I have one of the original ones (multi-colored, until I stripped it) and I use mine as a key fob - I tuck it into my belt and my car remote hangs out from over the top. Haven't noticed any damage to it, my remote, or my belt, and I've been carrying it that way for a few months. I'd prefer to have it and the remote in a sheath or something on my belt, but this works fine, and keeps the remote's buttons available through my shirt.