MNGARISTA 2-Pack Retractable Keychain, Heavy Duty Carabiner Badge Holder, Tactical ID Badge Reel Key Chain with 31.5” Steel Retractable Cord, 8.0 oz

These are the most heavy-duty and solid badge holder/retractors I've ever had. Right from getting them I could tell that the quality is above most. They come with 2 options to hold the badge each - either a ring or a reinforced plastic button strap. The retractor cable is what appears to be steel. Crazy! The housing is solid, and the clip is designed to go on a belt loop or some other type of loop, so they won't just fall off. Definitely worth the purchase, first impression is very high.

These are pretty awesome! They have a high spring tension for retracting the cable+keys, the cable itself is a very thing gauge plastic coated steel cord. These are, by far, the strongest retractable keyring/ID Card units I've had. Most of the retraction units I've had in the past broke within 30 days. These have held up to the abuse I put them through without any problem. I am not afraid that the cable will snap and I'll lose the keys. Unlike every other one I've ever had! The plastic coating on the cable serves to reduce friction as the line gets paid out and when drawn back into the unit as well as weather/waterproofing the cable. The carabiner is well made and won't just come apart under normal use. This retractable keychain is about as perfect as it gets! If you're looking for one and/or an NFC/RFID key card and are on the fence with all the options... Just get this one. You won't be disappointed! I have only two minor suggestions that I would give to the manufacturer. Neither of these affect my rating and don't warrant dropping a star. First, the badge snap strip is affixed in a way you CANNOT remove it. If you want to remove it, it requires that you destroy it in the process. Doing so renders the badge snap strip useless. The only way to POTENTIALLY non-destructively remove it would be to spread the D-Clip apart so that you can remove the badge strip (and the keyring component) from the rest of the unit and then re-assemble it. I believe removing it in this manner would be troublesome and very difficult to do without damaging it. It would be beneficial to have that attached via the keyring part so that it can be removed when using it specifically as a keyring. That or use a smaller ring to attach it to the same little D-Clip the keyring itself is attached to. (See Attached Photo) Second, the carabiner should be a bit larger. It's a good design and well made, but you won't get it to fit with wider belt loops that some pants have and you can't simply remove it and replace it as it's integrated into the plastic body of the unit. It still does exactly what it should, but if the carabiner were made a little larger to fit the fatter belt loops and potentially simply user replaceable, it would make this unit better. The carabiner itself is made of metal. (See Attached Photo) As I said, I don't count either of these two things as flaws, nor do they warrant a lower rating as a result. They are just two things that would be beneficial if the manufacturer were to correct them.

I have been extremely happy with this product. I purchased it on a whim after misplacing my key carabiner several times. Enough was enough. I need a heavy-duty key chain that could withstand the rigors of my maintenance job. The lanyard clip and cord are extremely robust. It has taken several hard knocks against desks, doors, metal racks, and a hand truck. It's extremely easy to mount a key onto the key ring (which is also beefy). The badge holder has a solid snap that has not come loose after repeated use. I'm considering getting two more for my rescue equipment. I would recommend this to anyone who works in a field that requires durable equipment.

I will keep this review simple for those looking to buy it. I never used to it hold keys and only had it for my ID. I have to scan in and out of doors multiple times a day. Even though mine broke, it lasted longer than other cheap ones. Ultimately, you get what you pay for and I cannot fault it for the price. 4 stars. Pros: The price is just as good as some of the cheap plastic ones being sold on amazon. Good quality external build compared to similar priced alternatives. The cable is tough and over the past 5 months, has not frayed or snapped. The carabiner is my preference for having on my beltloop and I never had an issue with it. I felt it retract smoothly without issue--compared to other user reviews, I didn't have keys so it was light. The design is simple and sleek. Cons: It only lasted 5 months. The retracting mechanism randomly failed and the cable never went back in. even if you have a nice cable and external build, it means nothing if the mechanism will fail.

This is my second time purchasing these. I really like they are durable. I’ve replaced them because I overextended them by accident. They do last a long time. I’ve had them for two years and now I’m buying another. Hopefully o won’t mess these up too

I use my ID badge multiple times, sometimes many times, every day at work to unlock doors and to punch the time clock. I've had a made in USA version of these for 10 years now. I've had two of those and each lasted almost exactly five years before the cord wore too much and broke at the very end where it attaches to my ID badge. Those both used a fine black cord that may have been Kevlar, and to last five years of use multiple/many times every weekday, it was high quality cord. Those same reels are still available on Amazon and I was going to buy another one, but the price increase changed my mind. When I bought my last one five years ago it was $12.99. The other day the same exact product was priced at $30.79 for one reel. I slammed on the brakes and looked for other options. I saw this two-pack of very similar reels for $13.99 (less than 1/4 the price per each compared to the current price of my old ones), saw that they have a steel cable instead of a fiber cord, saw that they come with nice split rings and a badge snap strap, so I decided to give them a try. Upon first inspection and use, they seem as high quality as my old ones. Better looks, same size, a quality belt loop clip that feels solid, sturdy internal spring with smooth extension and retraction, nice, smooth steel cable that's more than plenty long, and seem to be as well put together overall as my old ones. Like I said in the title, I just got them. Took them out of the package about an hour ago. So far, I'm very impressed. I have one attached to my belt loop now and the other will stay in the box and be kept as a spare. If they break or fail sooner than I think they should (i.e.- within a couple years, considering the price difference), I will be back to update this review. But for day one of what I hope to be a few years of service, I'm very happy with the purchase.

I used one of these for over a year before the spindle locked up. Without hesitation I ordered two more. Don't think about it, just get them and thank yourself for doing it. After losing a key before having these I vowed to always have my keys tethered to my hip from now on. It was a rough couple of days waiting for the new ones, and guess what happened again? I lost another key.. lol This version has the carabiner clip. I also have the pocket or belt clip version but quickly realized that it is not as reliable as a carabiner when it comes to keeping things secured. So, I went with two more carabiner spools. My anxiety for losing more keys is gone once again! I pair this with a key organizer comparable to key smart and the combination works amazingly well for me.

Retractable cable spool broke today after 8 months of use in an office environment. ID card and ID protector were the only things ever attached. The product still looks great externally and the wire is undamaged. However, without the ability to retract it is pretty useless to me. Used the product on my belt. Kinda pricey, but I would still recommend the product but only if you get the two pack.

You won't regret buying this. Bought 2 and it looks durable. Cable is made of solid wire that will surely last

Llevo dos. Una en la tarjeta del trabajo que es muy cómoda para apertura de puertas y fotocopias o fichajes, y otra para el mando de la moto y llave del garaje. Ninguna queja, duros, el cable va genial y de momento solo puedo decir cosas buenas. Gran producto

Product voelt solide, op de lange termijn moet het zich nog bewijzen.

Very good quality and strong! It worth the money!

Me ha durado mucho tiempo, algunos años, no recuerdo cuando lo adquiri.