💳The first "rigid" wallet I would actually carry?? (Ekster wallets)
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@veritas.ve.42 Жыл бұрын
Nothing to beat a classy, full grain, veg tanned, front pocket, minimal leather wallet. I am rocking a bespoke few, made from Horween Shell Cordovan.
@maxlvledc Жыл бұрын
Oooo, that sounds sick.
@unfi6798 Жыл бұрын
We can positively recommend that second version too. Using that wallet for the last 5 years & it still rocking. Love the way all the cards comes out when trigger is pressed, also allowing you to carry extra cards & some cash. Cowabunga mate.!
@jkn2k Жыл бұрын
I was married with trayvax and Dango... Until Lost Dutchman. Pure leather is the way for me.
@JayNovaa Жыл бұрын
I'm the same way actually. Had a trayvax for years until I got an all leather Popov leather card holder. Leather is just too beautiful.
@THExDUDEx8624 Жыл бұрын
Yeah I think those look awesome. I personally am more a fan of kidex for everything possible. I can even match my sheath , holster and wallet. 😂. Really though, I love my armatuscarry wallets and sheaths.
@michaelandrew8493 Жыл бұрын
I have a groovelife and an open seas leather wallet. I like having one metal and one leather.
@THExDUDEx8624 Жыл бұрын
@@michaelandrew8493 I thought about a metal one.. I like carrying bigger knives , a flashlight and pistol, so that weight goes up fast. I stopped carrying a spare mag, because it was 2 much. I have a edc bag that always on the car wherever I go. That makes it so I can at least have a multi tool and other edc items that I like to have bit could never carry on me.
@michaelandrew8493 Жыл бұрын
@@THExDUDEx8624 yeah in your case I think a minimal leather wallet is perfect. I just ordered a lost Dutchman finiginn so I'm I'm looking forward to that. I still think leather wallets are the best.
@jestempies Жыл бұрын
I don't know if that counts as a rigid wallet since it's made of leather and not very rigid, but DAX Leather has a very simple and comfortable mechanism for presenting, hiding and securing up to I think 6 cards plus small outside pocket.
@bruceevans8837 Жыл бұрын
I have carried the Trayvax Armored Summit bundle for the last 6 or 7 years with 8 cards in it. The obvious but really not impactful shortcoming of that wallet is the fact that when you remove a card, everything else is loose. It sounds worse than it is in real life, I simply don't access my cards when I am in some precarious position. On the plus side, the Summit adds possibly the least amount dimensionally to the cards (and the bottle opener works very well using the card stack as a handle)
@bentaylor4570 Жыл бұрын
A few years back i had a problem with cards interfering with the magnetism of each other when stacked on atop one another. It might have been a me thing or a movement of card thing but having a card fail because of my wallet is inexcusable
@starkparker16 Жыл бұрын
That's a cool wallet. But for me, I like the Xband minimalist. It also keeps cash, if I carry any, and my Jotter.
@MrLlama999 Жыл бұрын
I got a leather front pocket wallet. The soft flexibility is hard to beat. I do sometimes struggle with cash.
@czechvirusS Жыл бұрын
I absolutely have to reccomend secrid mini wallet. Its like the ekster senate with the fold out bit.but i think they packed it thinner while being better at accomodating cash. Also the trigger feels much better .
@KeaganZeile Жыл бұрын
As I look on the Ekster website, there seems to be a lot of repeated products with only minor differences but yet the price changes between $10-15. That being said, what is the wallet you are recommending? What are the differences between the “quick access cardholder”, “senate cardholder”, and “aluminum cardholder”? Thanks for the info!
@MLGB0Yz Жыл бұрын
I gotta stay with secrid as they were around before Ekster and although I don’t dislike ekster, I do kinda think they like to steel ideas lol. Secrid slaps and I’ve been using the same one since 2014, not one problem since then and it’s been through hell. Multiple drops and car accidents, and go cart mishaps, yet functionally perfect. I may upgrade soon, but I’ll go with secrid, definitely at least get a new one even if I want to try something else. I should add that secrid sells the cardholder by itself and that’s all they had when I got it. I gotta stick with the ogs. I did have a cascade wallet before that which was thicker and had a lot that popped open when activated, but I’m pretty sure it was a failed kickstarter and it was not as good as my secrid
@joostwestra Жыл бұрын
For the trackers: chipolo supports two different versions. One similar to Airtag and Apple only. And the other using their own app and protocol. Which one do these use?
@maxlvledc Жыл бұрын
I am actually not sure..
@paulstevens1493 Жыл бұрын
Do you carry your wallet in the front or back pocket? I haven’t tried solid wallets because it doesn’t sound very comfortable to sit on compared to leather, which gives some padding.
@maxlvledc Жыл бұрын
Usually front pocket..only thing I keep in back pocket is a notebook
@Sam-km9nm Жыл бұрын
My fiancée got me the ridge wallet in titanium. I definitely think it’s over priced but it’s not too bad. Been carrying it for 2 weeks now. Seems okay. I’m used to carrying the travx summit. Hated how it loosens up. So far my only complaint about the ridge is I can’t get the cards to fan our well
@maxlvledc Жыл бұрын
This one is much more fun and enjoyable, I tried another similar design to the ridge..don't like it.
@Screwdriver- Жыл бұрын
FYI it does not appear this works with Find My, not all Chipolo devices do, the ones that do are the Spot line and cost a bit more.
@maxlvledc Жыл бұрын
Ahhh
@12345678927164 Жыл бұрын
Might pick up one of those trackers
@aortiz0714 Жыл бұрын
A solar panel for something that stays in your pocket is a bit of a reach
@maxlvledc Жыл бұрын
It only needs like 1 hour in the sun for like 3 weeks of charge.
@018CCHC Жыл бұрын
Do the cards come loose and fall out of the wallet if you do not have the maximum amount of cards inside? Ex if you only have 3 cards of 6 or 7 capacity.
@maxlvledc Жыл бұрын
Cut it in half..definitely a little easier but still very hard to dislodge.
@heart4Pahoa Жыл бұрын
Old school leather wallet, all day, everyday… I just don’t get these hard wallets.
@grimecrimetime Жыл бұрын
I use a secrid rigid wallet. I will never go back to soft wallets. It is slim, tiny, and I am not in danger of cracking any cards. It holds 8 cards, which is enough for daily carry.
@rorymcclellan3740 Жыл бұрын
Iv always just used Rapala fishing net magnets for my keys. something has to pull 14lbs to take my keys. But then your belt often has a hard time resisting that force unless you wear a reinforced one. Tho Im fearing for my watches in the longrun.. still looking at key solutions.
@maxlvledc Жыл бұрын
I don't think Nite ize is beatable for the cost..the G clip is lit.
@rorymcclellan3740 Жыл бұрын
@@maxlvledc Thanks for the mention! I'll certainly have a look then.
@michaelpitts3285 Жыл бұрын
@@rorymcclellan3740 I have been carrying one for several months now. They are so nice.
@MkGreene Жыл бұрын
I just carry too much in my wallet to want to try out a ridgid wallet. One of the things I carry is blank business cards in place of a notebook.
@JackShen Жыл бұрын
The Ridge wallet works really well up to 20 cards, and maintains the slim profile. I got mine while they were starting up in Kickstarter and carried it until now. That's what? Close to 10 years or more?
@maxlvledc Жыл бұрын
Not a fan of side loader wallets like that, that's my biggest gripe.
@JackShen Жыл бұрын
@@maxlvledc ah gotcha, that's understandable.
@johnknightiii1351 Жыл бұрын
Would be cool if they had their key tracker with their cash clip built in and the wallet with the tracker built in to save those few mm
@groundfog Жыл бұрын
Cool video.
@yo.mama100 Жыл бұрын
As far as wallets go the allet wallet is my favorite
@DitchDr101 Жыл бұрын
I really wanna love the elevator style wallets but, the one I tried, the cards would shake out if you shook the wallet. No bueno to me.
@maxlvledc Жыл бұрын
This one...they did something..no issue at all, even when I take out half the cards.
@zekeson100 Жыл бұрын
Aviaton Wallets are a not well known but is absolutely the best!!!
@icarrymyrevolverinsingleac9564 Жыл бұрын
Love mine
@ishinfinity3336 Жыл бұрын
Will you be comparing wallet tracker cards like the innway and the wirless rechargeable safedome?
@maxlvledc Жыл бұрын
I don't have a way of doing that really.
@ishinfinity3336 Жыл бұрын
@@maxlvledc I guess it would just be having multiple trackers with you for a long period to test their longevity or , trying them out to compare how loud they are and comparing them and if they hold up to their advertised claims . Btw just purchased the aluminum wallet , key tracker and the tracker card with your code , thank you.
@ishinfinity3336 Жыл бұрын
@@maxlvledc I have a friend whose ekster card stopped working after 8 months he is currently diagnosing it , I am personally interested in the ekster vs safedome since all the other tracker cards can’t be recharged or have proprietary charging cables . I like that the ekster key tracker uses a more common replaceable battery. I was gonna replace my wallet with a chums wallet and still might and just give the ekster wallet as a present but between your review of both how slim it is and it’s card retention along with the site claiming it can hold upto 15 cards (I carry 12 and cash ) I may well test run it to see if i want it myself .
@ishinfinity3336 Жыл бұрын
@@maxlvledc I didn’t think I’d get an rfid blocking wallet since a wallet tracker is interesting and was concerned about the signal being blocked but didn’t even register your use of strapping it to the outside (the tracker was also intended as a present for my brother in law whom often misplaces their wallet ). Was very iffy on making any purchases from ekster until your review , both because of the review itself but also noticed the discount on their site and also having watched several of your videos I find your thoughts and decisions to be reasonable and agreeable.
@ishinfinity3336 Жыл бұрын
@@maxlvledc is the compass on your g shock a suunto ? I have a suunto clipper but it doesn’t fit fully on my G-SHOCK and seems like there’s so much tension on it that I’m concerned it’ll slip off or break , any advice ? ( I was considering conjoining them via a ranger band on the g shock band and the clip attaches to the ranger band
@ulyssesmelendres504 Жыл бұрын
How much is everything?
@maxlvledc Жыл бұрын
Honestly..I purposefully didn't look. Didn't want it to effect how I felt about it.
@jwarehouse1 Жыл бұрын
I will stick with a leather billfold. I still carry too much stuff to go "minimalist"...LOL
@abemarkin1174 Жыл бұрын
Flipside wallet. Get one.
@jlb194 Жыл бұрын
They seal a cheap version of this called concealplus and it’s great
@fr0d0scious Жыл бұрын
Yeah just got one for $17
@danielleanderson6371 Жыл бұрын
This might be reaching, but does anyone know a good, thin women's wallet? Looking to slim down my purse without switching to something with such a small footprint that I lose the benefits of a larger wallet entirely.
@tada6037 Жыл бұрын
You could look at Big Skinny wallets or Flowfold wallets if you want USA made.
@maxlvledc Жыл бұрын
The Getsetgear Bruce is very very flat for a wallet that can easily fit 10-12 cards and cash.
@dallasn16 Жыл бұрын
I was actually looking for something similar for wife the other week. Holtz leather makes a wallet "insert." It's essentially an open face wallet that takes up almost no space.
@danielleanderson6371 Жыл бұрын
@@dallasn16 That's it. That's the exact idea I need for my bag. I usually treat my current wallet this way anyway by simply wedging my card into it without releasing the clasp, and I'm glad a product exists that leans into that sort of interaction. I do wonder if anyone makes one that isn't so pricey, though. I'm willing to pay for quality, sure, but fifty bucks (ignoring the current sale) is a lot for so little material, and I don't really *need* it to be leather. I'll shop around, although I very well might come back to the Holtz one if nothing else impresses me.
@krkrbbr Жыл бұрын
Try the inventor of rigid wallets secrid
@ShootingUtah Жыл бұрын
I don't carry ridged wallets well because they're ridged! I don't want to sit on something hard all day.
@iamfuckingyourwaifuandther2743 Жыл бұрын
I put the card I use to get into work in the back of my phone case lol. I've never forgotten my access card ever since I started that trick.
@votakwot Жыл бұрын
This may need to be double checked, But if you have two or more cards tightly together, there is no need for RFID protection. Their RFID signatures interfere with one another, making it impossible to read either of them. I had tried using my card through a wallet, and it wasn't working when it had transport or other bank card in same pocket. As I said, it's better to double check that.
@Kompost Жыл бұрын
There are readers that can read several cards at once. Some subway lines in Europe have them on gates, you can place an entire wallet on the reader and it will pick ticket card.
@Omalleyus Жыл бұрын
I'm really shocked how many cards people actually carry, I have my ID, Debit card, health insurance card, HSA card, and emergency credit card. only 5 cards, I don't see how people have 12+ cards.
@p4inmaker Жыл бұрын
Secrid still reigns in this space.
@paul_miller43 Жыл бұрын
I used trayvax for years and years Only recently did I convert to the STOW and eventually the XSTO
@maynard4599 Жыл бұрын
If they can already put your credit card on your phone with tap and pay, I imagine they will someday be able to have our passports and other IDs someone be on our phones.
@pugchronicals1374 Жыл бұрын
Did you get the wallet for free?
@maxlvledc Жыл бұрын
It was sent to me by their rep to check out, yes.
@pugchronicals1374 Жыл бұрын
@@maxlvledc Appreciate you're honesty just purchased a blue one!
@aggressivelynoted4321 Жыл бұрын
please stop doing premieres on short videos
@King-in-Yellow Жыл бұрын
Lol
@maxlvledc Жыл бұрын
This is a 16 min video, anything over 2 min I do premiere to let ppl know. It works for me.
@aggressivelynoted4321 Жыл бұрын
thank you for the reply, just found you. Enjoying your content.
@edwardfletcher7790 Жыл бұрын
I find the premiere feature really helpful as KZfaq can't reliably make things pop up in my feed 👍
@mozezfreek777 Жыл бұрын
How minimalist wallets became popular in the edc community remains a mystery to me. If anything our wallets should have gotten bigger , to hold more gear - like our keychains. I do find it's a good idea to carry a minimalist wallet when carrying a traditional wallet is too cumbersome. Like when I go on my walks.
@nivlekahm Жыл бұрын
Cooo
@clintwestwood3539 Жыл бұрын
What happens if your cards get stucked inside?
@maxlvledc Жыл бұрын
You could definitely pry them out
@iamfuckingyourwaifuandther2743 Жыл бұрын
My wallet is the pelican case wallet.
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