For a top rope anchor, simple carabiners are best.
The 90 degree angle on the anchor weakens it, and leads to side loading. This anchor made a scraping noise as the climbing rope was pulled through. The fancy forged carabiner creates more friction than a simpler heavier carabiner made from round or oval bar stock. Steel would be even better. Camp makes a cheap steel locker, REI is carrying them again, Backcountry too.
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