This Tiny Tool Could Be a Game-Changing Gear-Hauling Hack for EDC and the Outdoors

Smaller than your pinkie but with the strength to haul a full-grown adult, this device is a seriously handy powerhouse.

Retvon Magno Link EDC Quick Release closeup

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Attaching tools or gear to your EDC keychain or hiking pack sounds like a great idea. However, securing them comes with a couple of common pitfalls. Either they’re so well attached that they’re hard to access, or they’re not secure enough and risk falling out or off.

Retvon’s Magno-Link solves both of those problems pretty damn elegantly. Although small enough to fit on your keychain, it’s strong enough to haul even your heaviest gear. And that’s not even the best part.

Retvon Magno Link EDC Quick Release in front of valley with carabiner and paracord — The Magno-Link quick-release is strong enough to haul up to 200 pounds. Yes, really.

Mag-neato

EDC keychain quick-releases are nothing new, even if they are remarkably convenient. This gear category has existed for a long time, and can make accessing tools without having to work around the rest of your keys a simple prospect.

The Magno-Link takes that pedestrian concept to the next level. Instead of relying on a simple pin system or magnets, it combines both into a far more powerful duo.

Retvon Magno Link EDC Quick Release on backpack with pocket folder in front of outdoor scenery — Use the Magno-Link to securely attach things to a pack you need quick access to, like a pocket folder.

When secured, this rare-earth magnet quick-release keychain can support up to 200 pounds, far exceeding the capacity of most others. However, the pin release also makes unclipping it incredibly easy and convenient without sacrificing security.

While the Magno-Link could be used simply to add some convenience and utility to your keychain, it could also feasibly support heavy outdoor gear, like a cutting tool, flashlight or even a cast-iron pan, that you want to attach to a backpack. That increases its utility tenfold.

Retvon Magno Link EDC Quick Release attached to keys, magnetized to underside of counter top — You could feasibly utilize multiple Magno-Links for multiple sets of keys or tools.

Spoiled for choice

Technically, this is the V2 edition of the Magno-Link. As such, the brand has made a variety of improvements and added some options.

For instance, you can get it in several anodizations, including green, purple, navy blue and more. Other materials, like brass, are also available. For reference, the standard version is titanium.

But the changes aren’t limited to aesthetics. The pushers for the quick-release have been shortened, making releasing the device easier without sacrificing its security. Furthermore, the internal mechanism has been given a once-over, simplifying it without forgoing functionality.

Lastly, even the edges have been softened and refined. It’s a marvelously simple device in practice, and it’s incredibly small, but this thing could be a serious EDC and outdoor game changer.

Pricing and availability

The Retvon Magno-Link EDC quick-release is available on Kickstarter starting at just $19. It has hit its funding goal with a few days left, so you can still score one for yourself.