I need a sturdy flash drive!

[JungleMan1]

Okay, I'm in the market for a flash drive. It doesn't need to have fancy features, it doesn't even really need to be that small.

My main requirement is that it's sturdy and durable. (USB2 is also required but I think this is pretty much de-facto these days) I want something I can stick on my keychain without worrying about some flimsy plastic hole breaking and me losing all my data.

Suggestions?

 

[Aluvus]

I've had one of the Victorinox Swissbit Swiss-Army-knives-with-USB-key for right at 2 years now, and it shows no signs of breaking any time soon. It has a small metal ring that goes through the keyring and then through a fairly stout plastic loop on the knife. The key is actually in the center, so the knife hardware on either side protects it from most forms of damage.

They're not the cheapest things going; mine was a gift.

 

[Slowlearner]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820233005

Got one for my kid starting 6th grade

 

[swamyg1]

Sandisk titanium cruzer... it's indestructible!

 

[corkyg]

A keychain is a very tough environment - especially if you wear jeans. Pocket pressure is severe. Why not just put it on a chain around your neck?

 

[JungleMan1]

Because, no offense to anyone who does so, but I'd look like a total nerd doing it...

Keep the recommendations coming... I like the Swiss Army Knife one. I already have a Swiss Army Knife on my keychain so I could just combine the two devices into one.

 

[JackBurton]

Originally posted by: swamyg1
Sandisk titanium cruzer... it's indestructible!

Yep, this guy is tough.

 

[Sforsyth]

I have a Lexaar Jumpdrive Sport and it has broken off my keychain right at the top of it in this picture , so don't get that one.

Here IS the One I have don't get it

 

[Jeff7]

Originally posted by: swamyg1
Sandisk titanium cruzer... it's indestructible!

From their site:

Cruzer Titanium is virtually indestructible, capable of surviving a force of up to 2000 pounds, simulating abnormal usage conditions. This specification is based on a SanDisk test environment, validated by an independent laboratory. No other claims as to its ability to withstand other destructive forces or abnormal environmental conditions, including but not limited to, extreme temperatures, corrosive ambients, X-Rays or other radiation, etc, are made by this claim.

Abnormal usage conditions. I like it already.

 

[corkyg]

Originally posted by: JungleMan1
Because, no offense to anyone who does so, but I'd look like a total nerd doing it...
Keep the recommendations coming... I like the Swiss Army Knife one. I already have a Swiss Army Knife on my keychain so I could just combine the two devices into one.

If it is under your shirt what's to look?

Anyway - I like the Swiss Army Knife too. Very cool.

 

[LOUISSSSS]

OCZ rally is very sturdy and also one of the fastest drives

 

[Juno]

Originally posted by: Aluvus
I've had one of the Victorinox Swissbit Swiss-Army-knives-with-USB-key for right at 2 years now, and it shows no signs of breaking any time soon. It has a small metal ring that goes through the keyring and then through a fairly stout plastic loop on the knife. The key is actually in the center, so the knife hardware on either side protects it from most forms of damage.

They're not the cheapest things going; mine was a gift.

i have one for two years too. it's still running fine on me.

 

[Daishiki]

Originally posted by: Sforsyth
I have a Lexaar Jumpdrive Sport and it has broken off my keychain right at the top of it in this picture , so don't get that one.

Here IS the One I have don't get it

Yup, got the same one and the rubber broke at the top. Crazy glued it twice and it still broke.