I work in Healthcare and most badge reels I have owned before last no longer than another before the string or clip breaks. These are not only durable but the strap that holds the badge is not plastic! Its some kind of magical vinyl that will definitely not rip over time. This is my go to brand from now on!

Great, I've had them for years! Great product.

KEY-BAK Original Series Retractable Keychain in Vintage Chrome or Vinyl Black

KEY-BAK Original Series Retractable Keychain in Vintage Chrome or Vinyl Black

I've found that the chain/Kevlar thread tends to last 2-3 years then needs replacing. Key-Bak has been good about replacing the key-chain when this happens at no charge. I ordered the black and they sent me the chrome version. Not a big deal.With all the keys I use daily, I don't know how I'd survive without the Key-Bak.

KEY-BAK Original Series Retractable Keychain in Vintage Chrome or Vinyl Black

Well done

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KEY-BAK Original Series Retractable Keychain in Vintage Chrome or Vinyl Black

it sucks, lost keys twice
comes off when i sit

It is true that some things only get better with time and the longevity of the KEY-BAK is no different. Love the product.

SIDEKICK® Twist-Free Carabiner Retractable Keychain and Badge Reel That Holds Up to 5 Keys and ID Badge

I have bought retractable lanyards before and they didn't hold up.... but when I found this company, and explained the problems we were having with ours, they recommended these. Huge difference! Never a single problem with any of them now! When we ended up hiring more staff, we didn't bother running to the big box store... we contacted this company once again and ordered more!

I bought the SIDEKICK® TWIST-FREE CARABINER RETRACTABLE KEYCHAIN on Amazon, which made it easy to verify how long it's been in service. Yesterday while heading to my barn it finally failed. The Kevlar line detached at the keys end. It lasted one week shy of SIX YEARS PLUS ONE MONTH! I used it nearly everyday. New one arrives tomorrow but the local locksmith told me that this retractable keychain may have a lifetime warranty so I'll be looking into that. OVER 6 years and around $10.

To be fair, I've only this about a month or so, but so far, it's holding up quite well.

As an ER Trauma nurse, I need a badge buddy that can keep up. The SIDEKICK is able to hold multiple badge buddies and keys without drooping. Completely satisfied, but the housing broke in half 2 months after the warranty expired. 4 stars as I wish it lasted longer.

It does what its intended to but the tether cord is already wearing out and its not like im using it all day and pulling on it all the time. Kind of disappointed in the quality

It's nice to have my badge and work key at hand without having to dig through my pockets. Build quality is top notch too. This isn't some cheap crap you get as a freebie from work.

I received a Key-Bak years ago and the clip broke. I finally remembered the name and ordered more. I use it for my scan cards, so I am use it daily. Still love the durability & design. My one small issue is the spring on the clip, it might break again, but I ordered plenty. Other than that awesome product, I like it very much and recommend it to co-workers!

I am a trainer at a very busy steakhouse. I purchased this about a month or so ago and so far so good! It has starting to make this clicking noise when I pull it out but when I checked the string everything seems fine. Here's the real truth though... You have absolutely no idea how much this is pulled in and out, smashed up against walls, chairs, tables and anything else that gets in its way. I definitely don't expect it to last forever and in fact I'm very surprised it's lasted this long!! Anything I've used in the past explodes within 2 to 3 weeks max. I had high hopes this would be a quality product, one that would stand up to the insane abuse I planned on putting it thru and like I said... So far so good!
Under normal use I see this product lasting a very very long time. This is a quality product and I will be ordering a backup or 2 soon and will be recommending this to all new server's.

You can feel the quality as soon as you remove from packaging. The reel cable, reel tension and the rest are first rate. This is my 3rd Key-Bak purchase. There will be more in the future.

This Keychain is perfect. It is durable and of high quality. I am extremely satisfied with my purchase.

I like it

Very well made, but with one serious flaw: EXTREMELY difficult to fasten key chain housing to belt or pants BECAUSE the plastic clip sits against an elevated stopper and the hard plastic stopper becomes a serious impediment to clipping it on. I had to file down the stopper housing. Ridiculous.

I’ve had two. Both broke within a year. Same spot.

SUPER48 Heavy Duty Retractable Keychain with Ball-Joint Lock

Why did I wait so long. Buy one today!!!

I need to have alot of keys immediately available to me at my job. This Key-Bac is reliable and sturdy!

I was given one of the Xtreme versions of this by a co-worker, since he'd ordered 3 (thinking that they'd break over time, but his first one never did)... I used that thing continually at work... my employer was lock-crazy... locks on every door, elevator locks, escalator locks... I likely pulled the keys out about 200 times per day, being on the watch.

The locking knob broke due to the stress of three heavy keyrings (more than 30 keys) constantly swinging as I walked more than 20 miles per day, so I cut it off the cord very carefully with a Dremel because it was abrading the cord each time I pulled the keys out. The bottom part of the plastic part that holds the key ring got crushed and cracked during some heavy work... I cut it off the cord, tied the cord around a small washer, dabbed some superglue on the knot so it couldn't come undone, put the key rings through the washer, and it worked as good as new. 10 years of use and it's still usable. I'll use it until the cord snaps (then I'll install a new cord) or until the spring snaps (then I'll install a new spring).

Exact replacement for the one I'd had since 2018. Thumbs up.

Product is as advertised and then some. I actually think I may have over ordered as it is handling the purpose purchased for well and above what is currently required.