Supreme x Nite Ize S-Biner Keychain
The original behind the Supreme x Nite Ize S-Biner Keychain is the Nite Ize S-Biner Stainless Steel Dual Carabiner #2 — $4.99 retail vs Supreme's $24.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
About the original
The Nite Ize S-Biner is a double-gated stainless steel carabiner in the shape of the letter S, with two independent spring gates for clipping keys, bottles, or gear to a bag. Nite Ize was founded in Boulder, Colorado in 1989 and has built the S-Biner as a core line ever since, with sizes running from #0.5 up to #5 and a worry-free lifetime guarantee. The Supreme version uses the #2 stainless steel body with a Supreme wordmark engraved on one gate; mechanically it is the same piece of hardware Nite Ize sells at hardware stores for a few dollars.
About Nite Ize
Nite Ize is an American outdoor accessories company founded in 1989 by Rick Case in Boulder, Colorado. Case started the company as a University of Colorado undergraduate with a $1,500 family loan after a Grand Teton winter ascent inspired him to convert a Mini Maglite into a hands-free headlamp using an elastic Headband Mini Flashlight Holder. Nite Ize has since launched over 1,000 original inventions, including the S-Biner double-gated carabiner, Gear Tie reusable rubber twist tie, Figure 9 rope tightener, and Financial Tool wallet multi-tool. The company remains independent and headquartered in Boulder. Supreme collaborated with Nite Ize on co-branded carabiners and small carry hardware.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $24 |
|---|---|
| Nite Ize retail | $4.99 |
| Hype tax | +381% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Nite Ize S-Biner Keychain just the regular S-Biner Stainless Steel Dual Carabiner #2?
The Supreme x Nite Ize S-Biner Keychain, released in Fall/Winter 2021, is based on the Nite Ize S-Biner Stainless Steel Dual Carabiner #2. Supreme collabs sometimes change the colorway or materials; the description on this page covers the original's specs and any notable differences in the Supreme version. If you want the product without the box logo, the Nite Ize S-Biner Stainless Steel Dual Carabiner #2 is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Nite Ize S-Biner Stainless Steel Dual Carabiner #2 than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $24 for the Supreme x Nite Ize S-Biner Keychain; the Nite Ize S-Biner Stainless Steel Dual Carabiner #2 retails for $4.99. That's a 381% markup — buying the original saves you $19.01, or 79% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Nite Ize S-Biner Stainless Steel Dual Carabiner #2?
You can buy the Nite Ize S-Biner Stainless Steel Dual Carabiner #2 from Amazon, direct from Nite Ize, from REI, or from Walmart. Retail price is $4.99. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
