The Wallet Thread!

[Bradlee]

Re: Has anyone tried one of these super thin wallets?

Is the extra length of these bothering anyone?
~John

I haven't been bothered by this, but it does take up an ENTIRE pocket. Perhaps others feel differently.

 

[rycen]

Re: Has anyone tried one of these super thin wallets?

I have the jr for front pocket carry and I love it.

 

[Kryosphinx]

Re: Has anyone tried one of these super thin wallets?

The very best and thinnest wallets are made with duct tape.

 

[colubrid]

Re: Has anyone tried one of these super thin wallets?

It does not say anywhere that the ALL-ETT® Billfold will fit in everyones back pocket(?) I weigh 170lbs @ 5' 7 so my back pockets are small.

Arree there any other wallet suggestion for wallets that can handle around 10+ credit cards?

 

[KDOG3]

Re: Has anyone tried one of these super thin wallets?

I have the SpecOps Wallet JR and LOVE it. It carries everything, is super tough and not that thick at all. Besides, whenever I'm wearing pants with cargo pockets, it alway goes in the right side. No biggie. And it can also be worn around the neck if need be.

 

[nemul]

Re: Has anyone tried one of these super thin wallets?

i would get a all-ett, but it needs a clear window for your drivers license..

 

[CroMAGnet]

Re: Has anyone tried one of these super thin wallets?

i would get a all-ett, but it needs a clear window for your drivers license..

Yes, they should make that an option at least.

 

[colubrid]

Re: Has anyone tried one of these super thin wallets?

I have the SpecOps Wallet JR and LOVE it. It carries everything, is super tough and not that thick at all. Besides, whenever I'm wearing pants with cargo pockets, it alway goes in the right side. No biggie. And it can also be worn around the neck if need be.

Where do I find the specOps wallet at?

 

[Joe Talmadge]

Re: Has anyone tried one of these super thin wallets?

Note that the spec-ops wallet is absolutely not thin for its capacity, if that's what you were looking for. Cool wallet otherwise.

 

[soupman67]

Re: Has anyone tried one of these super thin wallets?

Yes I have one and I love it! Its much more comfotable that the old fatty leather one especially when driving. It hols alot just like the site says. The only thing after pulling it out its a little noisey it kind of makes a odd crinkly sound. I have had it for 2 months now and its holding up great.

 

[Mark_van_Gorkom]

Re: Has anyone tried one of these super thin wallets?

Here's another super thin wallet: http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/litefold_xp_ultralight_wallet.html

 

[KDOG3]

Re: Has anyone tried one of these super thin wallets?

Where do I find the specOps wallet at?

I got mine from lapolicegear.com, I've also ordered from 1sks.com with no problem....

Remember there are 2 sizes, the Wallet JR is the normal sized version, and the full sized one is more checkbook sized........

 

[nemul]

Re: Has anyone tried one of these super thin wallets?

DuctTape Wallet Howto

 

[jbfla]

Re: Has anyone tried one of these super thin wallets?

I'm not very fond of the material the all-ett is made of.

And I've used the Spec-Ops Jr. wallet for several months. It's OK but the flap just adds to the thickness.

Leather is what I like, but compromised with a fabric one.

The Eagle Creek Slim Wallet is just want I wanted:
...slim :laughing:
...side opening
...clear window for ID/license
...one space for bills/not divided
...3 slide-in pockets for cc's
...inexpensive, compared to some I've had

There're available several places. I bought mine here:
http://www.climbinggear.com/products/listing/item3287.asp

jb

.

 

[Joe Talmadge]

Re: Has anyone tried one of these super thin wallets?

The Eagle Slim you referenced is what I initially went with. It would be perfect if the wallet were just a bit wider ... I find it difficult to get bills into and out of the wallet. So I picked up the Eagle Slim tri-fold, which of course folds out to a bigger billfold section, but when folded is thicker but narrower. Not a horrible choice since I carry my wallet in my front pocket, but sometimes it irks me. If that bi-fold Eagle slim were just half an inch wider, I'd be happy with it.

I just ordered the bi-fold/tri-fold that Mark posted about, at Backpackinglight. I figure if it's thin and lets me choose between whether I want to be irritated by thickness or width, that might be the best compromise.

Joe

 

[StanTeate]

Re: Has anyone tried one of these super thin wallets?

I purchased the all-ett, the all-ett travler, the all-ett jr, checkbook, and card holder. Check book is ok with pockets on both sides, but I'd like to have a few pockets for CC and such. I am using the Jr. version now. I does crinkle when I open it up and does hold enough cards to get by. I carry a spare auto CC sized key and a huge card key entry card for work. It is truly as thin as they say. Now to see how long they last.

 

[StanTeate]

Re: Has anyone tried one of these super thin wallets?

I tried putting the work entry access card nearest the outside pocket, first card in the slot. When I hold the wallet up to the access pannel flat, it does not open the door, however when I hold the wallet half open with one side of the wallet parallel to the ground and the other side perpendicular to the ground but parallel to the card entry access pannel, it reads the card ok. It would be nice to have an pocket on the outside of the wallet that would accept either an access card or ID card, that isn't cheezy plastic see thru but does hold the cards securely.
Since the larger all-ett does have a pocket for bills, I tried the access card behind the pocket for the bills, making it somewhat secure and even closer to the outside of the wallet, but the card reader did not read the card and open the door. Weird. Even if these wallets do not last 1.5 years, I really like them. I'd like it even more if it had an outside pocket for ID that was not plastic. All of these are super thin because the CC's and such stack on eachother, no material between each card, and the cards are secure, they don't fall out. It holds a lot of cards. I'm hard pressed to find a better one.

 

[coldsolderjoint]

Re: Has anyone tried one of these super thin wallets?

DuctTape Wallet Howto

Thats really neat.. im going to make one when i get home.. ( I need to find a CM ruler.

 

[xtalman]

Re: Has anyone tried one of these super thin wallets?

The length of the wallet is only slightly larger than the longest edge of my leather one, but a LOT thinner. It still fits into my back pocket easily, and I'm an average sized guy.

I've got a keycard too, but mine works perfectly when the wallet is completely folded. I just pull it out, hold it up to the reader, and it unlocks the door. It wouldn't do that with my leather wallet.

 

[nemul]

Re: Has anyone tried one of these super thin wallets?

Thats really neat.. im going to make one when i get home.. ( I need to find a CM ruler.

post a pic when your done..