The Best Key Organizers for 2019 | Orbitkey vs. Bellroy vs. Keybar (and More)

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Published 2018-12-22
So you're looking for the best key organizer, huh? Well I put the most popular key organizer brands to the test in a head to head (to head) battle. Watch the video to hear the results, or check out the in-depth companion article over on The Modest Man:

www.themodestman.com/best-key-organizer/

If you're on the hunt for the best key organizer, you're probably not happy with your current key situation. I feel your pain. Keys are one of the most important parts of your everyday carry (EDC), and the traditional setup – loose keys on a key ring – is less than ideal for several reasons:

Your keys poke into your leg, they cause excessive wear on your pockets, they they create an ugly bulge, they shift around as you walk, etc. If this loose key situation annoys you, you're not alone. Since guys don't typically carry bags, we keep our stuff in our pockets.

And if the stuff in our pockets is causing discomfort throughout the day, it can be super annoying (even if it's just mild discomfort). The solution, of course, is to use a key organizer to “tame” your key situation and make them easier to carry around all day.

Now, there are many different key organizers available for purchase online, and it's almost impossible to find a video that actually tested the most popular ones. So I got my hands on the best key organizers from brands like Orbitkey, Keybar and Bellroy, and I tested each of them for at least two weeks.

They're actually all really solid products, and I'm sure one (or more) will be perfect for your situation and aesthetic. Enjoy the video, and feel free to ask any questions in the comments section.

Note: this video isn't sponsored. Some products were provided, free of charge, for the sake of review. Opinions are 100% my own.

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All Comments (21)
  • I just wanted to say how much I appreciate someone who acknowledges their favourites in a review but gives all of the products being compared a fair review of pros, cons, and why you preferred the ones that are your favourite. My sister got an Orbitkey a couple of months ago along with some of their after-market extras, and my dad was so impressed with it that he's recently bought one as well, and now my mum is looking at getting one. I was originally leaning towards a KeySmart myself, but now having heard from someone who's tried them more, I'm going to weigh up the different pros and cons of each one for a bit longer before I make my decision.
  • @trabaduris1
    Never in my life would i have thought id be looking for a video like this. But i was,and i did. Thank you!
  • @cavalry1213
    For those wondering, Keysmart offers the Keysmart Rugged. It’s a thicker Aluminum (also offered in Titanium, I have that one) and it comes with the pocket clip, a D ring for fobs, longer screws for more keys and the same bottle opener showed here. It’s ~$40 and Titanium is $50 but worth it, I think.
  • @OneTalaw
    Thanks for your advice. Speaking from years of trials of various key holders and first saying that I totally agree with you that KeyBar is very difficult to set up, BUT once this is done it is far superior to the others you presented. Thanks for the useful, informative video. 👍
  • @Declan_Payan
    Great and helpful review! I have used Key Smart for the past 3 weeks, and I have found myself loving it so far! The other Key Organizers you showed looked great and functional as well! Keep up the great videos!
  • @Simple_City
    I got a leather Orbitkey. When I bought it, it was the first key organizer I had ever seen, and I thought it was awesome! After seeing all the different types of key organizers there are in this video, I'm happy I found the orbitkey first because it's definitely my favorite out of them. It's soft, so if comfortable to have in my pocket, and I think the minimalist look of it is very nice.
  • @jordanbull5730
    Keysmart also offers the Keysmart Utility that comes with the belt/pocket clip. Or you can buy a stand alone clip and attach it to your Keysmart
  • Great video Brock! I think this is the most in depth review on key organizers on YouTube right now
  • @MrVLeAsian
    Okay, so I was literally looking up key organizers and keyrings yesterday and sure enough you post this video
  • @SATULAL
    Awesome video Brock! Definitely a video worth putting out there! I have been looking for something to hold my keys too so this is handy!
  • @ace3han
    Finally a person who actually has the items, uses them and reviews them. Not like other you tubers who just post a bunch of Kickstarter videos.
  • @qwertyyuiop9722
    Really solid video. Good overall review of key organisers, haven’t seen anything like it on YouTube. Appreciate the work you put in.
  • @kennethlow6619
    I’ve had the privilege to use Orbitkey and Campbell Cole since we only have these two brands in Malaysia and I can assure you that the quality is beyond excellent. For my day-to-day 9 to 5, I would resort to Orbitkey since it’s small and compact which fits nicely in my bag, front pocket or tiny motorcycle compartment. The Campbell Cole keywrap looks more elegant no doubt and I save those for the weekends where I have to travel to several locations and occasionally return home to grab some supplies. It can easily fit more keys but is on the larger side when compared to Orbitkey.
  • @CarlMurawski
    Awesome lineup! I’d like to add the Moosebrand Palm keyholder for consideration, similar to the key cover in a lot of ways but double ended. Love your video style Brock!
  • @Soupcan13
    Super cool comparison video! I'm a huge fan of the Keybar and have been rocking one for about a year. Been curious about picking up a Keyport it was super cool to see the ins and outs in your review
  • @VanDy361
    I've been carrying the silicone version of Orbit key for about two years now and i love it! Back then i had this mess of keys taking up one of my pockets. Not i carry all my 7 keys i use ever day in my watch pocket (that small pocket on almost every jeans) and still have one free picked
  • I love the Bellroy plus version. I was a little harsh with it, and it broke after a year, but they did honor my 3-year warranty and send me a new one after I contacted them through email.
  • @bblove3851
    PIVOTTTT!! Sorry, when he said that the first time Friends automatically pop in my brain. I think that these are awesome, you know the existence of key organizers. Never heard of em' tell now, and yes I believe I was sleeping under a rock for not hearing about these earlier... I'm always losing everything even my dang keys😅
  • Thanks for the video. Great breakdown of some popular brands. I’m sporting the Carbocage. Good organizer, light weight, fits in bigger keys without sticking out like the KeySmart does. Made of carbon fibre and I’ve been using it for the past 2 years. Recommended.