KEY-BAK Retract-A-Badge Retractable I.D. Badge Holder with a 36" Retractable Cord and Carabiner Attachment (5 Pack)

I absolutely love the design and durability of these badge ID carabiners. As of this date, I've been using the same one for 5 months without issues. I would not use these to hold anything heavier than a typical ID badge, as the string isn't anything "special". The string used is a typical string, and not reinforced or metal.As a badge holder, it excels in it's job. Previously, I used what was provided by my employer, but the standard ones given would break within a couple months. At this time, the one I've been using has shown no signs that it's going to be breaking anytime soon. The string is holding up extremely well, and it still retracts with the same force and smoothness as day one. If this changes, I will update my review with a timeline of any issues that occurs.Update: Item was purchased in July of 2014. It is now January of 2015, and I'm still using the very first badge ID carabiner. No issues what-so-ever.Another update: I'm still on my first one. It is now March 2016. The lifespan on these things is insane!Yet another update: January 2017 and still running strong on the first one!One more update: October 2019 and still on the first one. It's been almost 5 years now, and I actually gave out the remainders to co-workers / family that need them. So far, no one has commented on them failing. Whoever put these things together deserves a raise!

This is my second purchase of these clips. They last a long time, although the string does eventually snap. That is due to the amount of use they get. I don't use them for badges, instead I clipped off the plastic snap part and attached them to my safety knife which I use to open shipping boxes at my job. I might slit open 30-50 boxes of merchandise for stocking each day. I have to work quickly and have my knife handy. When not in use it is in it's own safety case on my back pocket. I attached the clip to a belt loop on the front of my cargo pants which allows me to quickly slit open a box and let go of the knife. Then it is securely held for me to grab after I empty that box and need to flatten it for recycling. If I didn't have the knife attached, I run the risk of putting it down and possibly losing it in the clutter of boxes and merchandise being unpacked. Several of my co-workers liked my idea and that was the reason I needed to make a second purchase. I mentioned the string does eventually break, but I have only replaced the clip one time in couple of years I have been using them. For the price and the main fact they are PURPLE! they suit my needs perfectly!!

Works well. I clip it onto one of my belt loops and it holds my ID badge in a clear holder plus one key. The clip is strong as is the snap clip. I will say that it does not seem to hold a lot of weight before the string starts to pull down on its own. Like I said, I have 1 key plus ID badge and it bounces up and down about 1/2 inch as I walk. Still, I recommend.

I really like the diamond shape where the pull cord meets the retractable spool. It keeps my badge facing forward much better. They seem to be well made and for the count it's a good deal

I chose this because it had the most features I was looking for, though nothing had them all. After talking with a VP of sales (I believe), I took the chance that it was as they said - the nylon cords worked better than a metal cable for badge holding. I have not found that to be the case, but finding a metal cable retractor that is of any quality in the small reel size with a useable length was impossible. So I went with the best alternative - this one. All others I have looked at were either 18" cables, or used a large "key ring" reel to hold a LOT more weight (and with higher weight is a heavier pull - something I didn't want as well). There was one no-name reel that claimed most of the features (but with a 24" pull instead) but it had consistently horrible reviews, so I avoided it.It has performed as expected - I have already broke one of the nylon cables, but that is why I got a 5 pack. The company warrants it for life, so I figure after I have 3 or 4 damaged, I will send them all back (save on shipping) and have them rebuild them. Not exactly what I was looking for, but apparently it is still the best that is out there for this purpose. So until I find a better product, this will do - and as long as the warranty is honored, it is a second best choice, even if I do have to occasionally pay to ship them all back for warranty work.

I've owned for the better part of a year now, and I'm still on my first one. I actually gave the remaining 4 to coworkers because theirs kept breaking. I don't have a lot of nicer ones to compare with, but I went through about 5 cheapo retractable ID holders in the course of a month and upgraded to these. I'll definitely buy this one again if it ever breaks, it's well worth the money!--------------------------------------------------I purchased in June 2015, and my first carabiner lasted until August 2016. It was starting to lose a little bit of its recoil ability, which was partially due to it getting caught on things (I wear it on my belt loop so it tends to stick to my chair). It finally broke when it got caught in my car door and I walked away, snapping the line. It was completely due to misuse, or this would've lasted another couple years. I gave the rest of my 5-pack to coworkers last summer and all but one are going strong (the one has a toddler that broke it, which toddlers tend to do). The coworker purchased the next batch, these are a phenomenal value!

Se ve muy resistente, está pesado y lo plateado es de metal, me llegaron los 5, yo lo modifiqué para insertarlo directo en el gafet pero vienen con el plastico para poner al gafet

Doesn’t hold more than 2 keys well. My keys have pulled the string down and then it gets in my way.

Me ha resultado bastante duradero, la construcción es muy sólida y resistente, bastante por encima del clásico producto vendido en papelerías. Sin duda alguna un buen producto para el día a día.

MATERIALES DE BUENA CALIDAD, UNICAMENTE EL PESO QUE SOPORTA NO ES MUCHO, SOLO PARA UNA IDENTIFICACION Y NO PROTECCION, LLEGO ANTES DE TIEMPO, BUEN RODUCTO

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