Minimalist Wallet/Money Clip People; get in here

[CPA]

I have not used a wallet since college (25 years ago). I stopped using one when it would cause my back to go out. I just keep my license and a couple cards and a little cash in my front pocket.

 

[blackdogdeek]

A guy at work did this and he looked homeless. He'd pull out a ball of crumpled bills and some cards with a rubber band around them, looked ridiculous. At least get some cheap clip or something.

My bills are folded up and secure beneath the confines of the rubber band. They are never crumpled.

On occasion, there may a crumpled $100 bill in my pocket but it's only if I've blown my nose recently.

 

[foghorn67]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DBBHCXI/...ter_B00IMPW08A

It's not elegant, in fact it looks cheesy. However, after months of use, it looks brand new.

 

[DougK62]

I've used a Mighty Wallet for years and love it. Haven't found anything as thin or sturdy to replace it. www.mightywallet.com

 

[T2urtle]

What's the advantage of carrying multiple credit cards?

If I'm just going to the store, my 'wad' of cash is $20. At most I have $200, but only when going grocery shopping. If I lived in Cabrini Green in Chicago, or South Central LA, I might change my practices, but...

The only insurance card you need when going out is car insurance, and that stays in my car. I have my Nationwide agents phone number memorized in case the card gets lost.

I use multiple cards because each card gets a better reward somewhere. One card gets me 5% off gas anywhere/anytime. My daily use card gets me 1% everywhere. My debt card for obvious ATM hit ups. My 4th card I can normally do without but its normally a amex for Costco or MasterCard for sams. I save money carrying multiple cards...simple as that. Its not for everyone.

If u like to carry $200, that's fine, Cabrini green isn't that bad anymore. I visit every other week. But carrying $200 isn't my thing. My parents do that.

 

[DigDog]

a true minimalist has duct tape wallet

a true minimalist doesnt have the tape either.

 

[uhohs]

not really minimalist, but thin enough for me.
was gonna get it off ebay for ~$1.70 but found it at the 99cents store last weekend.

i'm maxing it out with 11 cards and a little folded cash.

 

[FuzzyDunlop]

Some packs of gum carry cards nicely.

Just slide your cards in with the gum.

Cash? whats that?

 

[Excelsior]

I've been using a saddleback leather id wallet for a few years now and really like it.

http://www.saddlebackleather.com/frontpocketidwallet

 

[Carson Dyle]

I never quite understood the ID window on wallets. Any place serious about checking IDs will ask you to remove the ID from your wallet so that they can examine the card itself for being a fake. And if they don't, but they want to examine it closely, it's foolish to hand your wallet with all of your cards to anyone; you'd want to remove it anyway. And, of course, if you no longer get ID'd, such a window isn't needed in any case.

 

[TheVrolok]

I've been using the Dopp Regatta 88 since it was recommended in a wallet thread on ATOT in 2009. Still going strong. Minimalistic, front pocket, low profile. I absolutely love it. 17 bucks Amazon Prime, too. I actually bought 2 others just to have for whenever my first gets really worn. I suspect these 3 will last me 30 years at least.

 

[MrSquished]

This may be hard to believe, but there's a fellow, Steve Montelli, with a YouTube channel devoted to minimalist wallet reviews. He does a very nice job, especially covering the smaller shops and crowdfunded projects.

https://www.youtube.com/user/montelli101

Maybe you're thinking of something like the Waskerd Pinnell Money Clip Wallet.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AHZWDQIV6g&list=UUazMudO8BxW8X8p-46f4-zQ

http://www.waskerd.com/wallets/pinnell.html

My personal preference is for pretty close to as minimal as you can go. I carry a card sleeve with three cards and carry my cash folded in half in the same pocket, no clip or anything. The sleeve protects the cards and the cash is easy to access. I can reach into my pocket and easily pull out just the card sleeve, just the cash, or both. Never really understood the need for a money clip. I do like the Pinnell design, though, and might try it some day.

i've seen some of that guys reviews when i was researching Big Skinny wallets. He is a riot.

OP Check out Big Skinny, they make some good ones.

For me the issue is I am a real estate agent and also a pro photographer so I need to have business cards on me for both of those gigs at any time. like 5 of each. So its tough.

 

[master_shake_]

who carries money anymore?

 

[alkemyst]

I never quite understood the ID window on wallets. Any place serious about checking IDs will ask you to remove the ID from your wallet so that they can examine the card itself for being a fake. And if they don't, but they want to examine it closely, it's foolish to hand your wallet with all of your cards to anyone; you'd want to remove it anyway. And, of course, if you no longer get ID'd, such a window isn't needed in any case.

I use the window all the time. Very few places have I needed to remove the card and that's only when they are scanning it.

 

[alkemyst]

who carries money anymore?

People with it.

 

[Carson Dyle]

I use the window all the time. Very few places have I needed to remove the card and that's only when they are scanning it.

Why does a 40+ year old man have to show anyone an ID?

 

[us3rnotfound]

Owned one of these for YEARS: http://www.storus.com/smart-money-clips.html

 

[Fenixgoon]

so here's a dumb question:

what do you guys do with insurance cards and crap like that when you have a minimalist wallet/

 

[Carson Dyle]

what do you guys do with insurance cards and crap like that when you have a minimalist wallet/

I normally carry a driver's license, health insurance card and a debit card. I keep auto registration and auto insurance cards in the car. Occasionally, I'll carry another credit card. If I really needed to, I'd carry five or six cards, which wouldn't make a lot of difference.

 

[alkemyst]

Why does a 40+ year old man have to show anyone an ID?

It's clear you only get to bars I guess.

 

[NikolaeVarius]

Why does a 40+ year old man have to show anyone an ID?

Ever been to a Will Call concert before?

 

[alkemyst]

so here's a dumb question:

what do you guys do with insurance cards and crap like that when you have a minimalist wallet/

If one is carrying such a wallet, you'd more than likely have your insurance card, ID, a single CC card, a few business cards and you money.

Things like membership cards probably not (like Costco, not like a loyalty card that you can just use a phone number).

Your car insurance would sit in your glove box.

Sadly most that have problems with bi/tri-folds have them because they want to carry every single card they ever received. Some carry cart around their SS cards and things like that.

Many need a regular wallet day to day and use the clip/minimal for special occasions.

 

[smackababy]

so here's a dumb question:

what do you guys do with insurance cards and crap like that when you have a minimalist wallet/

My insurance card fits in one of the slots on my wallet, so I carry that. But, I also only rock an ID, two CC and a debit card.

 

[Mai72]

All credit cards and bank accounts will be on one chip in the future. This chip will be in your arm. No need for a wallet.

 

[Carson Dyle]

Ever been to a Will Call concert before?

Not so often that I need a see-through window in my wallet.