The BEST Key Organizer Is One You Can DIY for $5

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[fearsomefawkes]

An EDC channel that just saved me money?! You have a new sub.

[stevenwest]

I’m officially making my own key organizer... Most useful DIY video ever. And Taylor, appreciate that you look out for the community and aren’t just here to advertise for manufacturers... I think they win big time with you, but at least you can make content that puts some of these products into perspective.

[blake]

Chicago screws and D-Shackles have been my go-to for a while now. I've also found that if I get one that's a bit oversized (to fit a fob, Kershaw cinder, etc), and add a small spring to it (half a pen spring, or similar), I can negate the jingle effect without having to cram everything together. Also works great when the amount of keys/things you want to carry puts you between shackle sizes

[drengskap]

Marine hardware stores are the way to go for this kind of thing. Every kind of clip and shackle you could possibly imagine, all made in nice shiny indestructible stainless steel, and very reasonably priced.

[akirkpatrick]

Just as a caution before you all, like me, go out and buy this stuff to try it out:

The 3/16 shackle did not fit any of my keys. Neither did the smallest barrel size of Chicago bolt that Home Depot carries.

If you're willing to drill out your keys, or you have ones with large holes as is - this seems like it can work great in that case. Just be warned re: sizing issues.

[mannyg]

Greatest idea ever when I saw that video and said why the hell didn't I think of that I hate the sound of bulky ass keys. 3 years later and I still use it couldn't be any happier.

[eqlzr]

For the past 25-30 years, I've had an ASP Key Defender tucked down inside my waistband at the small of my back with a keyring attached to the end and my keys hanging over the top of my belt. Never go anywhere without it. It started out completely black, now is completely polished silver colored from use. Works like a mink--both for holding keys and blasting pepper spray. It it ever becomes unuseable, I have a backup. I'd almost be lost without it.

[travispfeifer]

I had this dilemma today. Was stood right next to a large assortment of shackles at Home Depot. Grabbed a small carabiner and key ring for my fob and two keys. Not bad not great. Can’t believe I didn’t think to try the shackle idea

[jaymzbuckley]

I've been using this DIY organizer since the original vid on MOD. I've tried the titanium keybar, orbit key and a whole lot more yet I always seem to go back to this cheap option. I attach my keys to a boker tech tool and just use the clip to keep it all together. Thanks for the great vid Taylor.

[bothompson]

Taylor, one of the best things you can do is always get a vehicle with either a proximity open an start, or at least a keypad entry, then the deal you have or any other work way better. Also if you still tote keys with you an you have a keypad entry you can leave you an extra house or whatever key safley locked in you vehicle. The key with all the transponder or lock unlock things on it in most cases can still have a key cute thats normal an gain entry into your vehicle. Hope this helps!

[asdf]

I made a key holder out of thin paracord (not 550). I tied a scaffold knot and looped the non-working end into the knot so I ended up with two loops (one small, one big) and a knot. To use it feed the larger loop through the key holes and then line it up with the small loop (so the keys are hanging). I put both ends through a bead to capture them (not needed but it works nice) and then ran a keyring through both loops. This locks everything in but still allows you to change keys out.

[lilasiandevil]

Holy crap! Glad I ran into your video, just saved me $20! Thanks and keep up the good work!!

[tcbend]

Dude! One the best reviews I've seen in a long time. Great videography. Great audio. Good common sense advice. I've done similar things but braided some paracord to wrap around the keys.

[tobyhall]

Thanks for the idea, it inspired me to solve a key issue in my pocket. I have keys(4) to my parents and in-laws houses on my key chain and it is bulky and rarely used. I created two duplicate sets and used the shackle to keep them together and placed one set in each of the vehicles. Thanks for the motivation to solve a key issue.

[Viking_Kong]

I love this idea! I've tried Keybar, KeySmart, Orbitkey, etc., etc., and end up hating them for the exact same reason that you stated. I'm going to give this a shot. Thanks!

[reddoguk]

I don't carry my keys in my pocket anymore. I bought the Boyou belt key clip and find it so secure and convenient to have keys outside the pocket that i'll never go back. Great vids !!

[SteveStifler]

I enjoy to have the key ring. I tend to rely on my hearing to hear the keys thrown to me in the dark or shaking table tops or bed sheets or hitting the couch to find them if lost in a mess or last minute task that require me to leave

[russofamerica]

This is super-smart! I've been looking for a way to cheaply organize my keys and this has inspired me. Thank you!

[bzebarth]

The thing I like about the keysmart/keybar type thing is it gives you more to hold on to. I always drop my keys when I'm trying to open the door while I'm carrying things but with that extra to hold onto I never drop them.

[jamesherrington]

Thank you for greatly decreasing my learning curve in my keyholder quest.