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 sometimes changes the colorway or materials, and the description on this page covers the original's specs and any differences. 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, and 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.
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.
