The KeySmart Pro is slightly bulkier than some of the other hard shell options, and the branding is a little loud (at last for my taste). If you’re planning on travelling less frequently and would like to pay-as-you go for your journeys, adding keyGo to your Key Smartcard is a great option. If you value function over form and convenience over all else (even if it means extra set up time), you’ll love the Slide.

If you really like carrying a multi-tool or knife, Orbitkey may be a slightly better option for you. I still use the product with my own key ring but it was disappointing to have a piece break so easily. I actually had a couple of readers tell me to check this one out, after the original publishing of this article. If you’re the type of guy who like to carry a small knife, bottle opener, USB stick or multi-tool, you’ll love using a key organizer. You can easily add a knife, flashlight, multitool or USB drive to this device, without adding very much weight or bulk.This comes in handy when you need to lend your key to a friend or take it with you when you go running. In this regard, some organizers are better than others (more on this later), but they all add this extra step.

He believes that men's fashion is just one facet of self-improvement, and he started The Modest Man to help regular guys feel more confident by improving their appearance. That said, once I got Keybar set up, I really enjoyed carrying it, mostly because of its innovative attachable pocket clip.Personally, I’d like to see a version of the KeyCase with more subtle branding, or no visible branding at all. They don’t reveal where their products are made, but based on what I could find, Orbitkey products are most likely made in China. Also, while the set up isn’t as straightforward as something like the Campbell Cole Key Wrap, the instructions that the Keyport Pivot (and Slide) came with were very easy to follow. On the other hand, if you don’t have any car key, or you have a car that only requires a fob (or has the buttons built into the key), these products will work better. The Slide is definitely the most unique organizer on this list, and it’s the only one that makes one-handed use an absolute breeze.