What is the coolest key ring you have seen

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#257279 24-Sep-2019 06:56

Hi all,

Currently looking to replace a broken key ring I have on my set of house keys (not car keys) and that got me thinking whats the coolest gadget you have seen as a key ring, I am well aware of all the tape measures and multi tools but was wondering what else is out there which is potentially just as handy?

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#2323639 24-Sep-2019 06:59

Can't go past a bottle opener... Wouldn't leave home without mine...

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#2323663 24-Sep-2019 07:54

I have a multi-use keyring that has keys, USB stick, Bottle Opener, etc on it. It's pretty cool.

It's a Keysmart keyring...it looks like this:

Available at www.getkeysmart.com

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#2323677 24-Sep-2019 08:24

A ‘here I am’ tag so you can find your keys. :-)

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#2323689 24-Sep-2019 08:47

Seat belt cutter and glass breaker.

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#2323694 24-Sep-2019 08:50

Geektastic: Seat belt cutter and glass breaker.

Like this ?

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#2323699 24-Sep-2019 08:57

Friend of mine had a CPU of some description (Athlon?) that he'd killed while overclocking :P

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#2323702 24-Sep-2019 09:14

Elegant Minimalism

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#2323718 24-Sep-2019 09:43

I have often thought that the number of keys that someone carries around with them is a good window into or metaphor for their life and possibly how complex their life is.

Although I love tech wizardry and gadgets I also like to keep life as simple as possible. A lot of people carry around, say, 10 keys (or way more) - car key, SO’s car key, two or three house door keys, garage, garden shed, boat, trailer padlock, work, etc etc. The last thing I want is all that clunk in my pocket.

For years I have had just two keys on my Elegant Minimalism keyring - a green anodised aluminium light-weight house key and my car key. Our house has six external doors and originally a separate key for each. Got a locksmith to key them all alike - now one light key for the whole house.

Even my folding car key is too bulky for my liking - and I certainly don’t want a heavy key ring ornament dongle in my pocket.

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#2323721 24-Sep-2019 09:55

Don't get carried away with heavy multi-tools, etc on your keyring. A bump or pothole could turn your ignition off.

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#2323722 24-Sep-2019 09:57

I had a bunch of keys etc until recently - sat down and went "what do I NEED".

I'm now down to two keys.

But still have a USB stick, bus tag, LED torch, door card, RFID tag, and belt clip on my key ring.

I could get rid of the USB and torch, but they do come in handy.

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#2323723 24-Sep-2019 09:57

frankv:
Don't get carried away with heavy multi-tools, etc on your keyring. A bump or pothole could turn your ignition off.

...... or an unintended vasectomy from the Leatherman as you pocket your keys walking away from the car.

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#2323738 24-Sep-2019 10:17

frankv:

Don't get carried away with heavy multi-tools, etc on your keyring. A bump or pothole could turn your ignition off.

You need a key for a car ? Wow.... thats like ancient tech isn't it ? :D

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#2323741 24-Sep-2019 10:22

I used to have half a stick of ram as a key ring, was very recognisable but also had a habit of wearing out everything else in your pocket including the pocket!

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#2323765 24-Sep-2019 10:51

xpd:

Geektastic: Seat belt cutter and glass breaker.

Like this ?

Similar...just smaller!😎

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#2323778 24-Sep-2019 10:53

xpd:

I had a bunch of keys etc until recently - sat down and went "what do I NEED".

I'm now down to two keys.

But still have a USB stick, bus tag, LED torch, door card, RFID tag, and belt clip on my key ring.

I could get rid of the USB and torch, but they do come in handy.

I have two sets.

Car keys with just the car, seatbelt cutter and a gate opener.

House keys with just house keys and a tiny torch to find the lock in winter.

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