Wallets

[\\'anderer]

I am in need of a new wallet, the dog chewed it. I have not been happy with my last 3 wallets, and wonder if there are any exceptional wallets around, or, is a wallet just a wallet. Anyone have any ideas?

[Superu]

Haven't carried a true wallet since I was in high school. Cash in a money clip and necessary cards in a small folding leather business card holder.

Never understood the reason for carrying a big spine mis-aligning wallet in the back pocket like so many people do or the giant biker wallets with the chain attached. Personal preferences I guess.

Will be interested to hear what others do and why. :ylsmoke:

[LandCruiserPhil]

Money folded in half and a large rubber band...in your front pocket where it should be.

[CJCA]

Haven't carried a true wallet since I was in high school. Cash in a money clip and necessary cards in a small folding leather business card holder.

Never understood the reason for carrying a big spine mis-aligning wallet in the back pocket like so many people do or the giant biker wallets with the chain attached. Personal preferences I guess.

Will be interested to hear what others do and why. :ylsmoke:

Too many years of packing a wallet in my back pocket eventually led to some back and hip pain in my later years. Though the brand name escapes me at the moment, I bought the slimmest wallet to be had at a local high-end store and religiously keep it thinned out to the minimum needed contents. Just a couple of credit cards, ATM and DL, and as few small FRNs as possible.

The best thing I did was break the habit of back pocket wallet carry. It must have took a good six months to get comfortable with carrying a wallet in my left front pocket. Until I got used to it, I was always missing the lump in my back pocket and with panicked thought, "Oh !@#!, where's my wallet?. Oh yeah, in my left front pocket."

Breaking of old habits was well worth it - no more back or hip pains when sitting for long periods.

[Lynn]

Like Superu, I carry a card case and... well, when I have cash it's in a money clip in a front pocket.


Don't often have cash, though.

[stevenmd]

Don't often have cash, though.

You're married too?:victory:

[78Bronco]

I carry only the necesseties, so small card holder wallet in front pocket. I've never understood a big fat wallet in the back pocket. That has to be uncomfortable to sit on.

[Lynn]

You're married too?:victory:

I thought about posting that I leave it to my wife to carry the cash, but the truth is we have kids, two car loans, mortgage, student loans, and there simply is no cash!





No, really, debit cards are so much more convenient. The only need we have for cash is paying the neighbor kid to mow our lawn every other week.

[Yudda]

Spec-Ops the wallet Jr.

my wallet still looks new and it's been around the world with me for a few years. mil grade, reasonable price. and I love the closeure flap . no Velcro nice and quite , nothing to wear out.

hope it helps.

also I use a TAD Gear coiled lanyard via one of the grommets to tether it to me or my bag.

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[SunTzuNephew]

I've been using one of these since 1990:

http://www.ghurka.com/browse/store_product.jsp?p=P1114&c=34&s=-1&ss=-1&cat_viewed=ACCESSORIES

I'm actually on my second, I wore out the first one around 2002 and replaced it. The replacement is still looking good and going strong.

These are more reasonable price-wise, and I might get one if I have to replace the Ghurka:

http://www.saddlebackleather.com/categories/90-Small-Wallets/products/1709-Leather-Small-Wallet-Chestnut

Especially since they have a "100 year warranty not to wear out".

[stevenmd]

I thought about posting that I leave it to my wife to carry the cash, but the truth is we have kids, two car loans, mortgage, student loans, and there simply is no cash!





No, really, debit cards are so much more convenient. The only need we have for cash is paying the neighbor kid to mow our lawn every other week.I don't carry cash either. My wife does though. I just use my debit card. I plan out all my meals for the week so I am never left stranded at lunch time and make poor eating choices.


I've been using one of these since 1990:

http://www.ghurka.com/browse/store_p...ed=ACCESSORIES

I'm actually on my second, I wore out the first one around 2002 and replaced it. The replacement is still looking good and going strong.Thanks for the link. I like that one.

[Ryanmb21]

I have one called the "Slimmy", it can be found on Amazon. good stuff.

[bucketosudz]

Too many years of packing a wallet in my back pocket eventually led to some back and hip pain in my later years. Though the brand name escapes me at the moment, I bought the slimmest wallet to be had at a local high-end store and religiously keep it thinned out to the minimum needed contents. Just a couple of credit cards, ATM and DL, and as few small FRNs as possible.

The best thing I did was break the habit of back pocket wallet carry. It must have took a good six months to get comfortable with carrying a wallet in my left front pocket. Until I got used to it, I was always missing the lump in my back pocket and with panicked thought, "Oh !@#!, where's my wallet?. Oh yeah, in my left front pocket."

Breaking of old habits was well worth it - no more back or hip pains when sitting for long periods.

X2 Western wallets were so hip while I was growing up in Wyoming, one day I woke up and said "Why???" I now carry my essentials in a very small leather card wallet in my front pocket. Less is definantly more... You will have many of the moments of panic, but it will be safely stored in the ole front pocket. Not to mention dumping one of your wallets in the can, or loose it while hiking will assure a change is at hand.

Mine is made by Eddie Bauer. Wallet and Leather Money Clip Combo......2.99 at the Goodwill, Brand New!!!!:wings:

[timmy!!!!!!!]

This is what I have been rocking for the past 4 years. Still going strong also

http://www.colonellittleton.com/?p=products&f=prod&cat=5&id=w5

[Corey]

I may have to get one of these front pocket wallets sometime.
I occasionally clean out my traditional Velcro bi-fold wallet, but it is thick.
But I also carry a spare truck key and front key to my home, but not the deadbolt key.

I could get one of these or get another fat wallet for the other pocket and even my cheeks out for cushion each side :D

[\\'anderer]

I could get one of these or get another fat wallet for the other pocket and even my cheeks out for cushion each side :D

Hey, you may be on to something there, market them as rear end leveling blocks. or a wallet annex.

Seems like many of you use a front pocket, small cardholder/wallet. I do not like sitting on the wallet all the time, I am constantly taking it out of my pocket when I can, thats how the dog ended up eating it.

Don't the cards get bent when wearing the wallet in your front pocket?

I like the high quality small leather wallets, anyone got any more suggestions?

I may have to go with one of these to fit all my wallet junk.:Wow1:
It's as cool as a hip pack can ever be.
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[kellymoe]

The cheapest one you can find that suits your needs. It's just holding your money and some cards and your sitting on it half the time. I found a cheapo at Target that holds money and cards, what more could I ask for?

[targa88]

Using a slim clip (https://www.slimclip.com/ver16/index.asp) - combines bills & cards.

[Desert Dan]

Maybe Pelican makes a wallet?

Come on people do we really need an thread on Expo Wallets?

[Corey]

Yes they do :D
http://www.tootoo.com/d-p2731721-Pelican_PU_Wallet/

I find this topic interesting, as I have been wanting to get away from my thick wallet.

The one that Tim linked too looks interesting.
http://www.colonellittleton.com/?p=products&f=prod&cat=5&id=w5

[matt s]

Best one I ever had was actually made by Timberland, you know the boot company. It was trifold that lasted me many many years through some serious abuse, several dunkings, sand, concrete dust, steel shavings. etc. Just your average leather wallet but seemed to be made tougher than any other I have had.

[BKCowGod]

Maybe Pelican makes a wallet?

Come on people do we really need an thread on Expo Wallets?

There is very little that we truly need in life. But I will admit that I have a long list of rules for my wallet:

1 - has to be leather, and not black. Not sure why, but I hate black wallets.
2 - has to have an ID window that does not require flipping to show the license.
3 - has to comfortably hold 3 credit cards and 3 membership cards easily accessible, and have slots for my insurance cards (all 3 of them) and 4 more membership cards. These are all items that I use at least once every 2 weeks.
4 - if it has a space for money, great. But not the end of the world if it does't, as I actively avoid carrying cash.

My current wallet is by Fossil, cost $12, and will probably last me about a year or two which happens to generally coincide with the point at which I get bored with a wallet.

[CoastalDefender]

I have a Spec-Ops THE wallet that is big enough to hold my passport.

But sometimes I think it's too big, so I have been eying the Maxpedition Spartan wallet for EDC.

BTW, I bought the SpecOps wallet nearly 9 years ago and it still hasn't failed me. :Wow1:

[ThomD]

All-Ett thin wallets (http://www.all-ett.com/). I went through this exercise a couple of years ago. Looked at stainless steel, duct tape, etc. This was the most practical and useful for me. It forces me to keep the contents to the minimum.

Why do I carry a small wallet? A little $, insurance cards (cars and medical), ATM/credit cards, driver's lic.

[Yudda]

I have a Spec-Ops THE wallet that is big enough to hold my passport.

But sometimes I think it's too big, so I have been eying the Maxpedition Spartan wallet for EDC.

BTW, I bought the SpecOps wallet nearly 9 years ago and it still hasn't failed me. :Wow1:

I have the fullsize wallet also....but for the same reasons i bought the Jr.

9th post in this thread.

Best wallet ive ever owned......though i keep my cash in my right front pocket and only use a wallet for the extra cards and id's in my other pocket.


rob

[jeepmedic46]

I use a wallet to hold my license and my certifications. I just have a tri fold wallet. After seing the special ops jr. I may check that out.:smiley_drive:

[computeruser]

Interesting thread, and timely, too. My current wallet started coming apart last week.

I like the thin idea, but also need to carry a couple spare keys (having them in my wallet has saved me a couple times...luckily my car doesn't have a smart key, just an oldschool flat metal one) and a fair bit of cash. I don't do plastic anymore, neither credit nor debit, so a wallet needs to be able to comfortably hold 20-30 bills, at least. It seems like most wallets are either ultra-minimalist or are set up to hold 20+ freaking credit cards and such....neither of which suits my needs.

Anyway, keep the suggestions coming!

[1leglance]

I use a cigarette case with cash rubber banded around in in the front pocket. Bandana in the back pocket on right, Adventure Medical Kits Pocket survival pack in the left rear pocket and phone in the left front pocket, Leatherman wave on the right hip, lighter in a cargo pocket or right front and cigar case in my shirt pocket :)

[rynosurf]

I have a Pacsafe wallet that I really like.
http://www.pac-safe.com/www/index.php?_room=3&_action=detail&id=15&features=antiTheft

[kellymoe]

I use a cigarette case with cash rubber banded around in in the front pocket. Bandana in the back pocket on right, Adventure Medical Kits Pocket survival pack in the left rear pocket and phone in the left front pocket, Leatherman wave on the right hip, lighter in a cargo pocket or right front and cigar case in my shirt pocket :)

You better be careful, a bandana in the back pocket can either get you shot or a date depending on the neighborhood:sombrero:

[alexrex20]

Breaking of old habits was well worth it - no more back or hip pains when sitting for long periods.

couldn't you just remove the wallet when you sit down? seems pretty simple.

[stu454]

That's what I do; not too convenient sometimes though.

[LandCruiserPhil]

You better be careful, a bandana in the back pocket can either get you shot or a date depending on the neighborhood:sombrero:

Yep! Thinking the same thing:)

[6Pins]

I carry a leather Mulholland Brothers wallet, but I either stick it in the console of the jeep or I toss it in my bag. I rarely sit on it.

[Ed B]

I started carrying this a couple of years ago and it has worked out great. Carries plenty of bills and has a slot in the middle for license, credit cards etc. For me change rattling around in my pocket irritates me. This has a place for coins under the flap. Carries great in the front pocket.



http://www.aliciaklein.com/product.php?productid=484&cat=279&page=1

[RogerH]

I wasn't going to click on this thread, I thought..."first there is a thread on underwear now one on wallets, what next toothpaste?" but after buying new underwear and now looking at wallet replacements I wish this portal would get on the NYSE so I could buy stock! I spend more money because of this website! Sorry...carry-on!:coffeedrink:

[winkosmosis]

Eagle Creek makes a fabric bi-fold that REI sells for like $12. Much thinner than a tri

[6Pins]

I wasn't going to click on this thread, I thought..."first there is a thread on underwear now one on wallets, what next toothpaste?" :


I'm a big fan of Tom's of Maine if we want to kick off that thread.....:wings:

[kjp1969]

I just bought a Filson wallet last week. I have every expectation to be carrying it 5 years from now.

[ntsqd]

couldn't you just remove the wallet when you sit down? seems pretty simple.
Like many other posters, I noticed that I was starting to feel the wallet in my back and hips. Now the only time my wallet is in my pocket is when I'm walking somewhere with it. I take it out when I get home and I take it out when in the car.

Back when Cordura wallets first came out I was given one. I carried it for 10+ years and I still have it. I don't like that it's bill pocket is a bit too small and is awkward to get bills in and out of. Were it not for that I'd just continue to use it. Every time my current wallet expires I dig it out and use it until I get another. It must be, what, close to 30 years old now? It shows it's age, but is still quite serviceable. None of the replacement cordura wallets have lasted anywhere near as long.

My current wallet is a surfing brand name that I can't recall. It is black leather (sorry BK!) and is the first leather wallet that I've ever had. So far, so good. Coming up on 3 years old and doesn't show it.

[fowldarr]

I use a standard leather bifold, mine is made by columbia, has a nice place for the DL, and a few cards, and of course some of that green stuff people use instead of debit cards. It rides in my front pocket (after being picked in Mexico when I was 18 or so), A little thick right now because of all the "store" cards, not credit, but those stupid ones you need to get a decent price at the grocery store. Hate those. I thin it out about once a year. Had this one for 3-4 years, starting to fray at the edges, but the stitches are holding strong. Not recommending it one way or the other, but the standard leather bi-fold is my wallet of choice...

[Nullifier]

I have always struggled withthe wallet thing. However 5 years ago I got my first Taxi Wallet. My wife just got me my second one for Christmas last year. As far As I am concerned this is the only wallet I will use.

This link for Expo peeps wallets (http://www.aliciaklein.com/home.php?cat=253)

This link for Roseann Hanson wallet (http://www.aliciaklein.com/product.php?productid=513&cat=289&page=1)

[Corey]

This link for Roseann Hanson wallet (http://www.aliciaklein.com/product.php?productid=513&cat=289&page=1)

LEOPARD hair-on cowhide print
That will go with her FJ ;)

[Mister D]

I have one of these made of aluminum, love it, very slim.

http://www.ebags.com/ogon/brand_search/index.cfm?brandid=11036

[nargun]

Call me old fashioned; but personally I prefer a small old fashioned leather wallet; can get wet, bashed about, burnt and the documents, receipts and money inside remain reasonably intact. Clean the junk out every 6 months or so; get a new one every 5 years or so.

Small enough to fit inside a front pocket, but big enough to know that it is there. Wallet and small change in right pocket, phone and car keys in left and I know where everything is.

For overseas travel, I also use a no name waterproof wallet that is just big enough to hold passports and can only be removed from my front pocket with extreme difficulty

Nothing screams “tourist” more than Bum bags, money belts or wallets suspended from the neck.

A wallet in the back pocket is an invitation for someone to test Fagin’s training

[CJCA]

couldn't you just remove the wallet when you sit down? seems pretty simple.

Remove my wallet whenever I sit down, a dozen or more times a day? That's a recipe for a lost wallet. It's so much simpler for this old dog to learn an occasional new trick - like front pocket wallet carry.

[Lost Canadian]

Call me old fashioned; but personally I prefer a small old fashioned leather wallet...
Yep I'm with ya. I picked up a nice hand made leather wallet in Brazil a few years ago. I actually had the pleasure of watching the guy put the finishing touches on it before selling it to me. It's been tough as nails, it's simple, and is beautifully crafted.

[Maximus Ram]

Now this is too funny..I went to a link from another thread for one thing and eneded up buying a couple of these from the place

http://www.lapolicegear.com/concealment-small-wallet.html

2 bucks for a compact wallet..can't beat that.
I have been carrying a Buffalo Hide wallete I picked up off of e-bay for over a year and like it, but it is bulky and not easily concealed.

[Storz]

Harken sailcloth

http://www.team1newport.com/images/hk2517_2.jpg

[Redsrover]

Filson Outfitter, all leather, lasts decades.

8 card slots, two card pockets and divided bill pocket. Perfection for $100. I've had mine for 5 years now and it looks new. It replaced a Bosca alligator wallet that fell apart after about 12 years. I actually prefer the Filson even though I carry it in my back pocket only when I'm not at work (goes in desk with keys) or home (on kitchen counter bowl with keys).

[Monkeyboy]

A few bills folded around six (just counted) plastic cards that include driving license, etc. secured with a Red rubber band - the paper kid brings me a new one every Sunday - and placed in the front left pants pocket.

We don' need no steenkin wallets :sombrero:

[FourByLand]

Osgoode & Marley.

Cashmere, mocha front pocket wallet.

[TACODOC]

I use the Spec Ops wallet when I use one at all.

Normally I just carry my ID and ATM/CC in a small leather ID holder.

Less is more when it comes to carrying a wallet IMO.

[detailbarn]

I lost the back pocket wallet about 8 years ago due pain in my back that the doc said could lead to servere nerve damage. Went to a front pocket wallet and have loved it ever since. Not only did it help the back pain but I also have no worries of pick pockets getting this out of my pocket.

Had this one for 8 years and the metal clip just started to wear thru the leather. Holds my license, debit card, back up credit card medical directive and enough cash for a week or two. I Highly reccomend it.

http://www.duluthtrading.com/search/searchresults/35843.aspx?feature=product_19

[Stumpalump]

Nilson Outfitter, all leather, lasts decades.

8 card slots, two card pockets and divided bill pocket. Perfection for $100. I've had mine for 5 years now and it looks new. It replaced a Bosca alligator wallet that fell apart after about 12 years. I actually prefer the Filson even though I carry it in my back pocket only when I'm not at work (goes in desk with keys) or home (on kitchen counter bowl with keys).

I also use a Filson Outfitter. I use their coat, belt, wallet ,laptop bag and my large outfitter bag has been packed and drug around the world non-stop for 15 years for work. Check out how the large outfitter bag has held up after 15 years non stop field service travel. It flew in with me last night and I'm packed and ready to go for a flight on Sunday. Notice how it collapses down to the size of the load yet expands to the size shown in the catalog. Dirty shoes have a separate place in the bottom and dirty laundry winds up in the side compartments. Filson is the stuff if you really use it hard. I use it for work and play because it always looks good and you can't kill it. A lifetime guaranteed wallet from them was a no brainier due to my experience with their products.
http://www.filson.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2092396&cp=2069836.2065001.2075128&parentPage=family

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