I'm looking for new key carry options

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BMCGear

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I despise keys in the bottom of my pocket. Currently I'm using the Tec P7 Suspension Clip. It works pretty well but can be a bit of a hassle getting the keys in and it clipped to my pocket due to the size.

I've also tried the following:

Pangea Pick Pocket: Worked pretty well.
Carabiner: Clipped to belt loop
Machine Era KeySquare: I dug this a good bit; small and classy looking but it began tarnishing something fierce and didn't look appropriate in an office environment.


I like titanium and stainless steel. Brass is heavier than I like. What do you guys carry? I'd prefer something that is readily available and something that I don't have to sell my first born for.
 
I use ITW TacLink D-carabiner to hang my keys outside or inside my pocket. It's large so it's easy to use, but is plastic so it doesn't weight anything. I attach it to my riggers belt, making it very stable too. It also does not ahow wear as it is solid color.
 
I use a key-bar. They come in lots of different material, color, and design options. They are a bit of a pain to put together the first time, but work great once you get all of your keys arranged. There is a pocket clip on the back which is removable (not shown in my picture.)

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I use the smaller Kershaw carabiner, it won't tarnish and gives you an extra small blade.
 
Thanks for the comments so far. I've had a keybar and a keygrip as well. I like a modular system as when I'm not at work, I no longer carry my work keys. I guess I'm basically looking for different clips/carabiners/ways to suspend them in pocket or on my belt/belt loop.
 
I posted about this not long ago in a similar thread but I didn't provide any pictures.

I've been using this "Lucky Secure-A-Key" gadget for something like 20 years. All stainless steel construction, low profile, very durable, and simple to use. Keys snap on with a quick click and are removed just as quickly once you get the hang of it. Becomes second nature after a week or so.

The only downside is that it has to be slid onto the belt. It does not clip on and off of the belt.

Possibly the best 5 bucks I've ever spent. Never in my wildest dreams did I think it would hold up for this long. I use it daily and it still works like it did when it was brand new.





 
Railsplitter said:
I posted about this not long ago in a similar thread but I didn't provide any pictures.

I've been using this "Lucky Secure-A-Key" gadget for something like 20 years. All stainless steel construction, low profile, very durable, and simple to use. Keys snap on with a quick click and are removed just as quickly once you get the hang of it. Becomes second nature after a week or so.

The only downside is that it has to be slid onto the belt. It does not clip on and off of the belt.

Possibly the best 5 bucks I've ever spent. Never in my wildest dreams did I think it would hold up for this long. I use it daily and it still works like it did when it was brand new.
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That's pretty cool. Looks like they are still available for about $5. I'll have to try one of those myself.
 
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