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The gate. A plain snap hook can be levered open by a twisting line or a tree branch; a safety gate has to be deliberately worked before it will open. That matters on a dog lead, a canopy tie or anything where an accidental release ruins your day.
No. Marine snap hooks are fastening hardware, not rated lifting or recovery gear, and this one carries no published working load. For a snatch strap, a winch line or anything above head height, use gear with a stamped rating and a matching shackle.
Better than a plated one, though springs are always the first thing to sulk. The 316 body handles spray, but grit in the gate mechanism is what stiffens it up. Rinse it with the rest of your gear and give the pivot a shot of dry lubricant now and then.

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