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Looking for a new wallet.
Doesn't have to be dressy or flashy or super tactical, just something that can hold a few cards, cash, and a clear area for an ID. I'd prefer no velcro and magnets are a no-go obviously.
Any ideas?
MountainRaven
08-30-14, 00:06
I have one of these (http://bellroy.com). I'm quite happy with mine - holds a couple cards and cash. Bought one for my brother last year - holds a couple cards but only holds cash if its folded (he doesn't normally carry much or any cash) - he's a lawyer and is still using his, so I presume he's happy with his, too.
But it doesn't have a clear area for your ID to get stuck in. So it rather falls flat there. But the operative word is that it doesn't get stuck. So I don't mind not having no clear area.
You said no Velcro, however the Maxpedition Spartan is hard to beat..
Never posted in the the GD forum, but couldn't resist this topic as I'm very hard on wallets and typically wear through most of my travel/vacation pieces within 6-12 months. Check out Saddleback leather: http://www.saddlebackleather.com/frontpocketidwallet. Initially, I purchased 10 (!) of the front pocket ID wallets thinking I'd replace one every six months. To my surprise I'm still on the first after three years. One caveat- they're a little tight in the cash pocket and you may have difficulty cramming more than ten bills in there.
This was sent to me in a PM, I think I like it the best so far from the options:
http://www.flowfold.com/product/billfold-wallet-green
Belmont31R
08-30-14, 00:34
I have one of the Saddleback ID wallets, and after more than a year there's no real wear on it. Great wallet for the price.
thopkins22
08-30-14, 00:43
http://www.krsaddleshop.com/Category.aspx?ss=&c=2505&sb=&pgnum=1&pgsize=all&filter=
I like the Tri-Fold...but I'm considering their bi-fold/gentleman's wallet. I'm of the belief that wallets should be leather so that they keep getting better with age until they one day need retired.
This was sent to me in a PM, I think I like it the best so far from the options:
http://www.flowfold.com/product/billfold-wallet-green
Nope- been there, done those. To be fair, the sailcloth was stout, but the nylon edging worked loose. Probably would have been covered under warranty, but I didn't want to deal with the hassle of sending it back and wearing another out when seeking a better solution.
Here's my Saddeback after three+ years. Note the thickness of the leather and the integrity of the stitching. 28246
Been using this one for almost a year, give it a shot. http://www.slimfoldwallet.com/collections/micro
Whiskey_Bravo
08-30-14, 07:38
Nope- been there, done those. To be fair, the sailcloth was stout, but the nylon edging worked loose. Probably would have been covered under warranty, but I didn't want to deal with the hassle of sending it back and wearing another out when seeking a better solution.
Here's my Saddeback after three+ years. Note the thickness of the leather and the integrity of the stitching. 28246
Is that a tube amp behind your wallet?
I will thirdsies http://www.saddlebackleather.com/?__utma=60395951.314005787.1407029425.1409362050.1409401914.27&__utmb=60395951.4.10.1409401914&__utmc=60395951&__utmx=-&__utmz=60395951.1407029425.1.1.utmcsr=%28direct%29|utmccn=%28direct%29|utmcmd=%28none%29&__utmv=-&__utmk=109173250, when checking out their product watch his video on the individual product. You will see just how good the quality of his products are and not to mention THEY HAVE A 100 YEAR WARRANTY.
Just watch the Dave's Deals section he regularly has wallets on sale in there, I would know because i check it multiples times a day waiting for a thin front pocket briefcase in tobacco @ 25% off :). When looking for a very high quality leather product I will only shop there.
Just be careful because his products are like AR15's/M4's, you can't just have one.
EDIT:
Watch this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a11wlngpuSY
Is that a tube amp behind your wallet?
Yes. Some redone Dynaco MK IIIs run the top end of a multi-amped system in my office. Just happens to be on the shelf directly to the left of my (messy) desk.
TriviaMonster
08-30-14, 09:33
How thick is that saddleback wallet? Always wanted to try one, but I prefer thin wallets, usually no fold designs.
montanadave
08-30-14, 09:40
Can't comment on their wallets, but I have a Saddleback briefcase and that dude's a beast.
I've had one of these for years: http://www.specopsbrand.com/t-h-e-wallet-j-r.html
I've had one of these for years: http://www.specopsbrand.com/t-h-e-wallet-j-r.html
What he said. :)
No Velcro. We'll made. Have had mine for more then a few years.
Here's my Saddeback after three+ years. Note the thickness of the leather and the integrity of the stitching. 28246
Nice Amp, I have a quad of JJ kt88's in my 72 marshall major. Stellar tone..
Moose-Knuckle
08-30-14, 11:41
I've destroyed every nylon and velcro wallet I have ever owned. Tried the Jimi wallet (polymer) and it blow out on me as I dropped it presenting ID boarding an international flight, Murphy and all that.
I use nothing but leather now for the durability, I love this company's products. Thinnest wallets on the market and they hold a lot of stuff.
http://www.all-ett.com/mens-wallets/leather-wallets.html
steyrman13
08-30-14, 11:43
How do the saddleback id wallets retain cards if you had multiple cards or just one card in each slot after using for a year or so? All the cheaper thin wallets I have stretch to where the cards will just fall out
Belmont31R
08-30-14, 11:57
How do the saddleback id wallets retain cards if you had multiple cards or just one card in each slot after using for a year or so? All the cheaper thin wallets I have stretch to where the cards will just fall out
I have two cards in each slot on the opposite side of the ID slot. They fit snuggly and no chance of falling out. I have two cards in the ID slot. One DL and one school ID card. Behind the ID slot I have 4 or 5 cards. The money slot, in the middle of everything, doesn't fit a ton of cash and can be a bit tight depending on how many cards you have on the outside slots.
http://coronadoleather.com/i-8550475-coronado-cxl-wallet6.html
MountainRaven
08-30-14, 14:37
I have one of these (http://bellroy.com). I'm quite happy with mine - holds a couple cards and cash. Bought one for my brother last year - holds a couple cards but only holds cash if its folded (he doesn't normally carry much or any cash) - he's a lawyer and is still using his, so I presume he's happy with his, too.
But it doesn't have a clear area for your ID to get stuck in. So it rather falls flat there. But the operative word is that it doesn't get stuck. So I don't mind not having no clear area.
I also want to add that my Bellroy is the only wallet I've ever had where I can fit a business check without having to fold it all funny-like.
steyrman13
08-30-14, 15:03
Anyone try this one yet?
http://trayvax.com
Anyone try this one yet?
http://trayvax.com
I've looked at that and thought about one. Maybe I'll pull the trigger and post up my thoughts after a few weeks.
Get your nerd on:
http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Galactic-Empire-Bi-Fold/dp/B00CMSSCYE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1409453825&sr=8-2&keywords=star+wars+wallet
http://www.amazon.com/Star-Command-Yellow-Bi-Fold-Wallet/dp/B00IPNE9KQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409453934&sr=8-1&keywords=star+trek+wallet
How do leather wallets hold up to sweat?
Get your nerd on:
http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Galactic-Empire-Bi-Fold/dp/B00CMSSCYE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1409453825&sr=8-2&keywords=star+wars+wallet
http://www.amazon.com/Star-Command-Yellow-Bi-Fold-Wallet/dp/B00IPNE9KQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409453934&sr=8-1&keywords=star+trek+wallet
I... kind of need this: http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Mandalorian-Bi-Fold-Wallet/dp/B00DOCU1I2/ref=pd_sim_a_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=05PG9GTCX7F46J3PEBZ3
How do leather wallets hold up to sweat?
I... kind of need this: http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Mandalorian-Bi-Fold-Wallet/dp/B00DOCU1I2/ref=pd_sim_a_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=05PG9GTCX7F46J3PEBZ3
More choices:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=boba+fett+wallet
And how much sweat are you talking about? My fossil wallet has been serving me for about 10 years now and I live in Florida so not sweating isn't an option. A leather wallet should hold up to sweat just fine.
steyrman13
08-31-14, 09:36
How do leather wallets hold up to sweat?
Mine have always done better without smelling than nylon wallets. Same goes for watch bands. It will gather some smell, but not as much as nylon.
Think of the old leather sweat band in the Kevlar helmets.
Looking for a new wallet.
Doesn't have to be dressy or flashy or super tactical, just something that can hold a few cards, cash, and a clear area for an ID. I'd prefer no velcro and magnets are a no-go obviously.
Any ideas?
Just curious, why are magnets a no-go?
MountainRaven
08-31-14, 10:05
Just curious, why are magnets a no-go?
I'm just going to guess that it has something to do with the ability of magnets to damage the mag strip on cards.
Spurholder
08-31-14, 14:00
I've been using a BigSkinny wallet for about 18 months. It's awesome, holds everything, and still fits comfortably in a front pocket.
Oh, yeah - it's cheap, too.
http://www.bigskinny.net/
Here's mine:
http://www.bigskinny.net/wallet-bifold-curve.html
T.H.E. Wallet Jr. by SPEC-OPS. Been using one for the last seven years and is still good to go. The "Shark-Bite" closure works as claimed. No "Velcro", has an interior and exterior clear pocket for IDs, and is extremely well stitched and bar-tacked throughout.
http://www.specopsbrand.com/tactical-gear/passport-tactical-nylon-wallets/t-h-e-wallet-j-r.html
IZinterrogator
09-02-14, 22:32
You carry a gun to protect yourself and your family, correct? Now carry a wallet that protects all those chips the government and the banks keep cramming in your IDs and credit cards.
http://difrwear.com/collections/rfid-blocking-wallets
You carry a gun to protect yourself and your family, correct? Now carry a wallet that protects all those chips the government and the banks keep cramming in your IDs and credit cards.
http://difrwear.com/collections/rfid-blocking-wallets
Wait people actually have cards with rfid chips in them? Why would you do that?
IZinterrogator
09-03-14, 00:28
Wait people actually have cards with rfid chips in them? Why would you do that?
Well, I'm a Soldier, so I have to. Also, there are four states where people would like to drive, so they have to.
IZinterrogator
09-03-14, 00:43
Ever go to a hotel? http://www.rfidhotel.com/index.html
I prefer to keep criminals with RFID scanners out of my room.
steyrman13
09-03-14, 01:09
Well, I'm a Soldier, so I have to. Also, there are four states where people would like to drive, so they have to.
The chip in a CAC card isn't a RFID chip is it? RFID is a radio frequency proximity transmitter right?
I really like my BFG wallet. Felt kinda like a douche using a Multicam wallet at first, but it's awesome. Nice and slim so it limits me to carrying just what I need.
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IZinterrogator
09-03-14, 01:43
The chip in a CAC card isn't a RFID chip is it? RFID is a radio frequency proximity transmitter right?
Some sources say it's just an integrated circuit card and RFID is coming in the future; some say it has RFID properties now. All I know for sure is that when you get a new one, they give you a RFID-blocking sleeve to go with it.
Edit: I forgot, I used the RFID properties to access a gate the other day. It's here now.
Belmont31R
09-03-14, 02:13
Some sources say it's just an integrated circuit card and RFID is coming in the future; some say it has RFID properties now. All I know for sure is that when you get a new one, they give you a RFID-blocking sleeve to go with it.
Edit: I forgot, I used the RFID properties to access a gate the other day. It's here now.
Way beyond RFID already.
Apple is going to to unleash NFC on everyone if they like it or not. Android couldn't do it but Apple getting most major card processors and retail outlets in on it......RFID is going to be pushed for other things but not terminal sales. Id rather store my card data on an secure enclave on my phone with an fingerprint needed to unlock the enycrpted code directly to master card or american express than anything dealing with RFID as far as security.
Next week Apple is going to change how we pay for things forever. Not immediately but in 5 years I'd be surprised if I have any type of plastic card.
I really like my BFG wallet. Felt kinda like a douche using a Multicam wallet at first, but it's awesome. Nice and slim so it limits me to carrying just what I need.
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I'd actually prefer a non-camo wallet in case I drop it while hiking and have to look for it, lol.
I'd actually prefer a non-camo wallet in case I drop it while hiking and have to look for it, lol.
There is that too, some things really make life harder when they're camouflaged. But I was tearing up my nice leather wallet with all of our hiking (sweating) so I wanted a "field" wallet. But I just liked it so much that it's now my EDC wallet. I would occasionally get uncomfortable sitting on my leather one with how much stuff was in there.
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I am a fan of Mont Blanc pens so my wife buy bought me one of their wallets. Have had it for 10yrs and not a stitch out of it!
Warning, they are pricey!
http://www.montblanc.com/en-us/shop/leather/meisterstck/wallets-without-coin-case/wallet-6-cc-14548.aspx
C4
buffalo billfold company in Worthington Minnesota, that guy makes great stuff.
buffalobillfoldcompany.com
I'm rough on mine and its held up for three years now and still looks good. its a family business and the craftsman makes all sorts of great leather goods from buffalo hide and his prices are not outrageous either.
MountainRaven
09-10-14, 19:25
Anyone try this one yet?
http://trayvax.com
Bought one. Used it for half a week. Back to using my Bellroy.
Frankly, the Trayvax doesn't work very well as a traditional wallet. The bills are hard to get to and the cards aren't much easier to pull out. Does a good job of holding my driver's license and showing off my ugly mug, but not very good at anything else.
I should say that, in fairness, my CLEO is a cheap bastard and my permit is just a laminated piece of paper and therefore significantly larger than your average driver's license or credit card and its presence may have had a negative impact on the function of the Trayvax.
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