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The Latch™ — Premium-Grade Locking Carabiner
A small piece of gear that earns its place on your pack.
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aluminum
dog people
Their leash. Your pack. Your Trailhound. One Latch holds it all.
A premium-grade locking carabiner — not a keychain trinket. 12kN-rated forged aluminum. Screw-lock gate that won't pop open on impact. 360° swivel base so your leash never twists.
Built for the dogs that don't sit still
- 12kN forged aluminum body — roughly 2,700 lbs of load rating. Massively overbuilt for a leash clip, which is exactly the point.
- Screw-lock gate with knurled grip — works with gloves on, won't pop open on impact.
- 360° swivel base — no more twisted leashes after a happy dog spins twelve times.
- Lightweight — clip it to your pack and forget it's there.
- 5 colors — matte black, hot pink, electric blue, candy red, vibrant green.
- Clips to anything — leashes, harnesses, bags, the Trailhound, treat pouches, your belt loop.
What it pairs with
- The Trailhound™ silicone strap — clip your water bottle to your pack.
- Your daily walking leash — quick-swap between dogs or harnesses.
- Your hiking pack — for water bottles, treat pouches, poop-bag dispensers.
Made by dog people. Tested by Rover & Oak.
For dogs, not cliffs: the Latch is pet gear — not certified climbing equipment or PPE, and never for human use.
🌲 Packed by hand · Made with care
THE SPECS
Built like a tool. Priced like an add-on.
Premium-grade load rating
Swivel base — no twisted leashes
Screw-gate — won't pop on impact
BUILT TO PAIR
Made for the Trailhound™.
THE TRAILHOUND™
Cold water for your dog, every walk.
Insulated stainless tumbler with a pop-off silicone bowl. Clip the Latch on, hook the Trailhound to your pack, and your dog has cold water within reach on every walk.
Shop the Trailhound →QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
FAQ
How strong is it, really?
The Latch is forged aluminum rated to 12kN (about 2,700 lbs of load). That's serious hardware for a leash clip — massively overbuilt, which is the point. One note: it's pet gear, not certified climbing equipment, and never for human use. You should never have to wonder if it'll hold.
Will it fit my leash & the Trailhound bottle?
Yes. The gate clears standard leash hardware, harness D-rings, and the Trailhound's silicone strap. If your leash uses an oversized swivel hook you can still hook the Latch to your pack or belt and clip the leash through it.
How heavy is it?
About 1.4 oz. Light enough that you'll forget it's clipped to your pack.
How does the screw-lock work?
Twist the knurled collar a few turns and the gate locks shut. It won't pop open from leash tugs, drops, or bumps. Twist back to open. Works with gloves on.
Returns?
Every Latch is covered by our 365-day replacement warranty — anything defective gets replaced free. Just reply to your order email.
ONE LATCH, A LOT OF JOBS
Clip it. Forget it.
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