Austere 1 inch pin ladder lock, black anodized, uninstalled
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1 inch pin ladder lock installation step, pressing pin through webbing
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1 inch pin ladder lock screw variant with Allen key
1 inch pin ladder lock, clear anodized, uninstalled pair
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1 inch pin ladder lock, black anodized, installed on webbing
1 inch pin ladder lock, clear anodized, installed on webbing
1 inch pin ladder lock, black anodized, screw variant with Allen key included
1 inch pin ladder lock retrofit installation on existing bag
1 inch pin ladder lock, installed pair on pack strap
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1" Pin Ladder Lock

Regular price
$36.90
Sale price
$36.90
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⚡ Ships within 5 business days — Orders under 10 pieces ship fast. We machine these in-house and are often faster.


IMPORTANT NOTE! The Pin Ladder Lock offers an absurdly durable alternative to plastic buckles that can be installed without any sewing. This CNC machined aluminum buckle is lighter than most plastic side release buckles but seriously stronger.

Three installation options:

  • Pins come uninstalled (for retrofit) — Press pins in through existing webbing loops using a bench vise or Knipex Plier Wrench. No sewing required.
  • Pins come installed (requires sewing) — For new bag builds. Sew webbing loops around the installed pins.
  • Screw Variant — Uses an M3 screw to retain the pins. Comes with an Allen key. More expensive due to CNC time, but you can remove and reinstall on a new bag later.

Buckle Specs: Designed for 1" webbing · Sold in pairs of 2 · Machined from billet aluminum · Titanium or stainless steel pin options

Sometimes our anodizer takes extra time to ship, which can affect lead times.

*Austere Manufacturing buckles are tough, but they're not meant for anything safety-critical. DO NOT use these buckles, straps, or any other Austere Manufacturing product in any application where a failure or malfunction could cause damage, injury, or death. Our products are NOT certified, and we cannot provide any guarantee of their suitability for any particular purpose.

Customer Reviews

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Robert Matthew
Excellent upgrade

I purchased the 1”pin ladder to upgrade the straps on my Goruck GR1 26L. I was concerned because people were reporting that the fit was very tight due to the thickness of the webbing Goruck uses. I am happy to report that the pin ladders installed easily and that the webbing is snug but in no way too tight to use freely. They are a wonderful upgrade and my only regret was not going with the orange for a bit of colour!

B
Brandon
Only upgrade a Backpack ever needed

Have a set on every bag I own

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Tim Wong
Great!

Nice product and extremely well made, works well as an aftermarket replacement.

Would be nice if it could be made with counter sunk screws.

C
CJ
Great part

Easy install to refresh my uncle's old smoke jumper pack. Breath some new life into an old bag

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G.

Great product and easy to install. My only gripe is the the screws aren’t countersunk flush.