Brad Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 (edited) I've been upgrading my everyday carry stuff for my Christmas present(s) this year and am thinking about getting one of those newfangled wallets like at: https://www.ridgewallet.com Seems pretty compact compared to my big leather wallet. Has anybody tried one of these? Pros and cons? One brand better than another? Edited December 13, 2020 by Brad 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Posted December 13, 2020 Administrators Share Posted December 13, 2020 That’s ok. My old method works fine. 4 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted December 13, 2020 Author Share Posted December 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, Eric said: That’s ok. My old method works fine. My wallet only has seven cards plus 3-4 greenbacks. It takes a whole bunch of layers of leather to keep those separated. Seems inefficient. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Posted December 13, 2020 Administrators Share Posted December 13, 2020 1 minute ago, Brad said: My wallet only has seven cards plus 3-4 greenbacks. It takes a whole bunch of layers of leather to keep those separated. Seems inefficient. I was just kidding. I don’t carry much in mine either. I do like that my wallet has a removable folder for my Driver’s License and Concealed Carry card. I can grab just it with maybe a CC or a few bills tucked into it, if I don’t want to carry the whole wallet. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maser Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 I still carry the same boring wallet I carried back in Jr. High. I been seeing ads for those Ridge Wallets on AVGN's vids. Might be worth a shot. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostinTexas Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 (edited) I'm cheap. A wallet is something to put money in, not spend it on. If you plan to keep that for the duration, then I guess the $100+ isn't too bad, but I don't see that sort of coin in the thing. RDIF blocking is a feature that I demand in this day and time, especially since everyone has gone with chips on cards. Remember when they were the scourge of the economic community a few years ago? Now they are the scream of the world. Go figure. Anyhoo,,,,,,,,,,Happy Shopping and Merry Christmas. Edited December 13, 2020 by LostinTexas 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tadbart Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 I keep too much crap in my wallet to go the minimalist route, but they sure do look good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostinTexas Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 (edited) Since you are looking for this sort of thing, check this company out. SBA, veteran friendly, First Responder friendly and seem like just good folks. Their product still checks the boxes for things I want and you can spend as little or as much as you like. Get on the email list, they have special pricing several times a year. I would opt for the money clip instead of the strap type bill holder, if I were buying. Tryvax Happy Shopping Edited December 14, 2020 by LostinTexas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccabeus Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 (edited) That option in the OP looks sturdy, but even with only 2 bills and 3 cards (as shown) it would still be WAY too thick for my preferences. At least the many layers of leather in a traditional wallet are flexible. That one not only has thick side panels, but doesn't look comfortable to me. Over the years, I went more and more minimalist. Trifold to bifold to bifold with as few pockets as possible to reduce layers of leather. For the past decade or so, I've been pleased with a simple business card case. One pocket on each side provides plenty of room for several credit cards, licenses, insurance cards, business cards, bandaids for the kids, etc. Even with all that content, when closed, it's the same thickness as a Streamlight Microstream, which I keep clipped to it. Cash goes in a money clip in the other pocket to keep my back pockets balanced. And, on the off chance I get held up, I can toss the cash and not have to cancel all my cards and get new licenses. Edited December 14, 2020 by Maccabeus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnfalman Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 I’ve been thinking about an RFID proof wallet so that the thieves can’t steal info from your credit cards. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Historian Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 I carry a Saddleback medium leather wallet and have for about five years. Has a life-time warranty. Over time mine has aged darker....i like it a lot it's fairly slim and they say RFID proof. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OregonG20 Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 I use a Django D-01. I like it. I have 12 or so cards in mine and the silicon band is for bills. It is very sturdy, and has held up for almost a year now, and looks like new. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipedreams Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 (edited) 23 hours ago, Brad said: I've been upgrading my everyday carry stuff for my Christmas present(s) this year and am thinking about getting one of those newfangled wallets like at: https://www.ridgewallet.com Seems pretty compact compared to my big leather wallet. Has anybody tried one of these? Pros and cons? One brand better than another? I have something similar, beware the tiny screws tend to fall out for some people so a tiny dab of loctite blue might be worth it. You won't find replacement screws at the local hardware. I like it and it quite compact. I was looking for a replacement for my old clip when I found this one. The clip can be used to secure to your pocket or for cash. Check Amazon for a large variety of styles and prices. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=swza+money+clip&crid=1VC50C3Y30I74&sprefix=swza+money+clip%2Cfashion%2C543&ref=nb_sb_ss_fb_1_15 Edited December 14, 2020 by pipedreams 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borg warner Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 (edited) On 12/13/2020 at 11:38 AM, Brad said: I've been upgrading my everyday carry stuff for my Christmas present(s) this year and am thinking about getting one of those newfangled wallets like at: https://www.ridgewallet.com Seems pretty compact compared to my big leather wallet. Has anybody tried one of these? Pros and cons? One brand better than another? It looks like being inflexible rigid metal construction with fairly sharp edges it would be uncomfortable to carry especially sitting down. And I don't understand how it's supposed to work. And the money clip isn't going to work very well with wrinkled bills. I'm perfectly happy with the same kind of leather wallet I've always carried but it's hard to find one with enough card holders. I only have a couple of credit cards but I have a library card, a AAA card, a store discount card, a CCW, a VA ID card, and more. Edited December 14, 2020 by Borg warner 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jameson75 Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 My wife got me a Ridge wallet last year for Christmas with the money clip. I thought I wouldn't like it,but surprisingly I really have grown to love it. Small, compact and holds what I need. Not uncomfortable in the pocket and takes up little space. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crockett Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Buncha pansies. I don't need a wallet. A force multiplier and a get away car is plenty! 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipedreams Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 2 hours ago, Borg warner said: It looks like being inflexible rigid metal construction with fairly sharp edges it would be uncomfortable to carry especially sitting down. And I don't understand how it's supposed to work. And the money clip isn't going to work very well with wrinkled bills. I'm perfectly happy with the same kind of leather wallet I've always carried but it's hard to find one with enough card holders. I only have a couple of credit cards but I have a library card, a AAA card, a store discount card, a CCW, a VA ID card, and more. I think the thing is many men don't carry a wallet in their hip pocket like everyone used to. That is why there are so many different type of wallets now. When I carry my wallet it is usually in a jacket pocket or sometime a front trouser pocket. I stopped carrying all the business cards and other junk I used to carry and keep that stuff in separate old wallet I rarely look into. Many people also store lots of important information in the memo section of their phone or photo copies of various ID's such as passports in the phone. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Posted December 15, 2020 Administrators Share Posted December 15, 2020 4 hours ago, pipedreams said: I think the thing is many men don't carry a wallet in their hip pocket like everyone used to. That is why there are so many different type of wallets now. When I carry my wallet it is usually in a jacket pocket or sometime a front trouser pocket. I stopped carrying all the business cards and other junk I used to carry and keep that stuff in separate old wallet I rarely look into. Many people also store lots of important information in the memo section of their phone or photo copies of various ID's such as passports in the phone. My front pockets are already spoken for. I have my keys and change in my strong-side front pocket and a dual magazine pocket carrier in the other, with a knife clipped to that pocket. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duluth Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 That's all I carry. DL, a few insurance cards and a few credit cards and some cash. I never carry all my credit cards. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASH Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 im an old soul i still carry my dads leather wallet , he passed in 95 , so i have no idea how old it is . but if im like at flea markets or outdoor venues it goes in front pocket , from pockets have ccc and a good folder in other .id bet money my wallet is over 40 years old and still like new , just smooth now 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Posted December 15, 2020 Administrators Share Posted December 15, 2020 3 minutes ago, ASH said: im an old soul i still carry my dads leather wallet , he passed in 95 , so i have no idea how old it is . but if im like at flea markets or outdoor venues it goes in front pocket , from pockets have ccc and a good folder in other .id bet money my wallet is over 40 years old and still like new , just smooth now Mine still looked like new until I sent it through the washer last week. It didn’t much like that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 I was gonna buy one of these until i seen the price. I got a minimalist leather wallet of amazon for like ten bucks. Carries four cards my license and my shooting range id and thats all i need. Cash goes in the other front pocket. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huaco Kid Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 I actually carry a little girl's (it's black with red trim) nylon trifold that I got at a party store years ago. I spend so much time traveling in airports and in crowds, that I only carry it in my front pants pocket. It barely holds a bunch of 20s in the main pocket; and folded bills in the velcro trifold part. One credit card and my DL stick out of the top, which is convenient. If I ever see anything like it again, I'll buy them all. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipedreams Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 4 hours ago, Hook said: I was gonna buy one of these until i seen the price. I got a minimalist leather wallet of amazon for like ten bucks. Carries four cards my license and my shooting range id and thats all i need. Cash goes in the other front pocket. No reason to pay those prices, look around all sorts for $20. or less. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minderasr Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 I have too much crap in my wallet (all required) for one of those Ridge wallets to work. I did try it, but promptly returned it for a refund. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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