Clip it. Lock it. Forget about it.
Best For: Anyone who's left a bag unattended and hoped it would still be there.
- Carabiner when you need speed - Spring gate clips on in half a second
- Lock when you need security - Turn the key. The gate won't open
- Aircraft-grade aluminum - The same stuff they build planes from
- Deadbolt stops grab-and-go theft - Can't be squeezed or tugged open
- Pocket-sized - Fits in your hand, clips to anything
- 55 grams - Lighter than your keys
- Two keys included - One to carry. One to stash
- 7 colors - Spot yours instantly on a bag rack
- Works with the Accessory Cable - Secure lockers, helmets, or multiple zippers
You're at a café in Lisbon. Your bag is on the next chair. You turn to order coffee. With a regular carabiner, someone squeezes the gate and your bag walks away. With the BetaLock? They'd need your key.
TWO MODES. ONE PIECE OF GEAR. - Gate open: it's a carabiner. Clip your bag to a chair, your bottle to your pack, your keys to your belt loop. Turn the key: it's a lock. The gate locks shut. Not with fingers. Not with tools. Only with your key.
NOT A PADLOCK WITH A CLIP - It's a carabiner with a lock built in. No dangling shackle. No combination to forget. No fumbling. One motion to clip. One turn to lock.
THE LOCK YOU ACTUALLY CARRY - Most travel locks end up at the bottom of your bag. They're bulky and annoying. The BetaLock clips to the outside of your pack. 55 grams. Always within reach.
THIEVES DON'T PICK LOCKS - They squeeze carabiners. They unclip what's easy. The deadbolt means they can't.
Five Ways You'll Use It
LOCK YOUR ZIPPERS - Thread it through both zipper pulls. Turn the key. Bag sealed.
CLIP YOUR BAG TO SOMETHING SOLID - Chair leg. Luggage rack. Table leg. Your bag stays where you left it.
LOCK A LOCKER - Add the Accessory Cable. Locker lock that weighs less than a granola bar.
SPOT YOUR GEAR - Seven colors. Clip one to your black bag. Find it in a pile at a hostel or tour stop.
TETHER LOOSE STUFF - Helmet on your pack. Jacket through a strap. Quick clip on. Quick clip off. Locked when you walk away.
BETALOCK™ vs. TYPICAL TRAVEL LOCKS
| Typical Travel Locks | BetaLock™ |
| Lives at the bottom of your bag | Clips to the outside — always within reach |
| It only locks | Carabiner + lock — clips, secures, identifies |
| Combination you forget after two time zones | Key — nothing to remember |
| Cheap zinc or plastic | Aircraft-grade aluminum |
| Heavy and awkward | 55 grams |
| Can't clip or identify anything | Spring gate clips gear. 7 colors for instant ID |
| No way to extend reach | Accessory Cable adds 24 inches |
| Looks like you're paranoid | Looks like a carabiner — because it is one |
"I've tried combination locks, cable locks, TSA locks. They all end up buried in my bag. The BetaLock lives clipped to my pack. I use it ten times a day without thinking. That's the point."
- David R., 40+ countries
Need More Reach? Add the Cable.
The BetaLock locks zippers and clips gear. The Accessory Cable extends that to lockers, chair legs, luggage racks, and bigger items like helmets or jackets.
24 inches of stainless steel cable. Loops on both ends. Thread through what you need, clip the BetaLock through both loops, turn the key. Done.
Locking nut on one end for locker hasps and small pass-throughs.
Rubberized coating so it won't scratch your gear.
22 grams. Packs down with the silicone storage loop. You'll forget it's there until you need it.
COMMON QUESTIONS
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Is this actually strong? Same aluminum they use in airplane bodies. Stainless steel lock parts. This isn't a toy. Can I use this for climbing? No. It secures gear, not weight. Don't hang anything heavy from it. What if I lose the keys? Two keys come with it. Keep one on you. Stash the other somewhere else. Without a key, it still works as an unlocked carabiner. Can I lock more than one zipper? Yes. Thread through two zipper pulls and lock. For lockers or bigger jobs, add the Accessory Cable. How is this different from a regular carabiner? Anyone can open a regular carabiner — just squeeze. The BetaLock has a deadbolt. Only your key opens it. What if something breaks? 1-year warranty. Matador repairs or replaces it. Free. |
ABOUT MATADOR
Matador® - Designed in Boulder, CO
Free repair program on every product — in or out of warranty.
SPECS + MATERIALS
| Weight | 2 oz (55g) |
| Dimensions | 3.7 × 2.5 × 0.5 in (9.3 × 6.3 × 1.1 cm) |
| How It Works |
Spring gate - Quick clip, like any carabiner Deadbolt - Turn the key, gate locks shut Both modes - Use it open or locked |
| Materials |
Aluminum body + gate - Aircraft grade Stainless steel lock parts Scratch + corrosion resistant finish |
| Security |
Deadbolt gate - Can't be squeezed open 2 keys included |
| Colors | Metal · Matte Black · Gold · Shadow Green · Orchid · Canyon Orange · Glacier Blue |
Not for climbing or hanging heavy loads.
What's Included
- 1× BetaLock™
- 2× Keys
- 1-year warranty - Repair or replace, free
Carabiner speed. Deadbolt security. 55 grams.
Clip it when you're moving. Lock it when you're not.
Stop checking over your shoulder.
You’re Backed by Our 60-Day Ironclad Guarantee
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Try it for 60 days. If it’s not right for you, send it back.
We stand behind our gear. If you’re not happy with your purchase, just return the full package within 60 days and we’ll issue a full refund—no fuss, no forms, no hoops to jump through.
What Happens After You Order
- You’ll get an instant order confirmation email with your receipt.
- We’ll pack your order the next working day and send you a tracking number once it’s on the way.
- From the moment you order to the moment it reaches your hands, we’re here to keep you updated and supported.
When will I receive my gear?
- Singapore: Delivered to your doorstep in 4–6 working days.
- International: Arrive within 10–14 working days.
Returns and warranty
- Every product comes with a 1 to 3-year replacement warranty (depending on the item).
- If anything isn’t working right, just let us know. We’ll make it right.
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