#80185 - 12/13/06 03:36 PM
Belt straps for keychain
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Registered: 12/12/06
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Hello! I am new to this forum, although I have been reading (lurking?) here for quite awhile. I have learned so much. I had a simple question. Do you know of any high quality key straps to secure keyrings and other items to your belt. I've seen so many cheap ones. Thanks.
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#80186 - 12/13/06 03:44 PM
Re: Belt straps for keychain
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Registered: 12/23/05
Posts: 203
Loc: San Francisco Bay Area, USA
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You might try a local uniform store that caters to public safety. They will have a selection that will be heavy duty.
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#80187 - 12/13/06 03:46 PM
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Registered: 11/09/06
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Loc: La-USA
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I use a brass Halyard clip with steel key rings.
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#80188 - 12/13/06 05:39 PM
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Geezer
Registered: 09/30/01
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I have used one of the "toy" caribiners for a belt key holder for years. You can buy they anywhere for a few bucks, and sometimes public agencies give them away for free, with some safety wording on them. Your federal highway safety tax dollars at work.
I do not trust just clipping the 'biner to a belt loop as some do, I run my belt thru the 'biner, then clip the key ring onto that. And I have my keys (and I carry quite a few, plus other little goodies with them) on a pretty large split ring, about 1.5" in diameter. Makes it easier to clip onto the 'biner...
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#80189 - 12/13/06 07:33 PM
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Old Hand
Registered: 09/19/03
Posts: 736
Loc: Montréal, Québec, Canada
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I went to my local locksmith and he recommended this: Secure-A-Key by Lucky Line. It doesn't move on my belt and it doesn't wear my belt loops. Frankie
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#80190 - 12/13/06 07:54 PM
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Old Hand
Registered: 11/26/06
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Loc: Sterling, Virginia, United Sta...
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In Doug's Abandon Ship Bag article, he recommends Gear Keeper by Hammerhead Industries.
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#80191 - 12/13/06 08:09 PM
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Enthusiast
Registered: 10/09/02
Posts: 245
Loc: Tennessee (middle)
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I'll second Frankie's recommendation. I've used one of those off & on for years. It can also clip to a waistband without a belt. They also offer one that is not clip-on, but slides onto the belt, for more security.
David
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#80192 - 12/13/06 09:13 PM
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journeyman
Registered: 11/03/06
Posts: 95
Loc: Delaware
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I third that (Frankies)! I also use the Maxpedition Keyper (tradename). HD and attaches to web gear flawlessly. http://www.batteryjunction.com/makekeyresy1.html
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#80193 - 12/13/06 10:43 PM
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Registered: 12/12/06
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Wow! So much helpful advice so fast! Thanks so much. I'll check out your recommendations. I'll advise later on which one(s) I try and how they work out. Thanks.
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#80194 - 12/13/06 11:54 PM
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Registered: 09/30/01
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I used one of those for years, but stopped after I was crawling thru some stuff one time and somehow bumped the bottom of the thing, dislodging it from my belt. I lost my keys for about an hour (had to back track 'til I found them)...
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#80195 - 12/14/06 03:25 AM
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Registered: 04/24/06
Posts: 398
Loc: Tennessee
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Neat thread! I use a heavy duty biner thingy made for boating. Holds two sets of keys and a Leatherman Micra on my belt. I've tried clips, but just don't trust them - its gotta stay on my belt.
An off topic reminder - BEWARE of heavy sets of keys -- they can cause expensive damage to ignition switches on steering columns. It can sometimes take years but WILL cause it. Know a guy who did it twice and finally learned his lesson, one costing $700-$800.
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#80196 - 12/14/06 04:21 AM
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Geezer
Registered: 09/30/01
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"...An off topic reminder - BEWARE of heavy sets of keys -- they can cause expensive damage to ignition switches on steering columns. It can sometimes take years but WILL cause it. Know a guy who did it twice and finally learned his lesson, one costing $700-$800...
You know, I have always heard that. But, I have always carried a lot of keys, my ex still has a '75 Toyota P/U that we bought new, I drove it over 15 years on a daily basis, and the ignition switch still works fine. I drove an '89 Ford P/U for over ten years, same thing. Still have a '98 Nissan P/U...
I won't say it can't happen, it has just never happened to me...
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#80197 - 12/14/06 06:31 AM
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Addict
Registered: 12/25/05
Posts: 647
Loc: SF Bay Area, CA
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You might also want to check here: http://edcforums.com/index.phpThey deal specifically with the topic <img src="/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />
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#80198 - 12/16/06 04:10 AM
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Flashaholic
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Loc: Arlington, VA
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Another vote for the Maxpedition Keyper . I've been using the same one daily for over a year, and it'd holding up GREAT. It keeps my keychain tools- including, but not limited to: Atwood whistle, TnC AAA flashlight, Sliver Grippers, Magnesium rod, pill capsule, and sometimes a Spyderco Jester- from falling to the bottom of my pocket. Sometimes some keys too <img src="/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />
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