.