Quote Originally Posted by John_N View Post
The picture reflects what I had described at the beginning of the thread. I don't know that one's any better than the other but FWIW, instead of carabiners, I use the loops from a couple old key rings to attach the coiled lanyard on both ends (I have a D ring on the side of my vest rather than having to use a belt loop). Smaller than the carabiners and plenty heavy enough to where they'll never open up.

Agree totally