Guys, Wallets in Front or Back Pockets?

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mercanucaribe

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I usually wear pants with pockets on the sides, so I keep it there. Back and front pockets are uncomfortable.
 

Syrch

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I put it in the pocket of my shirt with my pocket protector! BTW poll needed!
 

LanceM

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Front-right, with my keys. Contact drops, a kleenex, and any misc. items in the front-left.

Back pockets are useless.
 

amdskip

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Wallet in back right, I remove it when I get to work along with everything else in my pockets. I can't stand any of it while working so desk drawer FTW.
 

RossMAN

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Front right only because it's too damn fat to put in my back pocket.
 

Eeezee

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Left front pocket for wallet and keys, right front pocket for cell phone and loose change.
 

trmiv

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I was going to buy a Slimmy wallet, but the reviews of it on amazon are putting me off. A lot of people saying cards fall out of it easily. I also found the ALL-ETT wallet, but some people are complaining of the same thing.
 

Electric Amish

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I have a Fossil front pocket wallet. It has a money clip on the outside and 6 pockets inside for CCs and ID.
 

sindows

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Depends on the amount of cash I have inthe wallet. If its a small sum (<$50) I'll use my back pockets if its greater, the front pockets.
 

ggnl

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Back left pocket. It looks funny in the front pocket. If I have to sit anywhere for an extended period, Ill move it to the front pocket (or the desk drawer along with all my other crap if I'm at work).
 

eits

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front pocket. i don't even have a real wallet, though. there's no purpose for one because i don't ever really carry cash. my wallet is basically an id holder with 3 slots for cards on the back. if i ever have cash, i just fold it in half and put it in my pocket, too. MUCH less bulk... way simpler.

you shouldn't put your wallet in the back pocket. not only is it easier to get pick-pocketed, but you end up causing rotation in your pelvis which could lead to sciatica, scoliosis, and a bunch of other biomechanical issues. lots of times, it can cause people to have visceral problems, like irritable bowel syndrome due to the improper biomechanics.
 

blazerazor

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Ive been wanting to get away from my wallet in my back pocket, cause it is uncomfortable driving. But I would hate to have to use a money clip, just because of having to pull ALL my money out my pocket for the world to see EVERY time I buy something.
 

Chiropteran

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wallet in front left. keys and change in front right. back pockets reserved for notes on paper.
 

Babbles

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Originally posted by: waggy
back pocket. when i wear pants i have to have it in the back. or i feel lopsided when i sit down.


Ditto. I've had my wallet in my back right pocket forever and if it is not back there it just feels very odd.

I thought about going with a money clip, but I do like to have the wallet so I can stash notes in there and I almost always prefer to pay with a credit or debit card and I like to keep the receipts for a short while.
 

Dee67

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Depends on how the pants fit. If they are tighter, in the back left pocket - if they aren't, left front pocket.
 

Xyo II

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I used to wear it in my front right pocket, but for the past 2 years or so I have worn it in my back right pocket. Much more comfortable this way, but if I was visiting a large city I would probably keep it in my front pocket to minimize the likelihood of pickpocketing.
 

eits

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Originally posted by: PrelateBishop
I am a minimalist when it comes to these things, so I carry the smallest wallet I could find.

LINKY

License goes in the window in the front, two credit cards in the rear slots, and couple insurance cards/blockbuster/business cards in the middle sleeve. In case you are wondering, I fold my money in half around the wallet itself. Small, compact, and doesn't deform your trousers.

that's EXACTLY what i do. my wallet's very similar to that, but it's from urban outfitters and the cards go in vertically as opposed to horizontally.

i even do the dollar bill folding thing.

:thumbsup: to fellow minimalists

Originally posted by: eits
front pocket. i don't even have a real wallet, though. there's no purpose for one because i don't ever really carry cash. my wallet is basically an id holder with 3 slots for cards on the back. if i ever have cash, i just fold it in half and put it in my pocket, too. MUCH less bulk... way simpler.

you shouldn't put your wallet in the back pocket. not only is it easier to get pick-pocketed, but you end up causing rotation in your pelvis which could lead to sciatica, scoliosis, and a bunch of other biomechanical issues. lots of times, it can cause people to have visceral problems, like irritable bowel syndrome due to the improper biomechanics.