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In November of 2022, I decided I needed to organize my pocket EDC (everyday carry) gear. As part of that reorganization, I picked up a KeySmart Air key organizer as a way to both keep my keys sorted and also attach an AirTag to them.
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So, here we are, almost three years on, and I'm still using the KeySmart Air, and while it's looking a little battered, it's still going strong.
The KeySmart Air comes in three versions -- faux leather, leather, and a polymer variant called Flex (I'm sure only the leather and faux leather were available when I bought mine -- and I went for the faux SmartShield leather version because KeySmart said it had a "rugged leather feel" yet lasted "10x longer than traditional leather." That sounded good to me.
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The idea behind the KeySmart Air is simple -- it's a loop of material where the keys fit onto a screw fastener, and the AirTag fits into a molded loop. Fitting your keys into the holder is quite easy: All you need is a flat-headed screwdriver (or a thin coin).
Simple, but it's super effective.
What I like about the KeySmart line is that they make a ton of cool accessory tools that fit into the Air or their other key organizers, such as a mini knife (not TSA friendly, so be aware of that), a tiny 5-in-1 multitool, a magnetic breakaway connector, and a range of other small but useful multitools. I have quite a few of these accessories; they're all good quality and worth the money.
So, how has the KeySmart Air held up to almost three years of use?
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