Reddit reviews Key-Bak Super48 HD 8oz. Locking Retractable Key Holder, 48" Retractable Cord, Black Polycarbonate Case, Steel Belt Clip, Oversized Split Ring

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002SQ9P5K/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8

I've had very good results with a Keybak retractable keyring. This one has a locking feature.

I have this one from Amazon and highly recommend it. They have other sizes that I would assume have more tension, but the smallest one should work for you:

SUPER48 Heavy Duty Retractable Key Holder, Belt Clip, 48" Kevlar Cord, 8-10 oz. Retraction Force, 15 keys

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002SQ9P5K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_JoABybNH6SG1R

Maybe something like this?

• Knife: Gerber Hinderer Rescue (Cheaper on Amazon)
  
• Wallet: Slimfold Soft Shell Micro (My favorite minimalist wallet by far)
  
• Mechanical Pencil: rOtring 800 Mechanical Pencil
  
• Ballpoint Pen: rOtring Rapid Pro Ballpoint
  
• Sunglasses: Maui Jim Cliff House with HCL Bronze Lenses
  
• Watch: Fossil FS4873 Townsman
  
• ID Holder: Key-Bak #SUPER 48 (This thing is built like a brick shithouse)
  
• Phone: HTC One (M7)
  
• Keys + SAAB Fob
  
  
  Original EDC Post. Decided to add a ballpoint pen to the mix and since I have an unhealthy obsession with rOtring I went with their Rapid Pro.

I got tired of string on mine fraying and then breaking all the time, and I was worried that I'd end up losing my pass cards that I keep in them.

I ended up switching these a few years ago:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B002SQ9P5K/

They're bulkier than the kinds most people get, but they last a much longer time.

Every item location tracker I've researched (Tile, Cube, Trackr, etc.) requires some monthly subscription fee and/or has reviews indicating design failure. Clearly this technology has some kinks to work out across the board before they're ready for everyday use. I even tried the BCKAKQA and discovered that it would disconnect from my phone for literally no reason at all, which would cause the alarm to panic.

I have eyeglass retainers for keeping my sunglasses around my neck and a retractable keychain that keeps my keys attached to my belt. I also have a chain that does the same for a travel wallet. (Use a leather hole punch to fasten the chain and wallet.) It makes me look fucking weird but hell it works.

Your drawing resembles the hose arm in the ceiling of a self-serve car wash. That’s just like the idea I had, and you know by now it doesn’t really exist for this application

I built something that’s pretty close. I think it works well and is easier to explain to guests than if I’d hung dog leashes from the ceiling

I bolted this adjustable lighting boom to a wall adjacent to my CPU about 8ft up, with two heavy duty retractable keyfobs attached...one at the tip, another at the baseplate. I recommend the 8oz; stronger versions pull too strongly on your head and neck

Definitely requires some time tinkering with many variables to maximize reach, minimize tension, and prevent damage to anything attached or within its range of motion

Good luck

Attach your cutter to one of these https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002SQ9P5K/ref=twister_B01DLMK82S?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 it makes using your box cutter much simpler and faster. Your cutter will always be where you need it, and to put it back at your side you just let go of it. Considering how often you use your cutter, the little time savings will add up

Have the person who does the paper towel aisle save you 3 to 6 big boxes, maybe even more depending on the aisle, and use those to throw your trash into. Don't break down any of the card board trays like the ones the coffee comes in, for example, or any little small boxes like a spice comes in, just throw those in the box. That will save you time and energy, especially if you have a lot of them like on the vegetable aisle. Then when you have to bale your trash, you only have to throw a few big boxes in the baler instead of a bunch of small ones. Should save a little time there too.

There's always a bit of walking to the back room you have to do, maybe you forgot to grab something, or maybe you need to use the restroom. I use a 'bascart' to run back and forth to save energy and wear and tear on my knees. There's a bit of a trick to it if you don't know how to do it. You want to set your belly on the handle so that the cart is holding a lot of your weight. You're not holding yourself up with your arms, a lot of people try to do it like that. Then you just run. It's really fast and saves quite a bit of time, and it's easier on your body than walking back and forth through the night. *obviously use caution, especially turning around blind corners, and probably don't do it when customers are there.

My last tip, I guess, is more controversial, lol. Kroger doesn't like it when you spot stuff, and for some aisles they are right. Water aisle for example, would just be stupid to spot. But from my experience spotting is actually faster than working off the buggy, and the reason Kroger doesn't like spotting is because most of the desk jockeys that run Kroger have never stocked long term, and they don't understand how grinding stocking can be over time. If you spot correctly it will save you walking, it will save you from having to hold heavy boxes in your hand, and it will make getting up and down from a kneeling position faster and easier on your body. First, you want to set the buggy in the best spot on the aisle. Then spot the things that are close to you on the ground, and the things that are further away just slide them to their general location (as long as you can do that without damaging them). This will save a lot of walking back and forth from the shelf to the buggy. Once everything is spotted you do a more specific spotting on the things you slid, that way the aisle isn't a mess. When you're done it should look neat, not with boxes thrown everywhere. Then when it's time to start stocking set up what I call a "trash train". I set my bascart ahead of me and use that for misplaced items and my discarded plastic. Then I have by crate to stand on for stuff on the top shelf. Then behind me I pull an empty cart with my big paper towel boxes to throw my trash into. I start at the front of the aisle on one side and slowly move around the aisle until I'm done. The benefit of this method is everything you need, ie your crate and something to separate your trash into, is right by you at all times. When you need to stock something on a high shelf you can set it up on the buggy handle and not have to strain your back, also allowing you to easily use two hands. Furthermore, for items on the bottom shelf getting up and down from that position can be taxing over time, but with your crate by you and your buggy you can use those to help you up.

Developing this approach over time, my case count went up from around 60 per hour to 80 cases per hour, and if I have to I can sprint stock over 90 an hour. (Edit: That's the other benefit of this method I forgot to mention, it seems to be easier to get in a really fast flow, where as stocking from the cart it's hard to reach those really high numbers). Despite working significantly faster than the "official" Kroger method, I quit having a constantly soar back. Good luck.

I've been using one of these for over a year with no problems.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002SQ9P5K/ref=psdcmw_12900971_t1_B0039YY2QM

Key-Bak SUPER48 - lightweight, well made, strong retractable kevlar line and sturdy pocket clip.

I clip it directly on my belt, somewhere between my front and back pocket (depending on where the belt loops are on my pants).

I also use one of those pull apart key rings for my car key (and any other things that need more than momentary use), and keep a spare on the main part of the Key-Bak. That way my keys never actually leave my person.

I just put the whole bundle of keys etc in my back pocket, and it stays put and quiet. The line stays retracted even with a good amount of weight, so it doesn't hang any lower than you need it to.

That's my system, good luck on finding yours!

Retractable holder

As a delivery man trying to move as fast as possible, I have locked my keys in many times.... I have found a solution, though. Get a Keybak retractor: https://www.amazon.com/KEY-BAK-SUPER48-Retractable-Polycarbonate-Oversized/dp/B002SQ9P5K/ref=pd_sbs_229_t_0/145-3253223-8232768?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B002SQ9P5K&pd_rd_r=beba2bae-2d88-477a-a91a-1a4e0aa73a9a&pd_rd_w=FACV5&pd_rd_wg=gp7UY&pf_rd_p=5cfcfe89-300f-47d2-b1ad-a4e27203a02a&pf_rd_r=Z6YE4JAYMAADKSA25TZN&psc=1&refRID=Z6YE4JAYMAADKSA25TZN



then keep another spare key on your belt loop on a caribeener. It's literally impossible to lock yourself out, if you have both keys on you. It is possible for the retractor key to get stuck on the seatbelt receptable as you slam the door shut and locked, however... That's what the second key is for. I haven't locked my keys inside with this method ever.