5 Petzl Charlet Caritool Review

Reviewer: Denes, Budapest   (3-5-2012)

I bought this caritool to get more space on the harness for cams and other rock protection. Yet to buy my first ice-screw. I think this one is better then the competing product, because it slips onto the slot more firmly thanks to that extra tongue.

5 Petzl Charlet Caritool Review

Reviewer: Mark Urdaibay, Paignton   (5-3-2012)

Unlike the other people who have reviewed this product, I did not buy the Petzl Charlet Caritool specifically for ice climbing. I bought it for extra space on my harness for trad, bouldering and (when it gets warmer) for DWS use.

The Petzl Charlet Caritool fits fine on my harness (DMM Renegade) and provides me with even more space which I use for quickdraws - allowing easier access to all the other pro I feel the need to take on long and new pitches.

For bouldering, I simply use it to carry my chalk bag. It is incredibly light, strong enough for the task and you do not have to worry about hurting yourself falling on it! For the summer, I intend to take it out over the water. Here its lightness and single metal part make it useful. However, the main safety feature that I have seen from other reviews of this product (specifically arborists) is that if something you are carrying in it gets snagged, say underwater, 5kg force to break it means you won't drown - always a plus!

In comparison to the Black Diamond Ice Clipper, it is slightly cheaper, less bulky in design and a nicer colour. Importantly the gate is longer and still catches when under a little tension (this product will flex if you pull on it or put a lot in it). Overall I am very happy with the pair I ordered from Facewest.

5 Petzl Charlet Caritool Review

Reviewer: richard bale, bethesda   (19-1-2012)

Bought for racking ice screws. Reckon these clips are indispensable now for ease of getting screws whilst on the lead. The Carritool is slightly bigger than the black diamond ones and secures to the harness better. I have 3 on my harness 2 on my right for screws and one on the left for clipping my hammer to when I only need 1 axe. Essential kit and pretty cheap.

5 Petzl Charlet Caritool Review

Reviewer: Olly Pirkis, Southampton   (26-12-2011)

The best method of carrying ice screws - stiffer than black diamond's offering, and with less flimsy attachment, the Caritool can carry a range of screws and other bits if you want.

Like black diamond's, you can cycle through screws without dropping them and get the one you want by putting the rest out the way on the top of the Caritool.

Good bit of kit, best of its type on the market.

5 Pretty essential

Reviewer: J Ash, London   (13-5-2010)

Went ice climbing in Norway and ended up having to buy two of these at a ridiculous price; buy before you go!

Pretty essential for racking ice screws. Also tremendously handy for hanging your axes when abseiling, hanging at a belay, etc.

I have a DMM harness and these fit well into the clipper slots. They are a touch fiddly to get in but that just makes them rock solid when in position, which is exactly what you want.

The gate is well designed: size, shape and tension all make it easy to clip and unclip screws and tools.

In my opinion, a better design than the Black Diamond equivalent.