Let’s face it, keys aren’t the easiest to carry. They can be noisy, bulky, and uncomfortable, but they’re one of the most important items in your pocket. And if you’ve ever added extras like a tool or flashlight to your keyring, you’d know that simply shoving it all into the bottom of your pocket can lead to some serious bulge. Luckily, there are plenty of options out there to manage it all. The first and perhaps the simplest option is to use a quality suspension hook. It’s a small clip that hangs your keys neatly from the lip of your pocket, instead of bunched up at the bottom. In this guide we’ll introduce you to the best suspension hook keychains you can get because when it comes to EDC, optimization is key.
TEC Accessories P-7
Sometimes all you need is something simple to do the trick. The P-7 suspension hook is the original solution to pocket bulge, and it’s as effective as ever without any extra bells and whistles. Just clip it to your pocket or bag to keep your keys from falling into disarray, with the only visible part being a discreet outer fold. You can attach your keys, key fobs, small multitools, or all of the above with the included split ring.
Pangea Designs Pickpocket Alpha
Whether you’re a minimalist or you carry more keys than the average person, the Pickpocket Alpha might be for you. Its titanium build makes it ideal for EDC while four holes let you attach 1-4 split rings full of keys and dangle them into your pocket.
Scout Hook Keychain
The Scout Hook doesn’t only make a good keychain, it also makes a good bottle opener. The best part is it isn’t immediately obvious thanks to the traditional Japanese fishhook design. Hook it to your belt loop or pants pocket for a more elegant way to carry your keys.
Griffin Pocket Tool
The Griffin Pocket Tool is a more recent release that’s on the fast track to becoming an EDC classic. It’s one of the best one piece multitools around and being able to attach a split ring for keys is just an added cherry on top. Should you want more functionality out of your suspension hook, you’ll get 11 tools in the Griffin Tool including hex wrenches, a screwdriver, pry told, and bottle opener.
Victorinox Belt Hanger
Victorinox might be best known for their Swiss Army Knives, but they bring their utilitarian Swiss design to other EDC essentials as well. Take the Victorinox Belt Hanger for example. It’s a stainless steel hook that suspends your keys from a chain or split ring, but you can clip it down securely over your belt for added peace of mind. If you don’t want it on your belt you can also clip it to your pocket or bag, making it a versatile way to secure your keys.
BigiDesign TPC Titanium Pocket Clip
The Titanium Pocket Clip by BigiDesign does more than just carry your keys. Besides keeping your keys in check, you’ll also get a bottle opener and 1/4” hex bit driver built into its Grade 5 titanium body. If you need more of reason to snatch one of these up there’s also a model with a small LED that makes a solid backup to your main EDC flashlight.
Cogent Industries Hangkey
If you want to keep your keys slim, you’re going to need a slim suspension hook. That’s where the Hangkey by Cogent Industries comes in. Don’t let its slim silhouette fool you—it is titanium after all, meaning it’s easily strong enough to clip to your pocket and so light you’ll barely notice it’s there. Because of its thinness there’s some added knurling towards the top for better grip when you need to access your keys quickly.
GambleMade Mini-D Dangler
When it comes to versatility the GamebleMade Mini-D Dangler is one of the best. By itself it’s an effective minimal suspension hoop made of everyone’s favorite metal, titanium. But if you find yourself needing more than the one hole that it comes with, you can get additional pieces that will hold up to five split rings easily. Its modular design lets you customize it based on your carry needs.
Do you use a suspension clip for your gear? Let us know which one’s your favorite in the comments below!
