The Wild Country Astro is one of the lightest quickdraws on the market. Each carabiner weighs only 29 grams / 1.02 ounces, and once you add the sling, the whole unit comes in at 2.3 ounces. That’s a significant weight savings compared to some of the 4-ounce sport specific draws out there, particularly when you’re carrying a dozen of them. While we appreciate the lighter weight, the carabiners end up on the small side and not as easy to handle and clip. The exposed notch in the wiregate tends to get hung up on things, as all wiregates do. This model retails for around $20, but didn’t impress us as much as the $22 Black Diamond Oz Quickdraw, our Top Pick for Lightweight. The Oz is a hair lighter (2.2 ounces) and has a “hood” around the notch. If you’re looking for a less expensive option, the Mad Rock Ultra Light Wire (2.4 ounces), performed similarly in our tests but is quite a bit cheaper ($14).
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Wild Country Astro Quickdraw Review
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