A detachable suction-based holder in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present invention is disclosed. Such a suction-based holder can include a lever-actuated suction portion having a substantially cup-like suction housing and a substantially circular suction interface. The suction interface can be made from an elastomeric material and further can have an inner face and an outer face. The suction holder can also include a substantially tubular receptacle portion having a substantially tubular receiving channel defined therein. The receptacle portion can have a hold actuator as an appendage from the top portion thereof where the hold actuator can be substantially tab-like and can be split. Moreover, the hold-actuating lever can be coupled to the hold actuator via, for example, a pin. Moreover, a connector member such as a bridging member can connect the suction portion and the receptacle portion.