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Title: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: C5Allroad on Thu, 12 March 2015, 17:38:15

During school, I wear my wallet on my right back pocket. Now, that may be the reason why the right side of my neck hurts, and right underneath my shoulder blade also.

Now, with a slim wallet, I could possibly place it in my front pockets instead of rear pockets. Any nice brands?

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 12 March 2015, 17:39:09

Gustin makes a nice slim wallet. And I have a soft spot for Fossil wallets. You could also check out money clips. I think Massdrop always has fun wallets too.

I rock a Fossil right now. In the front pocket as well :).

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 12 March 2015, 17:40:39

I just tape my credit card to my drivers license with a slight offset so I can still swipe the Credit card..

I've also seen others do the Velcro

That's usually all I carry along with 1 house key.

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: heedpantsnow on Thu, 12 March 2015, 17:47:25

I got an EZGO. Keep ~5 cards and a few bills; works great in front pocket.

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: tbc on Thu, 12 March 2015, 17:54:49

http://www.all-ett.com/

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: 0100010 on Thu, 12 March 2015, 18:08:54

I have a thin wallet.  Only issue is all the cards that are in it, make it fat.  I just remove my wallet while seated, except while driving.

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 12 March 2015, 18:10:25

Quote from: tbc on Thu, 12 March 2015, 17:54:49

http://www.all-ett.com/

I always request the CC without rfid.

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: C5Allroad on Thu, 12 March 2015, 18:12:15

Quote from: 0100010 on Thu, 12 March 2015, 18:08:54

I have a thin wallet.  Only issue is all the cards that are in it, make it fat.  I just remove my wallet while seated, except while driving.

I only have my ID, and a debit card lol... 

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Thu, 12 March 2015, 17:39:09

Gustin makes a nice slim wallet. And I have a soft spot for Fossil wallets. You could also check out money clips. I think Massdrop always has fun wallets too.

I rock a Fossil right now. In the front pocket as well :).

Who's Gustin?

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: paicrai on Thu, 12 March 2015, 18:12:25

my wallet is recycled comics so noone notices, or just get one of those metal cases and jam money into it

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 12 March 2015, 18:27:20

I'm a big skinny fan.

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: cmadrid on Thu, 12 March 2015, 18:34:04

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Thu, 12 March 2015, 17:39:09

Gustin makes a nice slim wallet. And I have a soft spot for Fossil wallets. You could also check out money clips. I think Massdrop always has fun wallets too.

I rock a Fossil right now. In the front pocket as well :).

My wife got me a Fossil wallet last father's day!  So soft.. Also keep it in the front pocket, my chiropractor threatened to let my back stay fked up if I kept it in the back pocket, lol

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: exitfire401 on Thu, 12 March 2015, 18:36:08

Geekhack keeps a wallet slim...but I also use an ezgo. One of the best wallets I've ever owned.

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: Sygaldry on Thu, 12 March 2015, 18:38:18

I've been using this for years (girlfriend bought it for me for $20 dollars at a shopping outlet):
http://www.coach.com/coach-mens-wallets-slim-card-case-in-water-buffalo/74014.html?dwvar_color=MAH&cid=S_GPLA74014&src=googleshopping

I also had one of these for a while (ended up losing it):
http://www.machine-era.com/collections/frontpage
Hard to get my cards out of this one though.

Between the two, I like the first one much, much more.

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: Lastpilot on Thu, 12 March 2015, 18:41:47

Been using a secrid for more than a year now. Only works if you dont use cash, but I never do.

(http://www.ippinka.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/secrid-black.jpg)

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: C5Allroad on Thu, 12 March 2015, 18:45:10

Quote from: Lastpilot on Thu, 12 March 2015, 18:41:47

Been using a secrid for more than a year now. Only works if you dont use cash, but I never do.

Show Image

(http://www.ippinka.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/secrid-black.jpg)

That would feel like a phone to me lol.

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: cmadrid on Thu, 12 March 2015, 18:49:00

Apparently you can get an aluminum security wallet.. match it with your keyboard case!  Or one like the secrid


https://www.corporatetravelsafety.com/catalog/ogon-original-rfid-blocking-aluminum-wallet.html

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Thu, 12 March 2015, 18:57:46

I have been using a saddleback wallet for the past couple years. I highly recommend it.

http://www.saddlebackleather.com/frontpocketidwallet

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: tjcaustin on Thu, 12 March 2015, 18:58:47

I like the belroy stuff if you're looking for a leather wallet.  Or the 5star (I think) that massdrop runs once in a while if you want something a little more rustic looking.

That said, my next wallet will be effectively nonexistent because google wallet/apple pay.

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: katushkin on Thu, 12 March 2015, 19:51:45

I use an Exentri wallet. It's not that thin, but it's got windows on the side to slide your two most used cards out. I've had it for about 3 years now and it's not let me down.

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: fknraiden on Thu, 12 March 2015, 20:08:15

http://obstructures.org/shop/

i've been using my a3 for a couple years now. never happier. it also fits perfectly into the side pockets on carhartts

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: C5Allroad on Thu, 12 March 2015, 20:33:52

Quote from: cmadrid on Thu, 12 March 2015, 18:49:00

Apparently you can get an aluminum security wallet.. match it with your keyboard case!  Or one like the secrid


https://www.corporatetravelsafety.com/catalog/ogon-original-rfid-blocking-aluminum-wallet.html

I haven't found an aluminum case for my shine!

Quote from: tp4tissue on Thu, 12 March 2015, 18:10:25

Quote from: tbc on Thu, 12 March 2015, 17:54:49

http://www.all-ett.com/

I always request the CC without rfid.

tbc, I like that wallet...

tp, you can request that?
I've always seen swipe stuff. Noob at card stuff and things of adult payment things. Are you talking about those things where you swing your card over? It's a big, blue oval at walgreens for instance.

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: cmadrid on Thu, 12 March 2015, 20:57:46

Yeah, lots of cards have a chip on them now for NFC

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 12 March 2015, 21:43:35

Quote from: cmadrid on Thu, 12 March 2015, 20:57:46

Yeah, lots of cards have a chip on them now for NFC

Many have optional versions without the NFC..


NFC is dangerous.

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: Michael on Thu, 12 March 2015, 21:54:12

I snagged a couple of these from the Massdrop buy. Really slim and durable. Looks really nice, too. You can find them on Amazon and a couple other places (albeit for much more than this buy sold for).


https://www.massdrop.com/buy/orchill-concord-wallet?mode=guest_open (https://www.massdrop.com/buy/orchill-concord-wallet?mode=guest_open)


(https://massdrop-cf2.imgix.net/resizer/1000x1000/r/MD-3518_20140914031755_4e32429ab1b9fb61.jpg?fm=jpg&q=70)

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: Synjin on Thu, 12 March 2015, 22:14:33

I am currently using the Ridgewallet and I do think it is a great product.

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: Joey Quinn on Thu, 12 March 2015, 23:29:03

Quote from: Synjin on Thu, 12 March 2015, 22:14:33

I am currently using the Ridgewallet and I do think it is a great product.

I have the Titanium one and I love it, but I still want the carbon one as soon as ridge starts selling plates separately. I've been thinking about making my own acrylic plates and doing some laser engraving.

+1 for Ridge

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: smknjoe on Thu, 12 March 2015, 23:35:35

I've used wallets similar to these for years because of how slim they are compared to "standard" bi and tri fold wallets.

http://www.fossil.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=12052&catalogId=25005&categoryId=237013&productId=22359851&cm_mmc=Google-_-Shopping-_-Fossil-Men-Wallets-Checkbook-_-ML3217200&mr:trackingCode=EDF8B2A8-43C4-E111-A306-001517384FBA&mr:referralID=NA&mr:device=c&mr:adType=plaonline&gclid=CK6r4pPApMQCFQyEaQodcSUAkw

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: fknraiden on Thu, 12 March 2015, 23:38:06

Every wallet is thin once you get hacked.

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: ideus on Fri, 13 March 2015, 00:04:13

Is someone using one of those shielded wallets?

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: Joey Quinn on Fri, 13 March 2015, 00:10:16

Quote from: ideus on Fri, 13 March 2015, 00:04:13

Is someone using one of those shielded wallets?

Ridgewallets block RFID

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: ideus on Fri, 13 March 2015, 00:15:49

Quote from: Joey Quinn on Fri, 13 March 2015, 00:10:16

Quote from: ideus on Fri, 13 March 2015, 00:04:13

Is someone using one of those shielded wallets?

Ridgewallets block RFID

TY for the tip Quinn.

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: Lanx on Fri, 13 March 2015, 00:51:02

(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/i/400751748513-0-1/s-l1000.jpg)

is almost like what i got, i literally spent my honeymoon looking for a new wallet and nothing in italy (years ago) could match what i wanted in my mind.

I had ones where the money clip is on the outside, and those don't work after years, the spring isn't as tight, so your money is loose, plus your money is on the outside, and when you take out your wallet to pay, your wallet is separate from your cash.

with a spring clip, as long as you organize your bills (i got from small to large all the time) you just pull it out.

yes i KNOW we all hate cash, but lets face it cash isn't going away, as much as i use my credit/debit card, some places will only take cash/tips.

i think my wallet is a tad bit nicer, it has a thing strip of velcro on the ends so the wallet stays together, good when you come home and slap it on your valet. plus it's thin so it doesn't make a super loud 12 year old nylon velcro wallet sound.

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: Input Nirvana on Fri, 13 March 2015, 02:06:00

I've had my eye on a couple brands of high end slick and thin wallets, but they range $100.

I almost bought one then it hit me...$100!...Really???  For a WALLET??

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: mashby on Fri, 13 March 2015, 09:55:55

I have the Bellroy Card Sleeve (http://bellroy.com/wallets/card-sleeve-wallet) and like it a lot, however I still use my BookBook from TwelveSouth (https://www.twelvesouth.com/product/bookbook-for-iphone-5) as my wallet and iPhone case. If I ever switch phones, I might go back to the Bellroy.

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Fri, 13 March 2015, 11:13:47

I just put my cards in my pocket. In the USA places that only accept cash are pretty rare now days so I don't even carry cash here. Spending money on a pocket to put in my pocket has always seemed silly to me. I did see not long ago a flash drive that was also a moneyclip. At least it does something else useful, and if you're the kind of person that carry a drive anyway it is one less thing.

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: Joey Quinn on Fri, 13 March 2015, 11:20:47

Quote from: IvanIvanovich on Fri, 13 March 2015, 11:13:47

I just put my cards in my pocket. In the USA places that only accept cash are pretty rare now days so I don't even carry cash here. Spending money on a pocket to put in my pocket has always seemed silly to me. I did see not long ago a flash drive that was also a moneyclip. At least it does something else useful, and if you're the kind of person that carry a drive anyway it is one less thing.

I rarely carry cash, at this point it's just inconvenient.

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: jamster on Fri, 13 March 2015, 13:23:28

Made from Tyvek, so thinner than anything made of nylon or leather.

http://techkeys.us/collections/accessories/products/vinyl-switch-stickers

They start to look a bit rough after about six months, but last me 2+ years until I retire them for being too ugly.

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: tbc on Fri, 13 March 2015, 15:13:01

Quote from: Input Nirvana on Fri, 13 March 2015, 02:06:00

I've had my eye on a couple brands of high end slick and thin wallets, but they range $100.

I almost bought one then it hit me...$100!...Really???  For a WALLET??

LV wallets go for WAYYY higher than that.

nice wallets are just man jewelery

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: intelli78 on Fri, 13 March 2015, 15:18:58

Quote from: fknraiden on Thu, 12 March 2015, 23:38:06

Every wallet is thin once you get hacked.

Came for this, did not leave disappointed

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: Input Nirvana on Fri, 13 March 2015, 15:27:58

Quote from: tbc on Fri, 13 March 2015, 15:13:01

Quote from: Input Nirvana on Fri, 13 March 2015, 02:06:00

I've had my eye on a couple brands of high end slick and thin wallets, but they range $100.

I almost bought one then it hit me...$100!...Really???  For a WALLET??

LV wallets go for WAYYY higher than that.

nice wallets are just man jewelery

I'm aware there's even more pricey than $100, but it's just the point...how much should it cost to put a few cards/cash in your pocket? Lol

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: Joey Quinn on Fri, 13 March 2015, 15:30:46

Quote from: Input Nirvana on Fri, 13 March 2015, 15:27:58

Quote from: tbc on Fri, 13 March 2015, 15:13:01

Quote from: Input Nirvana on Fri, 13 March 2015, 02:06:00

I've had my eye on a couple brands of high end slick and thin wallets, but they range $100.

I almost bought one then it hit me...$100!...Really???  For a WALLET??

LV wallets go for WAYYY higher than that.

nice wallets are just man jewelery

I'm aware there's even more pricey than $100, but it's just the point...how much should it cost to put a few cards/cash in your pocket? Lol

But it's titanium  :'(

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: Input Nirvana on Fri, 13 March 2015, 19:40:00

It can be titanium filled with angel farts. But $100+ for the privilege of carrying stuff ain't gonna happen!

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: Lanx on Fri, 13 March 2015, 20:24:49

honestly how slim a wallet can be depends on the **** you put in, the thinnest wallet would be:
1. drivers license
2. debit card
3. thick rubber band

pretty much as essential as you can get, most of us drive and quite honestly you just need to carry ID w/ you, debit card doubles as cash and credit and a thick rubberband is just an old school way to keep **** together.

Front or back pocket?
I've seen this "revolution" where ppl are putting wallets in their front pocket, why? is your wallet so fat full of rewards cards you need it like that? (cuz fat wallets in back pockets give ppl back problems)

Again lets break it down,
essential
1. drivers license
2. debit card

needed to live
3. insurance card

work
4. work credit card (usually this is the amex)
5. work id (usually you have this separate, either lanyard or clip)

should be carried but never is
car insurance/registration should really be in wallet, not in the dashboard, but who does this.

function cards
i.e. (i have a card i need to use for my unattended parking / also my laundry is a card that's chipped)

How to simplify?
for me since my car needs the card badge to go into/out of the garage, i just leave it in my car
Also since i do my laundry w/ my car, my laundry car is there too (along w/ detergent/softner in the trunk)

Since modern life does not happen with a smartphone any "rewards card" is put on my smartphone with apps like "keyring"

some of us can't have "thin" wallets too, maybe you always need a receipt, for travel/itemization, heck maybe you're a euro guy and you need to use those silly coins, so you have to have a tiny purse around to carry your change. (when we were travelling in italy, i gave wife all the coins, since like most women she has a big ass wallet with a coin purse)

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: Input Nirvana on Fri, 13 March 2015, 20:48:17

Angel farts

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: demik on Fri, 13 March 2015, 21:14:17

Quote from: tbc on Fri, 13 March 2015, 15:13:01

Quote from: Input Nirvana on Fri, 13 March 2015, 02:06:00

I've had my eye on a couple brands of high end slick and thin wallets, but they range $100.

I almost bought one then it hit me...$100!...Really???  For a WALLET??

LV wallets go for WAYYY higher than that.

nice wallets are just man jewelery

had an LV wallet, paid 600 for it.. and tbh, it was rather ****ty.

now i have this:

http://bellroy.com/wallets/very-small-wallet

smaller than my phone, actually slightly larger than a credit card. can fit about 10 cards, cash and change without getting bulky. well worth it's price. bought my dad one when he saw mine since he liked it so much. zipper also helps keep the inside clean, even though you look like you have a change purse lol.

mine carries:

drivers license
costco card
debit card
credit card
couple coins
4-6 bills of different amounts

and for some reason, paint swatches

no bulk.

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: Input Nirvana on Fri, 13 March 2015, 21:16:12

Quote from: demik on Fri, 13 March 2015, 21:14:17

Quote from: tbc on Fri, 13 March 2015, 15:13:01

Quote from: Input Nirvana on Fri, 13 March 2015, 02:06:00

I've had my eye on a couple brands of high end slick and thin wallets, but they range $100.

I almost bought one then it hit me...$100!...Really???  For a WALLET??

LV wallets go for WAYYY higher than that.

nice wallets are just man jewelery

had an LV wallet, paid 600 for it.. and tbh, it was rather ****ty.

now i have this:

http://bellroy.com/wallets/very-small-wallet

smaller than my phone, actually slightly larger than a credit card. can fit about 10 cards, cash and change without getting bulky. well worth it's price. bought my dad one when he saw mine since he liked it so much. zipper also helps keep the inside clean, even though you look like you have a change purse lol.

That's my buddy Demmi, he's such a baller!

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: demik on Fri, 13 March 2015, 21:17:48

more like such an idiot. really regret buying that. but at the time, had work like crazy and was spending like a dumb ass. i have no idea where that wallet is anymore

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: tbc on Fri, 13 March 2015, 21:31:00

Quote from: intelli78 on Fri, 13 March 2015, 15:18:58

Quote from: fknraiden on Thu, 12 March 2015, 23:38:06

Every wallet is thin once you get hacked.

Came for this, did not leave disappointed

++

Title: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: Input Nirvana on Fri, 13 March 2015, 21:38:12

The only thing I really use a wallet for is to carry pictures of your girlfriends.

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: vivalarevolución on Fri, 13 March 2015, 21:39:41

Boys, boys, boys.  Here is what you need:

http://www.flowfold.com/

Made from the same stuff as boat sails.  Light, thin, somewhat durable.  Had mine for 2.5 years.  Love it, never going back to anything else.

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: vivalarevolución on Fri, 13 March 2015, 21:41:30

And for all those that wish to block the RFID, another Maine product:

http://www.rogue-industries.com/collections/all

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 13 March 2015, 21:49:13

Quote from: prdlm2009 on Fri, 13 March 2015, 21:39:41

Boys, boys, boys.  Here is what you need:

http://www.flowfold.com/

Made from the same stuff as boat sails.  Light, thin, somewhat durable.  Had mine for 2.5 years.  Love it, never going back to anything else.

That's interesting.

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: demik on Fri, 13 March 2015, 22:20:07

oh i found a pic of my wallet

(http://i.imgur.com/BmeKH10.jpg)

Title: Re: A nice slim wallet?
Post by: C5Allroad on Sat, 14 March 2015, 22:54:47

Thanks guys, I think I may just go for this... http://www.all-ett.com/mens-wallets/classic-leather-rfid-security-card-case.html