Where to stash your keys

[Inked Medic]

My diving is turning into my buddy and me heading to a lake for the weekend and jumping in. However, since it's typically just the two of us, I have some concerns regarding the security of my vehicle. I've look into purchasing a Hitch Safe but that isn't exactly a cheap option. I'm not a fan of using the magnetic key boxes either because those can be found and it's rather obvious if you're crawling around under your truck to stick it to your drive train or some other "safe" location.

So, what do you do to hide your keys?


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[CajunDiva]

Use an old underwater flashlight housing with no batteries...put your keys inside instead. Just clip it on your BCD or stick it in the pocket...

 

[Inked Medic]

That's a good idea; it would have to be 100% no-flooding though as I have keyless entry.

 

[Phil G]

Hey,
For really long dives, I just swallow the key and collect it on the way out.

Seriously, I usually just put it in my wetsuit, in bathing suit. Sometimes, I use a watertight key container instead.

I just worry about saltwater getting to the key's electronics - keys are a lot cheaper than small container so in seawater it's in sealed box (drysuit will do too).

 

[rhwestfall]

plain old key - on a string around neck inside WS/DS/ or in a BC pocket as some have a clip

if electronic (you have too fancy of a vehicle - LOL) then in a dry bag/pouch inside WS/DS/pocket in BC, etc.

 

[Lemna]

I use one of those 'dry eggs' and take the keys with me. With a drysuit I put them in a pocket of my undersuit.

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[IanBrit]

I take the remote fob off the key ring and bolt snap the non-electronic key to a d-ring inside my drysuit leg pocket. Ocean, fresh... doesn't bother the key and I make sure I shake it dry before sticking it in the lock.

 

[gcarter]

My vehicle has a chipped key, but I am told you can get a valet key cut - only good for unlocking the doors. Leave your remote & chipped key in the vehicle, and you can carry the valet key anywhere convenient, including on a high tech piece of string around your neck . My wetsuit has a key pocket, so I am going to get a valet key cut and carry it there.

 

[Inked Medic]

I do have one of those chipped keys, but those are all fantastic ideas. Thank you!

 

[t4e]

i know you said no magnetic keyholder but i still think its the best option, nobody is going to be suspicious if you open the hood and hide it there, or behind the license plate

if not, can always just take the valet key, so no remote to be damaged underwater