Clingons - The movable, Reusable, Instant Eyelet

Equipment Reviews - Clingons - The movable, Reusable, Instant Eyelet

Ever had the problem of guying out your tent or awning only to find that the eyelets have torn away from the material making that guying point absolutely useless? Ever needed to put up a tarpaulin for some shelter, but the eyelets never seem to be in the right place?

Then the Clingons could be what you are looking for. They are a durable, lightweight instant eyelet that have a variety of great uses and an essential piece of camping and caravanning kit.

What are clingons?

Simple & easy to fit, these hardwearing, reusable clips instantly create a strong securing point or eyelet on any type of tarpaulin, canvas & synthetic material wherever you want in seconds – no tools required, no damage to the material.
Simple, fast and effective
The heavier the load the tighter the grip
Can be used over and over again
Can easily be repositioned in seconds
Made from reinforced nylon - lightweight, compact, strong and durable
Grips any hemmed or non-hemmed fabric up to 5mm thick firmly and instantly
Tested to support over 100kg
Quick release mechanisms

Who needs them?

Camping - quickly rig a canopy from any tarpaulin, or add extra guy lines
Boating - replace broken or torn eyelets, or rig a customized cover
Banners - hang banners without eyelets or hems in minutes
Building - skip covers, securing scaffolding tarps
Secure matting and ground sheets
Extra guy points
Replace broken eyelets
Add internal hanging points
Customise bivi and tarp covers
Reinforce awnings
Make emergency shelters

What did we think?

When I first opened the packet, my initial reaction was "Well that is not going to hold much, it is too small and not possible!" Well how wrong I was - once we started gripping them to items and weighing them down, we were certainly not disappointed. One word of warning, don't hang it to your t-shirt and see if you can pull it off, you wont and you will end up with a very stretched t-shirt!!

They come in a small handy pack size and are lightweight and very easy to carry around, however I would say that the large would be my personal preference of the two sizes. Not only will it hold more, but the sections are joined together, unlike the small ones, therefore you are not likely to lose half of the clip. Of course if you are careful and do not misplace things, then the small are great for the job in hand.

Very useful indeed, should be essential packing in any tenter's or caravanner's toolbox or spares box

Where can I get one from?

The Clingons are available direct from Clingons and are priced as follows:

Large Pack: 4 clingons per pack, available in white, blue or black, size L70 x W40 x H18.5mm, delivery £1.55 per order on any quantity at £4.95 per pack

Mini Pack: 4 clingons per pack, available in white or green, size L40 x W35 x H10mm, delivery £1.55 per order on any quantity at £4.25 per pack

Visit the Clingons website