Flipside 4 wallet, can it go the distance?
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- čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
- The Flipside 4 wallet is a polycarbonate (hard plastic) wallet with a spring opening and several card slots with cash capabilities. It's fun to use, but is the Flipside wallet really useful in day to day carry? Seems large for a convenient carry, but it grows on you.
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TIMESTAMPS:
Intro - 0:00
Unboxing - 00:29
Feature Review - 0:47
Measurement & Weight - 02:31
Card & Cash Insertion Test - 03:10
Review Summary/Detail - 04:03
Pocket Insertion Test - -
Pricing - 04:48
Final Score - 06:38
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QOTD: ⚡ This is very popular wallet, what do you find attractive or distractive about this wallet?
I'd rather go with the pelican micro sport wallet if I was going to go with a plastic case wallet (which i am NOT). If you're going plastic case, it should be waterproof.
@@erikkalifornia5182 Agreed, this should be waterproof/resistant as a base feature.
@Prophet CZcams On their site they have 5 colors, but only sell black on Amazon
I liked it because it looked different.
@@izzyg8316 You do have to give them credit for creative design in how they put the interior together.
carrying the 3rd version since 2015, 5 years using it, still amazing, no breakage , no wear and tear, the spring is still as sharp as ever, not even a scratch on it, this wallet is simply the best i ever owned, i just love the idea that my cash is inside of it and safe from water or leaking liquids , and it is strong, durable and so comfy in pocket, simply a 10/10 product, i can't use any of those cards only with cash outside, this wallet is simply amazing.
Ditto
Detailed and informative as always, Mark! 👍
As one of the most anticipated wallets, if not the most anticipated wallet I was waiting to see reviewed on the channel, I must say I'm slightly disappointed that it doesn't fit euro - unless you fold the bills over twice. Oh well, one more wallet to scratch from my list.
Great video. Love the unique captions.
Thanks!
I have been carrying Flipside wallets for 10 years. I have the latest version and only added it to the original version out of curiosity. It is by far the best wallet I have ever used. It fits very nice into my front pant pocket.
Thanks for making this vid best wallet vids
I've had one for 4 years now. Still works flawlessly. Dropped a few tine so it has light dings. It fits the same in front or back. When I'm not feeling like sitting on it, I just slip it in the front pocket easy. This is really not a wallet you sit on. But I've gotten completely used to it. I have the external card carrier attachment because my work badge kept getting de magnetized fron other cards. I keep it on the outside and I can get in the gate by sensor without taking it out. Works great and haven't had an issue with anything.
Thank you mark for the awesome review!!, and thank you for always using the wallets feature as intended lol, i love the wallet becsuse its easy access of cards and cash( folded once is very rare in hard wallets) the most fuctional shell or hard wallet i have, yeah its a bit bulky 😂, still its in my top 10.. maybe 5 ived used 😁, but man anson calder still is the best at the moment , thank you mark, un bias and no bs review!! Btw you can access the middle and bottom cards like anson calders wallet 😉
Big for pocket would never carry that but good review still using my good old Canadian popov
I've used the Flipside for 7-10years now. Been so long I can't remember when I originally bought it. I normally carry 6 cards + ID and up to a dozen USD bills. I have but don't use either the drawer or elastic back. It is really comfortable in the back pocket of my jeans and small enough to fit in a pocket T. The feature I like most are the 3 card trays/slots. There is a single card tray in the bill compartment I use for ID. The 2 additional trays hold up to 3 cards each so it's easier to find the card you want than single card compartment wallets. The only major drawback is that business cards do not fit in the wallet. You can put them in the elastic attachment, but I've found that biz cards get dog eared and thrashed on the back. So after 7-10 years I'm ready for a new one. My Flipside is starting to crack as I sit on the hard ground a lot. I'm really impressed it has held up so well. It still works flawlessly.
Many wallet made for different function and market. But really, i never thought that someone would make this kind of wallet. The tiny attachment part actually the risky part of the wallet actually, moreover after i heard the sound while you put them together
Kinda great channel for design inspiration. Thanks mark 👊
Happy to help and yes, after so many wallets you do start to get a sense for what works and would be improved. But the wallet designs that keep coming out still surprise me, loads of creativity out there.
IF THIS WALLET MAKES THAT SOUND WHILE I'M IN THE MARKET 1:55
I'll be going to Jail 🤦🏾♂️🤣🤣
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This is the very best wallet I have used in the past 20 years, by far. Functionally it is about perfect. So easy to get access quickly to my cards, cash, without stuff falling out. Everything holds in place, even if I drop it, open, by accident.
Great video, my friend!!!
Rubber seal would be a nice feature i saw the last yr version and I didn't pull the trigger on it but since it has another accessible case I'm thinking it over maybe
They really do last a long time. I’ve had mine several years and still going strong
Hello Mr. Ward thank you very much for your work, i really appreciate this video. I am looking for a new RFID blocking wallet and i am debatin between Flipside and Travando and i found both reviews in your channel which was amazing! ... the sad part is both has the same score hahaha 32 but... i belive this one is more secure the flipside... what do you think?... anyway i will decide today. Thanks
I have this wallet and I love it.
I bought one to protect from RFID. ITS EXCELLENT!
How does this compare to the Pelican G5 wallet? I was having a hard time choosing between the 2
Appreciate your time
Good review. One thing you forgot to mention is the plates on the card side of the wallet offer RFID protection.
Excellent, thanks Corey!
Been using this wallet for several years. A nice aspect of the plastic is the different colors it comes in so if you get it in a bright color and it falls out of your pocket its easy to see if you're not paying attention. I'm over 300 lbs and have fallen on it crawled all over it doing construction and it holds up. While it does let dirt in, since the wallet is rigid the dirt doesn't continuously grind on the cards so they last longer and the rubber card retaining system keeps all the cards in no matter how you flip it and holds the cards in that you aren't pulling out.. Compliments when I take it out in public and just has been the best wallet by far that I have ever owned. I will be hard-pressed to support another type.
Thanks for the detail, great background on your usage! I keep searching for a wallet that can properly handle rough conditions outside of water. Something that anyone who works outside (construction, logging, even sports, etc.) could use and be IP67. Still looking.
Im glad to know the link
I had mine for a month I even have the sidekick accessory for even more cards I wish they had more accessories for it
Claude wallet from rose anvil looks pretty unique, i hope we get review from you soon. I like your channel a lot, greetings from Bosnia and Herzegowina
Thanks for watching. I have the Claude and just picked up the Rowe. We'll get the review into the queue! Rose Anvil's shop is very close to where I live.
Please advice how can I buy it's attachments incase flipside wallet website not working ?
Great review! It's a good wallet, for sure, but it's too rigid for a back pocket carry. I'm halfway thinking you'd get back and butt pains until you're used to sitting slightly sideways with this thing. It doesn't have enough of a slim profile to carry it up front either. It's not completely dust proof, nor is it waterproof - though it's definitely somewhat crush-proof as I've seen other people run the thing over with their car. Some may love it, but as a person who's transitioning to a slimmer wallet - the bulkiness is a no sale from me. That's even thicker than my cell phone, and it's got an armored case! If you add in the thing's accessories, it makes it even bulkier.
It certainly is beefy and wouldn't be something I would like to carry. It is popular with the EDC crowd, but I don't understand why they didn't put a rubber seal around the opening. With that in place I would have found the bulk a little more acceptable.
@@walletopia yeah, I agree - the rubber seal would be a cap in that thing's all-around-protections as its selling point. I actually got the STOW after your review, it's almost completely perfect - from size and capability to be able to fit up front. My only gripe is that it doesn't have that much space for cash, but I can live with it. Originally before buying a STOW, I was almost bad enough to be like Seinfeld's George when it comes to having an over-bloated wallet. Having a back injury meant I really needed to slim down on putting a bulky wallet in my back pocket.
Great to hear you got it, it's an excellent wallet for it's size and good to hear you dumped the Constanza! We carry so much crap in our wallets that we really never use.
I know this is an old one but dammit I laughed every time it opened
Thank you
Please make a video of Woodland wallets too. Thank you .
Have you received the cabon frenchie speed wallet yet? So stoked to see that review!
I’ve got it! We’re getting it into the schedule
I’ve been carrying these forever it seems. They never wear out, I just ordered other colors and new versions as they come out. They are indestructible and it never fails when I take it out..people always ask about it. The only thing I wish they had was maybe some more colors or a metal version? It is the perfect wallet as far as I’m concerned.
Agreed. Easiest to use, extremely durable, holds the cards and cash in place securely yet easy to slide out when wanted. Also, would be nice to see a luxury stainless model.
@@joq702 Very good idea! I too would love to see a luxury model of some kind stainless steel would be pretty cool!
Just dropped mine from about waist high onto solid concrete that is not smoothe, rather rough. Hit right on the corner where the hinge is. Zero mark, zero damage. The plastic is very strong stuff.
Got mine today I have to I actually think it’s an awesome wallet!!
Does yours also have a imprint from the rubber band on the back of the case?
And anything sticky on it so far?
Subscriber here. How is the RFID protection of this one sir?
I really like the idea of that wallet from how you described it, but is that gun shot sound actually something it does, or was that a sound you were playing in the video? If it comes with the wallet, is there a way to silence it? I sometimes have to go in to various governmental offices to do business such as my local Social Security office, bank and Vocational Rehabilitation office, so I think you see where I’m going with this. LOL. An answer to my questions would definitely be appreciated, and good job on this review.
It's just sounds effects. If it really did that, I'm pretty sure you might get shot someday 😂
Biggest gripe is it’s too slippery. Not enough texture. I stippled mine which warped the bottom edges upwards near the release button but it’s much better than it was before despite it. Now it doesn’t feel like it’s going to fly out of my hands anymore. A heat gun should fix the warping but if there’s one update this wallet needs is a grippier surface 100%.
I have this wallet for a year now, I like it , is pretty durable, sometimes when It drops , it will open , so that not great
Thanks for sharing!
Nice review, but some audio sync issues on the first overhead cam segment.
Yes, something I've never noticed before on these reviews.
Erik Kalifornia yeah, they’re usually in sync. It’s a very easy mistake to do tho :)
@@senseored Yeah, you even see this in movies. Camera angles from behind actors who's lips are out of sync with the dialogue.
Yes, I switched machines with new software installed and had a couple videos with that problem. It's been fixed.
have you reviewed the true virtue wallets yet? they are very simular to the flipside
Hi Justin, we have one in our inventory, but haven't reviewed it yet, I'll add your vote to it!
Take the rating with a grain of salt. He is right, It is a EDC crowd wallet. I own this wallet. I carry it in my back pocket. I am a utility storm chaser. This wallet takes a beating. It does not come with the attachment I love. The attachment I like will carry two cards, frequently used cards. The same attachment comes with a tray. The tray holds 3 normal keys or coins. It also has a lanyard. The lanyard is great for a key or a air tag/smart tag.
Is it better to get the flip side 4 from their website as they have the accessory on it, or is it preferable to get it on Amazon?
Either way from what I hear, but if you want any of the accessories then I would just do it on their website.
@@walletopia awesome thank you again!
That flip spring is way too loud. Thx for the review. I don't want a wallet that makes so much noise just opening. Guess I'll keep looking.
My last leather wallet was over 100 dollars then I switched the the Flipside wallet. Yes it feels cheap and it's got a little bulk but I have had nothing but positive comments for the last 4 months folks!
Great news! What do find you like most and feel could be improved?
@@walletopia The only thing I would like to see is a slightly bigger area for money
@@shawnharris9067 Thanks Shawn!
I have one. I have been using it for years. But I recently bought a Stow wallet and I gotta say, I lts legit!
It is an amazing wallet!
You forgot to mention the protection the wallet has to prevent others from scanning your chip on debit cards you may be carrying and that the wallet is scratch resistant. Also when dropped your wallet will not explode, sending your cards, ID, and money all over the place in front of strangers. Ive had my flipside 4 for over a year already. Best wallet ive ever owned. I get compliments all the time. Cant wait for a flipside 5.
Glad it's performed so well. If there was anything you would change or feature you wish it had, what would that be?
walletopia most people are right handed, so am I. When i place the wallet down on a table with the release button towards my right hand, i notice the “flipside” logo upside down. I would Definitely fix that!!
Loved this wallet but the feel & look of it is so cheap. Hope they revise it.
If they would upgrade the materials it would be a huge improvement.
I feel like if I'm special in the head I thought that sound effect when it opened was real😂😂😂😂😂
Wait it's not? Lmao
Good review. Overhead camera audio sync issues aside ;). Wallet is bulky. I was thinking while watching it, that a good use for this wallet would be in situations where it might get wet, or sandy, like the beach or on vacation. Then you went ahead and confirmed it wasn't even water tight! I've never seen a plastic wallet like this that wasn't water and dust proof. From how you demonstrated card access, it looks like the difficulty in accessing the cards that aren't on top is going to be a deal breaker for most. I'm going to hard pass on this one.
It's liked by many, but has several issues in my mind.
Como y donde puedo comprar una soy de México
Podría estar disponible en Amazon México.
Wow. Try taking one apart. I did, and it was a bitch. And may I say, very intelligently put together. I wanted to remove the center flipper, the card slots, and the money clip so I can store only cash in it. Haha I shoved so many bills in it after I hollowed it out. Took forever to file through the high-strength polycarbonate resin. I had to use a file to shape the shoulders, and then gorilla glue the shoulders back on the wallet to hold the metal bar in place. First thing to most likely ware out will be the springs. All in all, it’s so strong that I bought a new one. My score is 36/50.
Thanks for the overview and I would agree, the spring would be first to go. Give me your breakdown on your score by category, I'm interested to see how you scored each area now that you've experienced the guts of the wallet 😀
walletopia i scored the same as you except i have quality at a 5.
With weighting in the scoring that would give you a score of 38/50
walletopia very niice
please. more zipper coin wallets. im looking small-medium size.thanks.
Here are a few:
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This looks like the shark wallet on the outside, the button mechanism will eventually break...I don’t have one so I can’t say... I ended up getting the D01 Dapper Bifold instead
Good choice on the wallet!
walletopia hey thanks 😊
Hi
Too thick for my liking. Maybe if they offered it in a slim or minimalist version...
Yes, a thinner version would be a great option as the bulkiness of this wallet does turn many people off.
las carteras ogon tienen mejor aspecto. parecen mas ergonomicas.
sí, la billetera Ogon se ve más ergonómica
hola. paraser la version cuatro, tiene pinta de ser una mierda. me ha gustado el momento del disparo. me gustan mucho tus videos. sigue asi.
Gracias, sí se ve un poco barato :)
I would get one if it had rubbers seals and rfid block , maybe 🤔 maybe 🤔.. maybe also pushing lol 😂 maybe a titanium one , wait , lol 😆
Haha, it's great how you can see a wallet and immediately know what you like and don't. Honestly, that's what motivates most wallet manufacturers. They don't find what they want so they create it themselves!!
Genuinely some of the most expensive plastic ive ever seen ngl.
For a wallet that has few peers, you score harshly!
It's a huge plastic box that offers zero benefits over a traditional leather wallet.
@@Bungle2010 Diff'rent strokes and all. I've long retired my traditional leather wallet and have been toting my flipside about everyday without complaint since 2007 as memory serves.. Every now and then I explore new or alternative options but I have keep coming back to this one. For me, its as perfect a solution as I've ever found for what I need and what I carry.
Simple. Easy. Solid. Enough.
Scudo vs Flip Side.
Great idea!
mine did sound like a gun when it opened. Amazon sent me a full refund.
Too low of a score. I got 8 cards on the one side but 2 insurance cards and dl card on the other plus 5 bills. You did not mention that this has RFID protection.
The gunfire says it all....
Just don’t get these. It’s no from me! 😂
Richard Barnes Why’s that?
Jonathan, it’s a polycarbonate pile of pish! Am into making my carry look and feel awesome, not cheapen it down by placing it all inside a cheap and nasty piece of plastic. Also, the whole way it works just makes me 🤦🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️ What a waste of time. lol
Richard Barnes it functions brilliantly. As a wallet it is the most functional one I have ever had. And I have wasted a LOT of money on wallets including my newest $95 One Star Leather 6 pocket wallet. Countless Recycled Firefighters, Flowfolds, Saddleback Leather products... department store minimalist wallets, billfolds, trifolds... none of them worked as well as the FlipSide. It IS kinda bulky and cheap looking/feeling though, I’ll give you that.
it is simply the best wallet i ever owned , keeps ur cards and cash safe, practical and hella durable , using mine for 5 years and still looks i just opened it.
Are you kidding? You might as well buy Altoids in a tin and you get a free wallet. 40 bucks? Crush resistance on a wallet? From a pure esthetics point of view, understand its in the eye of the beholder, that think is ugly.
I try to keep an open mind about people's taste in things and I absolutely , never want to insult someone else's taste! That being said, this is the worst looking wallet that I have ever seen. It looks like a toddler's toy to me! I could never ever carry it!The thing is, I'm the old out-outdated guy, because this wallet is so popular and so loved!! lol ,,, This wallet has an incredible following and I just do not get it!
dude...everything was good until you got to scoring, no offense but your scoring makes no sense
quality looks like a 4...it's not solid as a rock,but it's not flimsy crap either
price is a 4-5...it's made in the USA, of course it's going to cost more, but that keeps manufacturing jobs here
featuresv5...what more do you want; a toothbrush and coin carrier???
usability...i'll give you that, some crybaby will whine that he has to go through the 'hassle' of actually finding the card he wants....(oh the tragedy of it all )
perception...since perception is basically "first opinion/ impression'...i go 4
it's now on my short list of next wallet
It’s weighted. Here’s the video that explains it. czcams.com/video/4rW2Pfspab4/video.htmlsi=BAddX1be7XKmKTrZ
I have a Flipside 3, and I have been using it for over three years. One additional problem with the product is that sliding cards in and out cause them to wear off in time. I also agree that its look can be improved to make it more premium. However the real problem is the company itself. They are very discriminative in their potential customers. They only ship to a number of selected countries--only Anglo-Saxon countries to be precise--and disguise their discriminating practice by referring to subpar postage system in the rest of the world. I don't buy it!
Audio and video horribly out of sync
How the hell is this called a wallet? Its a power brick for christ sake! What is wrong with you people!