The BEST Key Organizer Is One You Can DIY for $5
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An EDC channel that just saved me money?! You have a new sub.
Dude loves high quality gear but he also adores function over form. This channel is definitely a hidden gem.
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.
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.
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
The people who pressed thumbs down are the people who backed the kickstarter lol
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.
Holy crap! Glad I ran into your video, just saved me $20! Thanks and keep up the good work!!
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
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.
OK, had to pause the video! Regarding combining your truck keys (key fob and ignition key) I literally, LITERALLY just did that yesterday with my Ford. I spent an embarrassing amount of time looking for a legit flipper key fob all-in-one complete with electronics and the immobilizer chip, finally found a reputable USA based ebay store that sells these for every bloody vehicle you can think of, even have a website that you visit when you receive your order, which gives instructions on how to program the electronics for your vehicle. To program the immobilizer chip, TH-cam is your best friend.
extra-partss on ebay (yes with 2 s') SUPER fast shipping, works perfect, solved my EDC keychain problem, smaller, less bulky etc, took me less than 5 minutes to program 2 new keys for my wife and I and best of all, now we've got these cool flip out keys which are fun to play with when your bored...neat!
Ok, back to the video
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!
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.
Just stumbled onto this and noticed the guy who used to talk about mobile devices ages ago is doing EDC stuff now. Hot damn.
I do this but i cut off the ‘handle ‘ of the key, or most of it. Drill a new hole And the d ring becomes the handle
THIS MAN UNDERSTANDS MY PAIN!
I am OCD about making noise and key rings are my biggest annoyance. I'm headed to the hardware store now.
Great video, great to see stuff that doesn't cost a premium price for a change
Nice tip, i have been using a D shackle myself for a couple of years now. My house key, my work key and a key to my locker and a journal cabinet at work. These are the keys that i use every day.
2:12 out of those the brown leather one works perfect for me
This solved my edc key overload easily.
Bro I have those same containers. But I use them for school lunches. Lol
The best key holder is the cable and twist screw ends. So light and it's available at dollar general, Wally World, Lowes and most general stores like Ace Hardware. Next best imho is the simple key ring.
You might also want to look at the Lucky Line Twisty key ring. I keep a couple on a titanium gate clip to attach things. Rather than make a separate post, I'll also note that I carry my keychain in a small leather pouch. I used to actually have one designed as a keychain, leather pouch, spring steel opening and attachment point, but it wore out. I have to check our new smart key, but the last one was kept in a small spark-lite box with a thick rubber band (from broccoli bunches) around it, to protect the necessarily expensive device and so the buttons would never get depressed accidentally. I never needed the buttons so they are better shut away. I have the new one in a small belt pouch from CountyComm...I suppose it it comes to that I can use that in my pocket or leather pouch.
My front door house key is actually on a separate parachute cord key fob, which I try to keep in the same leather pouch. Does anyone know of a front door smart lock that will actually work on a three point locking impact rated (hurricane) door? I have not found one that will lock the bolts at the bottom and top of the door. Most only seem to work the latch. We are getting a new double front door (French door) and it appears we will have to stick with a key operated lock/handle combination on the active door. At least on the new one, the inactive door bolts will also work from a the interior handle. On our rear French doors the active door bolts work from the handle but the inactive door had those little latches along the inside edge of the door. [I only mention this in a sort of warning as when we were looking at doors I was surprised to find a friend had doors which had latches on the active door that had to be manually activated from the inside. No thank you.]
I used a similar shackle set up for a long time. I switched to a keysmart pro recently because I misplaced my keys often enough for it to become a thing and I like the integrated Tile sensor.
I used 2 45degree Meccano parts that I got a 10 pack of for like $4 a few years ago, just add a nut/bolt and voila. Key organizer.
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.
I've been using those horseshoe shackles for 20 years. I thought I was the only one. I drill keys that don't fit and keys with the bulky plastic piece because when the plastic breaks, you lose the key. (The hole does not go through the metal key, just the plastic.)
Tip: As a safety, you can take a very small split ring and run it through the hole in the screw ant through the shackle to prevent the screw from turning.
I’m with you about hating keys. Car keys and fobs are stupid large. It makes caring in pockets difficult. Who thinks this was a good idea. It’s so bad, I actually need a house key for every vehicle. I remember when I could have my vehicles on 1 ring. No more. Keep up the good work
Love this idea, remember when you first posted the idea on your other channel 🤘🏼
Brilliant! Cheap, DIY, and useful? Well I'll be. First time I ever walked away from an EDC video without having to consider getting a mortgage.
I'm going to have to do this.
awesome videos always keep coming back to watch
Lee Valley Tools has had a shackle keyring in their catalog for years good simple stuff
Nice Video, bro 👊😎 I got the same ideas, but now I really want to try both.
Good job! I didn't know about it, but good work call them out! I also have a Tacoma and I also hate the bulky keys.
A bike chain link does the job for my needs
Damn, throwing shade at that kickstarter. I like it.
I’ve been using one of these for about 4 months or so now. The one I have is from CountyComm and is titanium. I love it. It’s definitely the most minimal key organizer.
Mine is just an M4 nut & bolt with some washers, and a frame hanger.
Wish I saw this before shelling out for the Key Smart pro. Damn!
I love your videos man
Omg thank YOU ❤
What size is the d ring/shackle?
One of the advantages of the Orbitkey leather strap is the tugs away the sharp edges of keys, if you carry them in your pocket. This prevents them scratching through the pocket lining or scratching other items you carry in your pocket. So to compare the Orbitkey the he Chicago screw is really besides the point, in terms of what you are actually getting for your money. Also the Orbitkey mechanism with the "fancy" curved wave washer renders the washers placed between keys obsolete, while you can still easily move every single key. Seems Mr. Martin doesn't get that or he just likes to ignore it for the purpose of underlining how brilliant the cheap solution is. And that is only if you can find a dry goods store that will sell you a single Chicago screw... C'mon man
Isnt 5/16” too large to fit the size of a key?
Tec accessories p-7 suspension clip is what I'm using to clip my keys inside my pocket. Absolutely amazing if you don't have many keys.
Honestly I know it doesn't sound "EDC" but the Louis Vuitton key pouch and others like it are perfect for me, I know it's pricey for a key holder but it's durable and puts your keys in a neat package that isn't uncomfortable in you're pocket and doesn't scratch any bags my keys go into
I've been using a D shackle combined with some paracord and a TEC clip for several years now. The TEC clip holds onto my pant pocket and makes it so I don't have to fish the keys out of my pocket.
I actually thought the KeyBar was super difficult to use. Extremely well made, but just couldn’t get keys out easily and it got to be uncomfortable in my pocket. I’ve been using the Jibbon for a few months and love the hell out of it. Very well made and is easy to use. Not taking anything away from the KeyBar or other dual mounting key organizers, but I find the single ones easier to use and I like that there’s no metal piece on the outside of the mounting part on the Jibbon vs the OrbitKey.
THANK YOU SO MUCH for this... I was looking for a solution like this and it's just so simple but... I needed someone smart to figure it out 😂❤️
Just got a Chicago screw at Home Depot and it works great for my keys. They call it a “binding post screw” seems to only be available in 3/16” width. I had to drill into one of my keys to make it fit. Thanks!
Same here. There is always one a little too small.
Wow best video ever
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
May I please ask what piece of metal you are using in your Chicago screw at 0:52
Has anyone figured this out yet?
Maybe from a keysmart?
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.
I have the same key system for my defender, but I just leave the key in the ignition and just take the 'remote' with me. Really slims it down.
I like the idea of the Hitch-Safe but you should checkout the video on it from the LockPickingLawyer
Just watched it. Interesting, but that would 1) require someone to even know about the HitchSafe 2) know of that vulnerability. Is it possible? Absolutely. Likely? Not very. But good information to know nonetheless!
Ty sir!
Where are the washers for?
great video, priceless, thx
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!
Hey! Love the Videos! What was that flat multi-tool on your key organizer. I'm trying to buy one!
hey great video. This is for carrying around with you? How do you get your car fob on this? I have a typical honda key. Gadget seems cool but not sure how I can carry my car keys along with my other keys on this.
How do you keep the screw on the D from loosening up? I've tried using loc-tite, but then that makes it semi-permanent. Without loc-tite, the screw always seems to loosen up and fall out, and there goes your keys.
I have a premium D ring that’s titanium and I don’t have this issue the screw has a rubber washer attached and when you screw it down the washer compresses and keeps it from coming out.
Fasten it with a wrencb. Not sure if that is the wright nae in English. I mostly use tools in Dutch and German. Anyway something you can grip the screw with to make it really tight. I had a brass d-ring and couldn't open it without a tool. If you don't need to open it on the road I'd say use a tool to tighten it. Good luck.
I used one of those " bull nose rings " for my car edc rings it got annoying and heavy. I picked up some medium janitors key ring " no I'm really not sure what they are called " they work very good little hard to get the keys on but it is doable. I ended up making all my key's with those rings car key's bike lock key's and work key's.
Great job
Can we get a K.I.S.S. rule based edc video???
I see your solution and I raise you a D-ring with an allen screw. No tab sticking out (but I do need an allen key to exchange keys). From a boating supply store.
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.
Sounds like you need to add an aftermarket Push Start/Remote Start for the Tacoma my man ✌️😎
Gets a little tricky with a 6-speed manual 🙃 I've not even looked into it because I just assumed it's not possible.
@@BestDamnEDC yeah it's possible, you just have to bypass the electronics that tell the ECU the clutch is pressed in. Obv you have to make sure you always leave your truck in neutral when you park lol
I realized that the majority of crap I carried on my keychain, I never used. Multi-key? Never use it. Handcuff key (just in case!)? Never have used it. Titanium micro bottle opener? Cool, but too small to be practical. I whittled everything down to just my house key and my car key fob on one split ring with a small carabiner to clip to my belt loop. That’s it.
I tried this. Couldn't find a shackle at my local HD or Wally (Canada) that was the right size... the 5/16 one was so massive compared to what you're holding, and the 1/4 and 3/16 ones were a good overall size, but the post was *JUST* too big to fit through the tops of my keys. Might try the chicago screw next.
I converted all the locks in my house and workshop to electronic keypad locks (with well hidden physical backup keys), so all I leave from the house with is either my car fob or bike key. The best key organizer is the one you leave at home!
Now that's an idea! If I didn't rent, I would probably do the same or switch all the locks to smart locks.
I'd imagine I'd have to change the code every month in case the kids type it in next to their friends. Maybe when they're older and I have some money to spare.
Hey man! Trying to decide between Keybar and Keydex, watched your vids on both, but if you had to go 1 way other other any preference? Keybar just seems pricey for inserts....
Thanks!
Good video. Hitch safe is ok just look up lock picking lawyer and youll see why. But thank you for the video. Im going to make one for my work keys
Which Chicago screw size should I look for Outer Diameter that is 4mm? I bought one that is 5mm and I cant fit my keysmart key fob in
What smart lock do you use for your house? I am looking to get one
Yo! Just stumbled on this video looking for key holding ideas and your honesty on this was refreshing!
See I just wouldnt like the keys dangling and rattling that's why I like my orbitkey organizer i have the multitool attachment with 3 keys attached I really wanna get the chipollo tracker too
What do you rate just a regular 3-4” carribeaner? (1-10)
I just use a 6" length of 550 cord to hold my keys together
I misread that at first sight, I though it said 6' of 550 cord... made me wondering why on earth someone use 6 FEET of paracord to hold his keys.
Hi, Can I use bow shackle 5mm?
If can what size I should use for flat washer?
holy moly this outro is like listening to an eminem song
Waaay late to the party, but have you tried a Quiet Carry Q3? It’s maybe not the best solution if you have a lot of keys, but it’s fantastic for 2 to 4 keys. It’s great, because It completely covers the keys, giving it a nice clean aesthetics. It’s titanium, so extremely durable (I’ve carried mine in my pocket every day for years, so there’s a little bit of wear, and a few scratches, but the stonewash titanium makes them much less visible). Also, comes with a knife or multitool attachment as well. I highly recommend the Q3 if you haven’t tried it.
But what to use as the key ring post on a chicago screw set up?
Wats up I'm a new sub and I really like your content bro. Where can I submit my edc pic? I have an okay edc but I'm looking to upgrade.
Makes sense. For those who carry keys. I have not carried a key in 4 years.
Yeah I'm homeless too
Yeah I'm homeless too
Same problem with my Nissan Frontier keys
The EDC Thomas Frank.
The most important reason I use a key organizer is that the keys don't make holes in my pockets.
Checkout MESO Customs. They do a lot of custom mods for the Tacomas. They are working on a flip fob for second gen Tacomas
I have 4 keys in the basic keysmart and my vehicle keys on a magnetic qd on a loop for the Zak tool on my belt. By far the most streamlined and convenient set up for me cause I can’t stand bulky keys or fighting to get them off my belt.
I have about 5-7keys will they fit on that but I have them with the rubber color rings to know what key goes where
are the washers 3/8 in outside diameter? or inside?
Great idea. Just shows you dont need to spend money on all this other rubbish because its "edc"
does anyone know what size these are? i found these d shackles on a local online store and 6mm seems to be the smallest, will those be okay for keys?
I tried this d shackle with some washers but it became looser over time how do i fix this?
Gotta go on a key diet makes life much simpler when I carried less on the ring
Thank you Lord for this video 🙏. My keys annoy me all the time!
I am also using my keys on a d-shackle like these due to your video! By far the best way to organize and carry my keys, ever!
I've been using it for almost 3 years now, so thanks for the idea ;)
What is the size of those chicago screws?
Could never trust a magnet. Awesome vids btw. Nothing against you 👍