Wallets – The Gadgeteer https://the-gadgeteer.com Gadget news and reviews since 1997! Thu, 25 May 2023 14:42:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 https://the-gadgeteer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/cropped-wp-icon-gadgeteer-logo-32x32.jpg Wallets – The Gadgeteer https://the-gadgeteer.com 32 32 Distil Union Wally Bifold 5.0 slim wallet review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/25/distil-union-wally-bifold-5-0-slim-wallet-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/25/distil-union-wally-bifold-5-0-slim-wallet-review/#respond Thu, 25 May 2023 15:00:29 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=390619 REVIEW – I prefer thin low profile wallets since I carry mine in my right front pocket with my car key. I only carry a few bills and about eight cards normally. The Distil Union Wally Bifold 5.0 is a sleek modern bifold that may convince me to switch to a new wallet. Let’s take …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/25/distil-union-wally-bifold-5-0-slim-wallet-review/feed/ 0 The Ridge wallet now has a leather version! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/18/the-ridge-wallet-now-has-a-leather-version/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/18/the-ridge-wallet-now-has-a-leather-version/#respond Thu, 18 May 2023 18:03:56 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=391913 NEWS – For several years, our original Ridge wallet review was the number one most read review on the site. That wallet inspired dozens of other variations of the same minimalist metal wallet style. Metal wallets are cool, but for me, you can’t beat a good leather wallet. I guess the folks at Ridge thought …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/18/the-ridge-wallet-now-has-a-leather-version/feed/ 0 Dynomighty Wallets review – unique designs that are tough as nails https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/27/dynomighty-wallets-review-unique-designs-that-are-tough-as-nails/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/27/dynomighty-wallets-review-unique-designs-that-are-tough-as-nails/#respond Thu, 27 Apr 2023 20:08:03 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=386008 REVIEW – Everything you see here is a wallet! That’s Dynomighty’s whole thing: they make tough wallets out of Tyvek that feature unique functional designs and a whole range of rad graphic styles. But do they do the job as a part of your EDC? Come hither, friend, and let’s find out! What is it? …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/27/dynomighty-wallets-review-unique-designs-that-are-tough-as-nails/feed/ 0 This new ESR MagSafe wallet has superpowers that you’ll want! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/14/this-new-esr-magsafe-wallet-has-superpowers-that-youll-want/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/14/this-new-esr-magsafe-wallet-has-superpowers-that-youll-want/#respond Tue, 14 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=383721 CROWDFUNDING NEWS – The HaloLock Geo Wallet Stand from ESR is the first MagSafe wallet that has a built-in Apple-certified Bluetooth Find My module. This wallet is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter and has some extra features not found on Apple’s own MagSafe wallets. As mentioned, the HaloLock Geo Wallet Stand has a built-in tracker …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/14/this-new-esr-magsafe-wallet-has-superpowers-that-youll-want/feed/ 0 Wallets - The Gadgeteer nonadult GeoGrit wallet review – minimalist EDC at its best https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/05/geogrit-wallet-review-minimalist-edc-at-its-best/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/05/geogrit-wallet-review-minimalist-edc-at-its-best/#comments Sun, 05 Mar 2023 17:00:04 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=382358 REVIEW – Front pocket wallets are a great way to lighten the EDC load, and an all-metal wallet has inherent security benefits.  GeoGrit is a newcomer to the scene and its wallet offers a helpful twist on a tried and true format. What is it? The GeoGrit wallet is a front pocket, RFID blocking, minimalist …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/05/geogrit-wallet-review-minimalist-edc-at-its-best/feed/ 2 This EDC wallet has some basic multi-tool functionality https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/02/05/this-edc-wallet-has-some-basic-multi-tool-functionality/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/02/05/this-edc-wallet-has-some-basic-multi-tool-functionality/#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2023 15:45:58 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=380799 NEWS – When I say that the QuiQlite TAQTracker minimalist wallet has basic multi-tool functionality, I’m referring to the fact that the anodized aluminum wallet features a 150 lumen flashlight, a screwdriver, and a glass breaker tip. You’ll not find a blade, so that will satisfy the people who always point out that most multi-tools …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/02/05/this-edc-wallet-has-some-basic-multi-tool-functionality/feed/ 2 New Things Lab MEMO wallet review – This wallet is a whiteboard! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/01/23/new-things-lab-memo-wallet-review-this-wallet-is-a-whiteboard/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/01/23/new-things-lab-memo-wallet-review-this-wallet-is-a-whiteboard/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2023 13:00:54 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=379552 CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – If you’ve ever wished that you could shove a dry-erase whiteboard in your pocket, then this review of the New Things Lab MEMO wallet is for you! Let’s check out this crowdfunding project. What is it? The New Things Lab MEMO wallet is a minimalist-style wallet that has a built-in whiteboard inside …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/01/23/new-things-lab-memo-wallet-review-this-wallet-is-a-whiteboard/feed/ 2 MEMO Whiteboard Wallet demo nonadult PUNCUBE is back with updated minimalist wallets https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/11/30/puncube-is-back-with-updated-minimalist-wallets/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/11/30/puncube-is-back-with-updated-minimalist-wallets/#respond Wed, 30 Nov 2022 16:16:26 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=374999 CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Over a year ago, I introduced you to the PUNCUBE minimalist wallet/key organizer which was on Kickstarter at the time. Now they’re back with an updated version. What is it? PUNCUBE is a collection of 3 minimalist front pocket wallets that are made of leather and an included key organizer that can …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/11/30/puncube-is-back-with-updated-minimalist-wallets/feed/ 0 Groove Life Groove Wallet review – quickly ejects your cards with a thumb swipe! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/11/20/groove-life-groove-wallet-review-quickly-ejects-your-cards-with-a-thumb-swipe/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/11/20/groove-life-groove-wallet-review-quickly-ejects-your-cards-with-a-thumb-swipe/#comments Sun, 20 Nov 2022 15:04:47 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=373666 REVIEW – I love minimalist wallets because I don’t typically carry a bag (I’m never going to call it a purse!) when I’m out and about. I don’t want to bulk up my pockets, so when it comes to wallets, they have to be thin but functional. The newest wallet that I’ve been testing is …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/11/20/groove-life-groove-wallet-review-quickly-ejects-your-cards-with-a-thumb-swipe/feed/ 3 Groove Life Groove Wallet demo nonadult My 7 favorite minimalist EDC wallets – Julie’s gadget diary https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/11/07/my-7-favorite-minimalist-edc-wallets-julies-gadget-diary/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/11/07/my-7-favorite-minimalist-edc-wallets-julies-gadget-diary/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2022 01:09:32 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=372387 ARTICLE – Today I posted episode #7 of the Gadgeteer Video Podcast and to go with lucky number 7, the topic of the podcast was my 7 favorite minimalist wallets. Let’s check them out. 1. IDENTITY Card wallet The IDENTITY Card wallet was my favorite for a very long time because it has the smallest …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/11/07/my-7-favorite-minimalist-edc-wallets-julies-gadget-diary/feed/ 17 Gadgeteer Video Podcast #7 - My favorite EDC wallets nonadult Axwell wallet review – A card organizer and tiny body armor? All for a great cause. https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/11/04/axwell-wallet-review-a-card-organizer-and-tiny-body-armor-all-for-a-great-cause/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/11/04/axwell-wallet-review-a-card-organizer-and-tiny-body-armor-all-for-a-great-cause/#respond Fri, 04 Nov 2022 12:00:22 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=371265 REVIEW – The Axwell Wallet company makes uniquely designed, card-holder style wallets, and supports military veterans in need. Axwell donates a portion of the proceeds from every sale to the Veterans Community Project in the USA and Homes For Heroes in Canada, to help build tiny homes for homeless veterans. I’m reviewing their Copper and …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/11/04/axwell-wallet-review-a-card-organizer-and-tiny-body-armor-all-for-a-great-cause/feed/ 0 WESN adds a leather wallet to their line of popular EDC gear https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/10/11/wesn-adds-a-leather-wallet-to-their-line-of-popular-edc-gear/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/10/11/wesn-adds-a-leather-wallet-to-their-line-of-popular-edc-gear/#respond Tue, 11 Oct 2022 15:09:01 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=369727 NEWS – Ethan at WESN has let me know that they have recently launched a leather wallet called the Forsta which in Swedish, means first, initial, or original. That’s a fitting name for their first wallet. The Forsta is a 4-pocket bi-fold style wallet that is made of a single piece of folded and stitched …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/10/11/wesn-adds-a-leather-wallet-to-their-line-of-popular-edc-gear/feed/ 0 MONOCARBON Carbon Fiber Wallet review – The thinnest, or thickest wallet you’ve ever used https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/08/09/monocarbon-carbon-fiber-wallet-review-the-thinnest-or-thickest-wallet-youve-ever-used/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/08/09/monocarbon-carbon-fiber-wallet-review-the-thinnest-or-thickest-wallet-youve-ever-used/#comments Tue, 09 Aug 2022 12:51:29 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=362556 REVIEW – One of my daughters gave me a ‘big name’ wallet of a design similar to the MONOCARBON wallet for Dad’s Day, and she spent way too much money on me. Is the MONOCARBON Carbon Fiber Wallet $20 less good than my big name wallet? Or will my daughter wish she had known about …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/08/09/monocarbon-carbon-fiber-wallet-review-the-thinnest-or-thickest-wallet-youve-ever-used/feed/ 3 Trayvax Venture Billfold review – a sleek and modern wallet https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/07/22/trayvax-venture-billfold-review-a-sleek-and-modern-wallet/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/07/22/trayvax-venture-billfold-review-a-sleek-and-modern-wallet/#respond Fri, 22 Jul 2022 14:00:30 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=361017 REVIEW – I’m betting that if you are a guy/dad like me, the wallet you have been using for the last 10 years was probably a gift from a significant other or family member. The Trayvax Venture Billfold is a sleek modern wallet that may convince you to treat yourself to a new wallet. Let’s …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/07/22/trayvax-venture-billfold-review-a-sleek-and-modern-wallet/feed/ 0 Geometric Goods “The Minimalist” Leather AirTag wallet review – Never leave home without it https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/06/16/geometric-goods-the-minimalist-leather-airtag-wallet-review-never-leave-home-without-it/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/06/16/geometric-goods-the-minimalist-leather-airtag-wallet-review-never-leave-home-without-it/#comments Thu, 16 Jun 2022 14:00:17 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=356797 REVIEW – With the wide availability of tracking devices, particularly Apple’s AirTags, a new problem has arisen as to how we can incorporate these trackers into our everyday stuff, like wallets. Fortunately, Geometric Goods has found an elegant solution with their Minimalist Leather AirTag wallet. Let’s take a closer look. What is it? The Minimalist …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/06/16/geometric-goods-the-minimalist-leather-airtag-wallet-review-never-leave-home-without-it/feed/ 1 This wallet isn’t very practical for your EDC, but it’s just so cool! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/04/11/this-wallet-isnt-very-practical-for-your-edc-but-its-just-so-cool/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/04/11/this-wallet-isnt-very-practical-for-your-edc-but-its-just-so-cool/#comments Mon, 11 Apr 2022 13:00:47 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=352069 NEWS – Is it weird that I have a desire to start collecting wallets even if I never plan to use them? Yeah, I thought so. But don’t you have the same thought when you look at the Rusty Steel Puzzle wallet from 2OfUsLV? I’m really digging the steampunk vibe with the combo of leather …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/04/11/this-wallet-isnt-very-practical-for-your-edc-but-its-just-so-cool/feed/ 1 Is this the world’s most inconvenient wallet or is it a genius idea? https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/04/10/is-this-the-worlds-most-inconvenient-wallet-or-is-it-a-genius-idea/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/04/10/is-this-the-worlds-most-inconvenient-wallet-or-is-it-a-genius-idea/#comments Sun, 10 Apr 2022 14:00:59 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=351961 NEWS – At first glance, this hardshell wallet looks pretty awesome with its fanning slot design that can hold up to 10 cards, cash, and receipts. When you open the Ögon Designs Aluminum Code Wallet, it opens like a file cabinet with folders that spread open to reveal the contents for easy retrieval. We’ve seen …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/04/10/is-this-the-worlds-most-inconvenient-wallet-or-is-it-a-genius-idea/feed/ 5 Open Sea Leather Topsider Mini wallet review – Is this my new favorite minimal wallet? https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/03/29/open-sea-leather-topsider-mini-wallet-review-is-this-my-new-favorite-minimal-wallet/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/03/29/open-sea-leather-topsider-mini-wallet-review-is-this-my-new-favorite-minimal-wallet/#comments Tue, 29 Mar 2022 15:35:23 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=350544 REVIEW – I haven’t used a large wallet in years. If it can’t fit in my pocket, then it’s not for me. I continue to try minimalist wallets to find one that works best for me. The newest wallet to take up residence in my pocket is the Open Sea Leather Topsider Mini wallet. Let’s …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/03/29/open-sea-leather-topsider-mini-wallet-review-is-this-my-new-favorite-minimal-wallet/feed/ 2 MGear Gadget Wallet 3.0 wallet review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/02/17/mgear-io-customizable-gadget-wallet-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/02/17/mgear-io-customizable-gadget-wallet-review/#comments Thu, 17 Feb 2022 13:00:03 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=346772 REVIEW – I like to think I’m a bit of a minimalist in the area of everyday carry.  While lots of women carry tote style handbags, I prefer a wristlet or no purse at all, just a wallet and my phone in my pocket.  Don’t get me wrong:  I like a fancy handbag as much …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/02/17/mgear-io-customizable-gadget-wallet-review/feed/ 5 Is this the last wallet you’ll ever buy? – Allegory Goods “The Kit Slim” Custom Front Pocket Wallet review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/12/31/is-this-the-last-wallet-youll-ever-buy-allegory-goods-the-kit-slim-custom-front-pocket-wallet-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/12/31/is-this-the-last-wallet-youll-ever-buy-allegory-goods-the-kit-slim-custom-front-pocket-wallet-review/#comments Fri, 31 Dec 2021 14:00:33 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=343426 REVIEW – Featuring rugged full-grain kangaroo leather, slim profile, and customizable add-ons, The Kit Slim from Allegory Goods might just be the last wallet you’ll ever need. What is it? The Kit Slim is a customizable wallet handmade from full-grain, sustainable kangaroo leather and designed to be easily carried in one’s front pocket. It features …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/12/31/is-this-the-last-wallet-youll-ever-buy-allegory-goods-the-kit-slim-custom-front-pocket-wallet-review/feed/ 1 Don’t judge a wallet by its cover https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/12/15/dont-judge-a-wallet-by-its-cover/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/12/15/dont-judge-a-wallet-by-its-cover/#comments Wed, 15 Dec 2021 20:55:33 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=343035 NEWS – Wallets, most of us have one and we like doing wallet reviews here on The Gadgeteer. But do you have a wallet that looks just like your favorite classic book? Yeah, I didn’t think so. But now you can with a Bookwallet. Designed to look like a vintage classic hardbound book, these wallets …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/12/15/dont-judge-a-wallet-by-its-cover/feed/ 1 Scudo wallets allow you to switch up the look in a snap https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/12/10/scudo-wallets-allow-you-to-switch-up-the-look-in-a-snap/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/12/10/scudo-wallets-allow-you-to-switch-up-the-look-in-a-snap/#respond Fri, 10 Dec 2021 16:00:19 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=342438 NEWS – If you’re the kind of person who is always bored with their EDC but might not have the cash to constantly buy new gear, Scudo wallets offer the ability to change the look without buying a whole new wallet. Scudo wallets are CNC machined card holders that are available in 12 card and …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/12/10/scudo-wallets-allow-you-to-switch-up-the-look-in-a-snap/feed/ 0 Pelican G5 RF Field Wallet review – safe EDC carry for your cash RFID cards https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/11/27/pelican-g5-rf-field-wallet-review-safe-edc-carry-for-your-cash-rfid-cards/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/11/27/pelican-g5-rf-field-wallet-review-safe-edc-carry-for-your-cash-rfid-cards/#comments Sat, 27 Nov 2021 18:21:19 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=340769 REVIEW – Hackers are always in the news.  One of the latest schemes is RFID skimming where an electronic reader in close proximity to an RFID-enabled card, like a credit card, reads the pertinent payment information from the card.  This allows the thief to perform contactless transactions as if they had tapped the physical card …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/11/27/pelican-g5-rf-field-wallet-review-safe-edc-carry-for-your-cash-rfid-cards/feed/ 1 Trayvax’s new Roam Clutch puts your EDC gear on your shoulder instead of in your pocket https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/11/07/trayvaxs-new-roam-clutch-puts-your-edc-gear-on-your-shoulder-instead-of-your-pocket/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/11/07/trayvaxs-new-roam-clutch-puts-your-edc-gear-on-your-shoulder-instead-of-your-pocket/#comments Sun, 07 Nov 2021 19:09:14 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=339287 NEWS – I’ve been a fan of Trayvax wallets ever since I reviewed the Trayvax Summit minimalist wallet back in 2016. Their newest product is also a wallet, but it’s a wallet that you can wear like a shoulder bag. It’s the Roam Clutch and it’s being marketed towards women which seems like a mistake …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/11/07/trayvaxs-new-roam-clutch-puts-your-edc-gear-on-your-shoulder-instead-of-your-pocket/feed/ 5 Dango’s new titanium money clip holds all your cash and more! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/08/17/dangos-new-titanium-money-clip-holds-all-your-case-and-more/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/08/17/dangos-new-titanium-money-clip-holds-all-your-case-and-more/#comments Tue, 17 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=332754 NEWS – If a minimalist wallet that only holds credit cards isn’t your jam, and you prefer to carry cold hard cash, the new MC01 Dango Titanium Money Clip has you covered. Constructed of CNC machined, 6061 aerospace aluminum for the chassis and titanium for the money clip, the MC01 can hold a large wad …

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