Beat Pickpockets: 10 Minimalist Front Pocket Wallets (Travel and EDC)

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10 Awesome minimalist wallets perfect for travel and everyday use! Sleek, compact designs that fit effortlessly in your front pocket, offering both style and security against pickpockets! Go to drinkag1.com/awaytogether to get started on your first purchase and receive a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 and 5 travel packs.Thanks to AG1 for sponsoring today’s video!
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Ekster Parliament amzn.to/3RZsQkh
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Ridge Wallet amzn.to/3TYrvfT
Groove Wallet amzn.to/3SdNdLM
Bellroy Slim Sleeve amzn.to/3tSs8Nv Bellroy Slim Sleeve Premium amzn.to/3RZtaQ1
Nixon State Wallet amzn.to/3Sen7s6
Carhartt Nylon Duck Wallet amzn.to/3Sh2ydt
Travando Slim Sleeve amzn.to/3Sgdglz
Magpul DAKA Wallet amzn.to/3RZrHsU
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Chapters:
00:00:00 - The Value of Minimalist Wallets!
00:00:30 - Wallet #1
00:01:56 - Wallet #2
00:03:10 - Wallet #3
00:04:43 - Wallet #4
00:07:22 - Wallet #5
00:08:23 - Wallet #6
00:09:33 - Wallet #7
00:10:40 - Wallet #8
00:11:44 - Wallet #9
00:12:51 - Wallet #10
00:13:44 - Using a Front Pocket Wallet to Deter Pickpockets!

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@awaytogether 5 ай бұрын

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@X862go 3 ай бұрын

Sorax Minimalist Slim Wallet for Men 12 usd when on sale looks and feels like a ridge wallet, or TRAVELINGO Metal Wallets.

@user-yv4sg9vz8n 5 ай бұрын

Hi Nik, I’ve been using the Buffway Slim Minimalist Wallet for about 4.5 years and it’s been great. Very thin and comfortable. About $15 on Amazon.

@user-me1xv6gy7u 5 ай бұрын

I used a Polari Functional when we went to Italy. It’s a bifold. Holds a passport so not too small. Holds euros well and 3-4 credit cards the leather is soft and has quality. This wallet fit easily into the front pocket of my Kühl Revolvr slacks. Purchased from Amazon for $27.00.

@alexwaynemiller 5 ай бұрын

I would just fidget with some of these all day. Solid vid!

@justsmy5677 5 ай бұрын

Take a look at the Polare Slim Curve Front Pocket Wallet. It is a high quality slim bifold leather wallet with rounded corners designed to go in your front pocket. It comes in many different colors. If you don't overload it, it is slim and does not "print" much in your pocket, so it is not obvious that you have a wallet in your front pocket. I'm taking this wallet to Europe soon.

@xander0901 4 ай бұрын

The Ridge is my favorite front pocket wallet and my daily carry because it has a low profile and sleek build. There are no mechanisms to fan out your cards and I personally like the simplicity of it. The wallet leans into the minimalist feel, so it’s definitely more suited for those who run fewer cards. The elastic does start out pretty tight, but it loosens up over time. I also like that the company sells replacement elastic so you can replace the elastic instead of the entire wallet (although I wouldn’t mind getting multiple designs).

@Mangolite 12 күн бұрын

After losing my makeshift coin pouch, I found the Chums License Holder, also known as the Surfshort wallet, in the sporting goods section at Walmart for around $10. This minimalist pouch features two zipper openings on opposite sides. One side has a clear TPU window with a divider to separate an ID from cards and cash. The back side includes a key loop and an external pocket, with the zipper opening providing space for extra cards or cash. I quickly replaced my Ridge-inspired wallet with it. I use the single empty compartment for coins and the key loop for my AirTag. On the front side with the ID window, I store my driver’s license, cash, cards, and necessary medical and insurance information due to its ample space. I absolutely love it. Most minimalist wallets lack a pouch for coins, which I still need since I frequently use cash and receive change. However, as a travel wallet, it would still work for those rare coin collection, lol.

@SteveTTTT 5 ай бұрын

Great info! Thanks!

@fraliexb 23 күн бұрын

I've had Nomadic wallets and wish it had options of materials like a ridge wallet but with the same card mechanism. 2 plates with elastic side joints with the same pull tab mechanism.

@littlegoobie 5 ай бұрын

a coworker just got the Ridge, and he likes it so far. Me, i've been using brocolli elastics to hold my cards together for decades. ..probably before "front pocket" wallets were a thing.

@garretttkolodziej2252 4 ай бұрын

I've owned my Aluminum version of the Ekster wallet for years now and it's fantastic! Very durable and wears well over time! It's not the easiest to carry cash though, as I've had $100 bills slide around from time to time. Overall it's well worth the price!

@LaczPro 3 ай бұрын

I considered some of the wallets on this video... And ended with a metallic one from Shein for like $6. It's been great, it protects the cards from scratches and dirt from the pockets, it's slim enough to be comfortable to carry on the front pocket, and it can't be scanned unless you take the cards out. Its design is similar to the aluminum Ekster, with a thing that slides down and pulls out the cards that might feel cheap but it's holding pretty good so far. I have almost a year with it and it was amazing for my trip to Europe. That peace of mind of not having the cards in the back with the bifold wallet for bills is perfect (yes, I have one for the cards and one for the bills and coins, since I'm using the cards more and more)

@RobertWaltman1 4 ай бұрын

I use the Allett sport wallet in nylon. Small and very light.

@StevenWillott 4 ай бұрын

The Belroy Slim Sleeve is my day-to-day wallet and has been for about 10 years. I like that it's small enough to keep me from reverting to my old George Costanza ways. The pull tab is great for accessing my insurance cards on those less frequent times I need to get to them. With 4 other credit/debit cards spread between the 2 pockets and a small bit of cash, the leather doesn't really stretch out over time. With more cash or more cards, it could or will. Definitely a nice wallet and I've been very happy with it for years.

@Das_Germaican Ай бұрын

I have the Bellroy slim sleeve and the card sleeve. Love them both!

@jonnycao1520 5 ай бұрын

I have airo collective and I think it’s the thinnest wallet I’ve ever used. Highly recommend

@lsummy1961 5 ай бұрын

Rogue Industry has a front pocket RFID wallet that my husband uses for travel and has been happy with. It also hooks the larger bills like the Euro.

@momotaroux264 5 ай бұрын

Ekster has been fantastic for my EDC, but for Japan where I need to use and store cash, the Bellroy Passport wallet is next level

@jimpotter7891 5 ай бұрын

I've carried a Chums Surfshorts wallet for years. I carry lots of cards/IDs and it works well for me. I carry cash (on the rare occasions that I even have cash) in a separate money clip and both fit comfortably in my front pocket.

@angelajuneau7457 5 ай бұрын

Love my Chums wallet!

@thatchanguy 4 ай бұрын

You missed the fastest card access wallet ever: the Flip side wallet. Doesn't look cool but it's fun and does the best at giving you access to your cards in a jiffy. I love mine.

@michaelcope856 5 ай бұрын

On my second Travando. The money clip spent most of its life stuffed with receipts and never lost its spring. Replaced it only when the edge of the transparent window failed.

@Chris-de2qc 5 ай бұрын

Nomatic is the most practical. Been using it over 15 years. Only thing is it's not very refined, so i switch to a normal wallet for more formal events.

@bradsimpson8977 5 ай бұрын

I own several of these wallets. The Bellroy Slim Sleeve hands down is my choice. Metal wallets in your front pocket just feel wrong.

@terrystevens6565 5 ай бұрын

Open sea leather fas been my favorite wallet for the last couple of years

@jeremybernstein8808 5 ай бұрын

+1 for Open Sea Leather! I’ve been carrying the Topsider QuickDraw for a few years. Absolutely love it!

@dan_outside 17 күн бұрын

Favorite minimalist wallet, Taurus Camp Grain wallet

@ggs0605 5 ай бұрын

I use Saddleback wallet. All leather. Wears like iron. Not a minimalist wallet! Excellent!

@winc06 4 ай бұрын

Never saw elastic that did not give out after a while and then your cards fall out? Have been using an XSTO wallet from Akeeni for about a year. Cast aluminum with carbon fiber flat springs. Easy to fan out the cards and use an RFID blocking card as the top car. Love it. Three thicknesses available depending on how many cards you are going to carry.

@Legolad 10 күн бұрын

Just eat more broccoli, right?

@streetworker01 5 ай бұрын

I really enjoy your channel Nik and have learned a lot. But I will take (slight) issue about the Ridge. In fairness, I had exactly the same thoughts as you when I first bought it and feared I'd made a terrible (and expensive) mistake. Then I started using it. And I love it. I wouldn't be without it now.

@awaytogether 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Appreciate you watching and giving input.

@Ophius 5 ай бұрын

Did you ever get a chance to try the Alpaka Ark Bifold? I don't like the idea of using leather but I liked Bellroy's features. This was essentially an X-PAC version of the same wallet! Very different style for sure, but still sleek enough for anything that isn't stuffy business formal.

@repairman99 4 ай бұрын

Hi Nik, I have the Secrid, the Exter Parliament, and the Grip6 w/ loop. I prefer the Grip6 with its loop and the color choices. You can add the Wingman to hold more cards and cash as an option.

@craigsnype1557 25 күн бұрын

I've had the grip 6 for 3 years. I'm very happy with it .

@LeannaRuthJensen 5 ай бұрын

You must carry your ID and insurance cards separately. I have a wallet that does need to be "thinned out" from time to time but it holds everything but change (credit cards, cash, ID and insurance.). I can stuff receipts and extra cash in it but try to keep it thin enough for a small zip pocket.

@Indievors 5 ай бұрын

Haha George Costanza's wallet 😂 It would be funny if someone stole it and finds out it's all just receipts and unpaid bills 😅

@photoMorg 4 ай бұрын

for me nothing metal makes it easier going through security so the Bellroy Premium looks interesting plus the leather is easier to bend when sitting down or Magpul for bare lightest travel

@chlozano54 5 ай бұрын

buenas comparaciones, seria ideal mostrar también las del tipo imantadas que puedes poner atrás del celular (tipo magsafe).

@phil9005 4 ай бұрын

Personally, I'm big on not having to remove my ID if it has to be checked. It's an Amazon brand, but Buffway makes an excellent slim wallet. I've been using a "carbon fiber" brown "leather" for the last 5 or so years and it's been excellent. The only con is that if my ID needs to be scanned, it can be difficult to remove. I like the Ekster Senate, but I've read it has issues with metal cards, and I won't spend ~$80 on a wallet that can't hold onto my most used card. Not sure if that's applicable to you, Nick, but if so could you speak to that (I imagine it's the same for the Parliament, as it's mechanism related)?

@Jeremya74 4 ай бұрын

Why is so many now saying IMO...who elses opinion would it be?..and if i wanted someone elses opinion,i would go to another channel..other than that,great vids..to the point..love it

@apolitis1 4 ай бұрын

I was thinking of buying the Ridge but I got the Bellroy flip case and I’ll never buy anything else. Even with jeans I forget I have it in my front pocket.

@vaissejoel6884 5 ай бұрын

Forgot one, maybe the best and the slimmest one Aero wallet!!!

@Reibaku 10 күн бұрын

Great video, I didn’t like any of these options unfortunately.

@rhondillon5056 5 ай бұрын

Hi ... Any ladies versions coming in future? ❤

@Lili-xq9sn 5 ай бұрын

I hope so!

@susanconley4842 5 ай бұрын

Why couldn’t a female use the ones shown?

@maits18 4 ай бұрын

Most on the list are unisex in my opinion

@petek5523 5 ай бұрын

Do people travel with more than 2-3 cards?? 😅

@b.w.9244 2 ай бұрын

They are travel wallets. Who travels with USD? Need to show with all those odd sized Euros that stick out from most wallets unless you wad them up. Affects the thickness. Good vid!

@franknobody5965 5 ай бұрын

In my opinion the i-clip is the unchallenged no 1

@AlvenmodFoto 3 ай бұрын

Not having Secrid on this seems...criminal...Peak design deserves a spot too in comparison to some of the ones yyou included

@covaro 2 ай бұрын

Nik: Reminds me of a cassette tape. GenZ: A what now?

@awaytogether 2 ай бұрын

Ahahaha right? I'm barely old enough to remember them lol

@covaro 2 ай бұрын

@@awaytogether Add in the George Constanza joke and you've really confused them. 🤣 But in all seriousness, keep up the great work. Definitely found a few things that we've ended up picking up from your videos for our big trip to the UK/Ireland in August. Getting things ready for 6 people, 2.5 weeks and a wedding is a lot of work/prep.

@awaytogether 2 ай бұрын

Haha for real! Thanks so much for watching and glad we could help. Big trip, and a TON of prep. Congrats and hope you have an amazing time!

@borri68 2 ай бұрын

In person I always pay in cash. These wallets would drive me fockin nuts.

@donniechance4682 5 ай бұрын

Do these work for driver license and health cards

@awaytogether 5 ай бұрын

Yes!

@bmccook14 3 ай бұрын

For years I've used a the super cheap and small CHUMS. 2 pockets with zippers. ID window. One pocket has a divider. More "outdoorsy" so if you want sophisticated you won't like it.

@craigo2142 5 ай бұрын

Eco-leather from Bellroy just sounds like a way to jack up the price another $20.

@idnwiw 2 ай бұрын

Where do the coins go? None of these will work for traveling in Europe

@a.j.e4349 4 ай бұрын

One word pal.... "Secrid." Also takes your cash full length too!

@sirgalahad1470 4 ай бұрын

My number one complaint with all these slim wallets is this: They are too skinny for the Euro Paper money, which is wider than the US Dollar. I just travelled to Poland (Zloty), Hungary (Forint), Czechia (Koruna) and Vienna (Euro) and all these paper currencies are wider than the US Dollar. I couldn't help but notice that the Travando wallet from Nuremberg was the widest, probably because they were thinking of the Euro when they designed it.

@scubasteve1555 3 ай бұрын

I use my Ridge wallet with Euros all the time.

@samuelgrauer 5 ай бұрын

No Secrid?

@bajahil1 5 ай бұрын

Secrid is my go-to wallet. Very handy and made in Netherlands!

@Jeremya74 4 ай бұрын

Nixion is about buying a brand..made for surfers and skaters..ive found most of there stuff is made cheap

@BayanChacra 2 ай бұрын

Check Akeeni, Xsto

@hjetha83 3 ай бұрын

ummm what about Secrid ?

@user-zx2nu4jr8x 2 ай бұрын

H8 folding the bills twice.

@winnigriff8989 5 ай бұрын

Where is tauruscamp

@X862go 3 ай бұрын

wow i thought ridge wallets are expensive?

@kreed4 2 ай бұрын

Man, failed to include any of the craft leather brands, which are so much better than these Amazon-storefront type companies. Missing most of the market, my friend.

@therolando608 2 ай бұрын

I do not understand the appeal and cost of all these wallets that sandwich your credit cards together. It makes getting individual cards difficult and makes the credit cards cause wear and tear on each other.