I have been using the Knot-A-Leash for a good decade or so and love the climbing rope style leashes. The biggest issue with this leash was the lack of a swivelling carabiner. Well, not anymore! This latest version now has a swivelling and auto-locking carabiner! The new style carabiner is smaller than the old version but I think that will be a plus as it’s less bulky and lighter. Still need to really test it out in some dirt and sand and wet conditions but as of right now, this is exactly what I want in a leash!