A non-negotiable for me on a travel bag is a clip sewn in to a front pocket to attach my keys to. After locking up, I clip them in and I know exactly where they are when I get home - even if it’s 3 weeks later
I’m . . . not sure where the house keys are, actually. Low-crime area + friendly, observant neighbors + friends regularly coming over to feed the cats and chickens when we’re away = little need to lock the house, like, ever.
When I say “low crime,” I mean low. Homicides are in the single digits per decade in my county, and home invasions aren’t much higher. We make up for it in DUIs and meth labs, but that doesn’t really apply here.
I leave them in the house and have my sister lock the door after me when I leave.
When I return, she lets me in.
She also feeds the pets while I’m gone.
Generally, they stay clipped in the carry-on bag. This bag may stay in the hotel room at times, but may also come along with me if it’s a laptop bag for conferences or a supplies bag for theme parks.
I usually clip my keys to my rightmost belt loop for regular use. On vacations, I clip that set into my carry-on luggage inside. I’ve been successful in not losing my carry-on so far, so it works. I also have Tile on it, so there’s a little Bluetooth security on top.
As someone who lives in a car city. ( One where driving is almost a must)
I always keep my keys on me, even on vacation. For me my keys are like my wallet. I don’t leave without them
Hmm. Meh has our addresses. Then they ask details about our home security setup. And now they want to know where we keep our housekeys when on long trips. I’m waiting for the poll question about where we hide our valuables, while the daily deal is for one of those “hide your valuables in a soup can” thing.
I’ve got a bunch of keys. Each set is on it’s own little ring then they’re all clipped together. I always leave the ones I won’t be needing in the vehicle and just take the car key with me. I like just carrying one key with me when I can everyday while still having others nearby when needed. On the long trips if I’m parking my car at the airport I’ll usually just carry the little key that opens the door manually.
So by “long trip” are you referencing one of these “vacation” things I’ve been hearing about? I haven’t been able to take one of those for about three (maybe four?) years. I still do not know how “normal” people can afford to jet off to some exotic land, just because they need a break from work… I guess I did fly to Memphis for two days in 2018 for work, but I just left my stack of keys in the glove compartment of my car. I almost felt lost without them though…See previous post about the number of keys I normally have on my person.
There’s a small pocket OGIO includes on the top of most of their bags that is the right size for my keys and my wallet. I put both in there while I’m in the airport and actually flying. I leave the keys there until I get back from the trip.
I usually leave them in the ignition.
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Store them in the refrige – wait. Wrong thread.
@shahnm Well if you keep them there that would be a key to preventing a battery of your door…
Come on “I do something else with them” voters… tell me where you keep your keys.
@melonscoop The spare is under the mat in the mudroom
Easy! Order something from Amazon and wait for the lowest bidder contractor delivery guy to let you in to your own house.
Bonus points for doing it via Alexa to let the NSA know when you’re heading home so they can plant the evidence in time.
I don’t go on long trips. Problem solved.
No house keys.
All exterior doors have push button locks.
@daveinwarsh Sweet. I’ll get my telescope to see what code you enter.
@medz Anyone getting near would risk attack by ferocious guard dogs.
A non-negotiable for me on a travel bag is a clip sewn in to a front pocket to attach my keys to. After locking up, I clip them in and I know exactly where they are when I get home - even if it’s 3 weeks later
@cspwal all TRUE travel bags have a key strap or clip, otherwise its sold at Meh.
I keep them on my Keychain, which I carry with me.
@chuckf1 yes. Me too.
I’m . . . not sure where the house keys are, actually. Low-crime area + friendly, observant neighbors + friends regularly coming over to feed the cats and chickens when we’re away = little need to lock the house, like, ever.
When I say “low crime,” I mean low. Homicides are in the single digits per decade in my county, and home invasions aren’t much higher. We make up for it in DUIs and meth labs, but that doesn’t really apply here.
For the last 20 or so years I’ve always left my doors unlocked so I have no idea where my keys are
I only have one key, it stays on my car fob.
@olperfesser Yes. Same here. And when I have work keys they are on the same key chain too. So are the storage room keys.
Long trip? Like walking out to the mailbox?
I leave them in the house and have my sister lock the door after me when I leave.
When I return, she lets me in.
She also feeds the pets while I’m gone.
Generally, they stay clipped in the carry-on bag. This bag may stay in the hotel room at times, but may also come along with me if it’s a laptop bag for conferences or a supplies bag for theme parks.
I lose them…
I usually clip my keys to my rightmost belt loop for regular use. On vacations, I clip that set into my carry-on luggage inside. I’ve been successful in not losing my carry-on so far, so it works. I also have Tile on it, so there’s a little Bluetooth security on top.
As someone who lives in a car city. ( One where driving is almost a must)
I always keep my keys on me, even on vacation. For me my keys are like my wallet. I don’t leave without them
Hmm. Meh has our addresses. Then they ask details about our home security setup. And now they want to know where we keep our housekeys when on long trips. I’m waiting for the poll question about where we hide our valuables, while the daily deal is for one of those “hide your valuables in a soup can” thing.
This question is not specific enough…
If… driving somewhere then its on the keysmart with me.
If… taking a plane then the keysmart is home.
Leave them in the house - use code to open electronic lock.
Like I would tell you!
My carry on is always a backpack which has a key clip in it. Though it’s mostly irrelevant as there’s usually someone still home.
I don’t have house keys - in fact, why do all of you still have house keys
never been on a trip where we didn’t also need the car keys, and house keys are on the same ring, so.
I have an electronic keypad on my front door, so I never need to carry house keys. It’s great.
I’ve got a bunch of keys. Each set is on it’s own little ring then they’re all clipped together. I always leave the ones I won’t be needing in the vehicle and just take the car key with me. I like just carrying one key with me when I can everyday while still having others nearby when needed. On the long trips if I’m parking my car at the airport I’ll usually just carry the little key that opens the door manually.
So by “long trip” are you referencing one of these “vacation” things I’ve been hearing about? I haven’t been able to take one of those for about three (maybe four?) years. I still do not know how “normal” people can afford to jet off to some exotic land, just because they need a break from work… I guess I did fly to Memphis for two days in 2018 for work, but I just left my stack of keys in the glove compartment of my car. I almost felt lost without them though…See previous post about the number of keys I normally have on my person.
There’s a small pocket OGIO includes on the top of most of their bags that is the right size for my keys and my wallet. I put both in there while I’m in the airport and actually flying. I leave the keys there until I get back from the trip.
Leave them with family or neighbor so they can check on the house.
The same thing I do with car keys - clip them to my beltloop with a carabiner and keep them on my person at all times.
Take then with me and leave then in the room safe