Weird and Wonderful Wallets You Can Buy Right Now
Video Overview & Insights
Wallets are changing and getting weirder. Here are some of the strangest and most interesting wallets for your everyday carry.
The mechanism gives it enough personality to feel special without making the design loud.
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Good work & research Jon. Thanks.
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I see SECRID copycats and Apple only wallets here (based on tracking device compatibility). Also, would you really want your wallet attached to your phone in the UK, where police won't bat an eye at phone thefts?
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Great video as usual Jon, some really good designs there with some clever features. I like clever design, I like minimalism, and have been on the hunt for my perfect minimalist wallet and I think i've found it. My wallet sits in my jeans arse pocket, so while I haven't tried any of these wallets, I have tried some similar, I don't like sitting on the hard rigid wallets. I also do like traditional materials. I've bought a hand made minimalist wallet from a small outfit in Singapore called Tauruscamp. The leather is superb quality hand vegetable dyed Italian buttero, the clever design comes in the fact that it is one piece of leather cut and folded on itself with one small row of superb waxed cotton saddle stitch, creating 4 pockets one of which is quick realease. I've got 6 cards in there (could get another couple) one a quick access, my driving license and some bank notes folded in half. I've been so impressed I'm going to upgrade it to the shell cordovan version. Wallets are a hugely personal thing, I love the Tauruscamp Grain wallet.
Products Featured in the Video:
James Brand Lowe
American company Pioneer Carry make some fantastic wallets with modern materials. I personally carry the Altitude Billfold
Website https://tidd.ly/3TChJSw
Akeeni XSTO
I love my secrid that I have for years. Compact and real leather. This design has been copied a lot.
Website https://akeeni.com?sca_ref=11846426.3dXXkzie7YMbyT
Arcade Utility Belt Collection
geninely who is paying 112 quid for a premium metal box and a rubber band. Rip off for sure. the james brand is so expensive....
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MOFT MagSafe Wallet Stand with Apple Find My
Help me out chaps, where are you keeping your cash? I think women tend to have a purse which includes cash with their cards. I don’t have much cash on me, but if nothing else a £1 trolley token is always needed. Where do you keep these things please?
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Website https://moftinc.pxf.io/DWAObd
I want to see someone check out Evergoods wallet. It looks like it could be good, albeit a little pricey
MOFT Magsafe Tripod Wallet Stand with Apple Find My
Website https://moftinc.pxf.io/DWAObd
I really like that Alpaka zip pouch, but if you want something a bit smaller and a lot cheaper, check out the Manhattan Portage coin wallet, I think that’s the name. I store all kinds of stuff in there that would never fit in a wallet
ACM card slide wallet
Website www.acmwallet.com
I wish the alpaca wallet was RFID blocking
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Jon have you reviewed the original Trove wallet simple but brilliant
PunCube Wallet
Website https://puncube.com/?ref=JONGADGET
Great wallets featured, but personally I could never get on board with the metal wallet. Much too rigid in the pocket.
Lorzor Wallet
Website https://lorzor.com?sca_ref=11836846.bQIR9bHyEM
I need a wallet that can hold up to 20 cards and be RFID protected
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Coldfire Wallet
You should try Paper Wallet , it is very light probably lighter than most wallets you described.
Website https://www.coldfirebrand.com/discount/JONGADGET
(Or use website discount code JONGADGET for 10% off sitewide)
I use an “I-clip radio impact “ for 4 1/2 years which has room for an Apple AirTag and looks great! It holds my driving licence and 9 other cards.Also the clip can hold one or two 10 pound bills and still close the clip.
Other items:
Blue Glasses or from Ahlem
Wallets? More like card holders. Or actually card scratchers. Plus if you make it out of aluminium soon it will look no better than the cards inside of it
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I wonder if the Akeeni is big enough for a tampon? Anyone know?
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Amazing round-up Jon. The Coldfire wallet is among the best I’ve seen. I am a cash carrier so the other versions, while very interesting don’t fit the bill for me.
Contents of this video to help you navigate:
00:00 - Weird Wallets
Hi Jon. I'm torn..........I love the engineering and minimalist styling of these card wallets and so want to love them, but..............they just aren't suited to me needs. It's a standard old school folding leather wallet all the way for me. Wallets aren't just about cards. Primarily it has to be soft and comfortableI in the pocket. Room for a couple of cards is vital in case my phone has an issue, driving licence, micro pen, plasters, cash, receipts and other odds and ends as necessary plus a key and a tracker. Essentially for me it's a chap's equivalent of a ladies handbag, just in an already much smaller limited volume. The last thing I want is a solid uncomfortable one trick pony card wallet. Keep up the good work despite your bolides often costing me a small fortune.
00:31 - James Brand Lowe
01:51 - Akeeni XSTO
Can you clean the inside of the ACM Wallet?
05:08 - Arcade Belts Utility Range - Sponsored Content
07:24 - MOFT Trackable Wallet Stand
Wish the Moft tripod wallet could hold atleast 3/4 cards 🫣
09:55 - MOFT Trackable Tripod Wallet
10:56 - ACM Wallet
Having almost no options for cash and change is mad imo
12:55 - Puncube Mech Wallet
14:52 - Lorzor Tactical Leather Wallet
The majority shown can't be 'dummy corded', my wallet is dummy corded to my belt.
17:16 - Coldfire Flex One
19:14 - My Alpaka Zip Pouch
Great Review as usual Mate! Couple of winners in there for sure!
I currently utilise the Frenchie Co Carbon Fibre Mini Speed Wallet and have done so since the Kickstarter Campaign in I think 2017 - great little unit with excellent card deployment and cash storage - but always on the lookout for the next….
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Why don't I see the Victorinox Smart Card Wallet here? Have you already reviewed it earlier?
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Thank you for covering the XSTO wallet. So many wallet and EDC channels do reviews and miss this one which I think is about the best on the market. I've been using one for 5 years myself and both my sons also use one. Amazing wallet.
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Two AI images in the first five seconds must be a record, Jon. You’re better than this.
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since the ai ensh*ttification began I've been working to reduce how much I use and rely on technology that collects data. I can't quite make the commitment to mostly cash yet, but I do find it ironic that carrying cards is now considered low tech
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Great video as usual! Jonathan have you ever considered any of the Trayvax wallets?
More User Perspectives
I've carried the code 118 wallet, similar to the Esker wallet but cost half as much, it holds 5 cards and has a cash band
@dragonshadow9564Is it just me or is the ACM card slide wallet disproportionately big and ugly for what is actually a very simple task, namely holding cards?
@apaul9776Any leather is a no… but kangaroo skin? Hard NO!❌ Any pouches made of natural fibre like hemp?
@LifeMatters-AllLifeMattersLouis Vuitton bi-fold leather. Had for 10+ years as front pocket piece. Unbeatable in absolutely (virtually) brand new condition. Everyday carry and would never change. Bought in Paris and gifted. Current price check suggests $800.
@joea5810Thanks Jon, you have been the cause of me having nothing in my wallet for a while now 🤣 I’ve been using the ASlim, I think it’s a business card holder, but it’s so slim adds nothing to the few cards, cash and a Fresnel lens, and I love it. Arcade belts are great too, no more loosing my trousers at the airport!
@jimvarney1688I do come back to the alpaka zip pouch again and again. This, along with a Peak Design MagSafe wallet get me through anything I need.
@xder345Thank you
@sameeralazawee7524Hate those hard card only things - softwallets alll the way
@wedocamI love your vids and I love these wallets but none of them work for me as they don’t carry coins. I still need coins where I live for parking. I know it sounds crazy but it’s true.
@richtea7868I ditched wallets a long time ago. The best wallet is attached to your cell phone…..you’ll never lose your wallet.
@davenehilla9610Hey Jon, I just ordered an Akeeni wallet, and had a great conversation with Tobe, the creator of Akeeni. He knew immediately that I'd probably seen your video. :)
I ordered a plain aluminum wallet--not painted--with my company logo embossed into it. Tobe showed me his shop in FaceTime--really fascinating process.
Love your videos (but you cost me money!).
18:00 Let this be an example to ALL OTHER money-driven COMPANIES that produce all kinds of CRAP specifically made "not" to last. Stop producing JUNK, idiots.
@randyespoda1603Thank you Jonathan, as always, for your reviews. Always helpful. ❤
When traveling abroad, however, is there a passport wallet you can recommend?
Cheers.
This is a great channel Jon. Really enjoy your content and this video in particular.
@davidsoanes2516I still use the Alpaka Zip Clutch as my wallet. It's a little on the large side but fits a lot. I have my cards in there in individual card protector sleeves. I may have to consider one of these card ejector options though since I'm moving my phone to GrapheneOS, that means NFC payments are out.
@cr0ft-2kBought that Akeeni wallet when it was called the Stow. Horde 8 cards for like $55. It ate the edges of my CC like an alligator. I sold it quick. It was too gadgetry for me.
@DrDennisThere are just so many to choose ! I have used the leather Secrid slim wallet every day for more than 10 years . They are excellent.
@MarkSmith-vb6suThe cold fire is the only one I’d be reluctantly ok to pull out to pay a bill with, the rest are too tech centric - tech with luxury leather would be nicer
@mctaggmHi Jon
Love you channel
I've commented before about the trove wallet, I don't believe you replied last time, but if you haven't heard of them, they are a great little wallet that might be worth a little review ? They are made in UK and iv'e had one now for about a year and I love it
Please check them out
great vid thanks
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