Nite Ize Hideout Magnetic Key Box - Waterproof Key Hider - Magnetic Key Holder & Box - Waterproof Key Storage for Spare Keys - Black, Large

Product: XL In pictures/video - Subaru key fob and aftermarket car starter fob. ***ONE MONTH UPDATE**** - Got this just in time and it saved me from what could have been an emergency situation. I brought my dog to Lowes and after being outside for a while he was getting hot. I loaded him into the car so I could get the AC running soon and put some plants in the trunk. I accentally left my keys in the trunk of the SUV, and when I closed the trunk, the car locked. I was frantic because it was over 90 degrees and my already hot dog was now locked in the car windows up. I then remembered the second key tucked away in this case and was able to use it and open the car. It saved my dog's life and kept me from having to break/replace a window. This key case stayed securely attached to the underside of the vehicle frame through maintained dirt roads, long road trips, super gnarly storms with hurricane force wind gusts, and minor street flooding from severe storms. The key fob worked perfectly with no issues and was still dry. ---------------------------- Pros: - Fits a standard key fob (3.75 in L) no problem or is wide enough for an after market car starter fob - Magnets are super strong and stick easily to the frame of a vehicle without need of metal plate and requires effort to remove (nice and secure) - metal plate is great if needed for storage on a non-ferrous location - water/dust proof checks out so far - water stops at seals - clip for opening and closing is very secure - hole for lanyard is built in should you want to take this bring this to adventures in the water Cons - Magnets are very strong and may even attract to items within the case. Unknown if this will affect the electronics of the key fobs long term, but had no issues with key fob still working in the short time after it was in the case (will update review after time has passed) Other: people complaining about keys not fitting probably have the original size and may have failed to measure the length of their keys/fobs before purchasing (I failed to measure the first time and got another brand that ended up being too short by a 1/4inch, which is why I opted for this one).

These ones are the absolute best magnet for an extra key, or anything else you need to stash, like extra money for emergencies or whatever else you desire. Opens easy, but durable. It's a flip top cap that seals water tight! I buy the XL size and it can store an extra key fob, a few keys, and some cash. Has a couple strong magnets that makes it easy to attach under your vehicle to any metal surface. This brand is the best I've tried.

I've already hidden my key in a place that's not easy to reach, so I don't feel like taking pictures for the review. If you have wrought iron around your house, or have a good hidden surface to affix the metal plate, this is a fantastic hide-a-key. I live in an old multi-story house with wrought iron stairs, fire escape, and fencing, so I have a plethora of options. The magnet on this box is really strong. It's not easy pulling it off of metal. If you choose to use the plate, make sure you clean the surface before adhesion. I imagine the Hideout may rip that plate off if you don't have a good seal. As others mentioned, the box is small. I had to remove a medium sized keyring because the lid wouldn't close. Not a big deal, this is for a spare key and I'd rather have a bombproof lid than be able to fit items inside the box that aren't keys. The size of the Hideout and the black color should blend really well with most areas you'll hide it. I know exactly where it is, it's not fully hidden from sight, and I cannot spot it without a strong flashlight. I really don't think you can find a better product to hide a key at this price point. It is superior to the obvious tricks like fake rocks and other decorative items.

Here is the deal, I got this for my car and when I was going out on runs I would use this to place my key fob in the box and place it on the car so I would not have to keep it on my person. Problem is when you do this it unlocks the car. So, yep that’s on me. The product is solid but think through why you buy it unlike me.

This really works--attaches to metal (or you can use the supplied metal plate with its adhesive tape to attach to a non-magnetic surface) and is shaped to be easy to grip and pull off the surface, even for weaker hands. It opens and closes securely but easily, too. Worth the price for all those important conveniences. (We tried a cheaper key box but it was hard for us to open and hard to pry off whatever it magnetized to.)

I've never heard of the brand, but took a chance given the high ratings others had given it. One of the biggest factors for me in buying one of these magnetic key holders is how hard or how easy it is to open it and get inside to the key. I have limited hand mobility. I've bought some of these magnetic key holders of different brands in the past, most of which expect you to press in just the right way and then slide. It never works easily, that kind. I have literally taken rocks or hammers to it to just smash the damn thing open in frustration (and sometimes in poor weather conditions) this one, on the other hand, snapped securely and yet opens easily — that perfect combination. I am able to open up with just one hand, but there seems to be no way he could ever accidentally open if you've closed it completely. Of course the other important thing with one of these magnetic key holders is how strong the magnet is. Here, too, it's very strong! I have no doubt it will hold up in some secret place underneath the car. And even if I'm trying to hook it up to some non-magnetic surface, it comes with a stick-on metal plate so you can create that magnetic surface anywhere you want — handy if, for instance, you want to hide the key under your deck rail. I took the picture so you could see its size, since I saw a few people asking if it would be big enough for this or that. As you can see, it's pretty much just the right size for one or two flat keys, but not big enough for a key fob. For my purposes, that was all right.

Works great!

Ever since locking my keys in my running car one time at a campground far from help (eventually, with a MacGyver-esque contraption consisting of two wooden dowels duct taped together, a coat-hanger, and a shovel to pry the top corner of the door open just a smidge so I could get it through to push the unlock button, I got in!!), I have had a spare key for my car hidden underneath in one of these devices. I wasn't sure how well the magnet would hold, so I also used zip ties fastened to another part under the car and through the hole on the side of this case to at least prevent it from disappearing if it got knocked loose. But now, two years later, it is still holding strong, and has not fallen off once!!! And that includes driving on pot-holed streets in Manhattan, *unbelievably* bad streets in an industrial area of Brooklyn, and dirt roads in upstate NY (saved my butt one time, too, when yes, I locked my backpack in my car forgetting that I had just put my keys in it :-P ). Notes: 1) I have not tried the self-adhesive steel plate, since I was able to find a flat piece of my car frame underneath where it sticks like a champ with no other work required, so I can't vouch for that part of the item. 2) Like any other magnet, it WILL NOT stick to aluminum, fiberglass, plastic, and some types of stainless steel (that's just physics, not the fault of this product). So maybe use some other magnet first to explore where you might be able to get it to stick before you buy it (or any other magnetic device like it). Heartily recommended!