The 10 Best Hard EDC Wallets. PERIOD.
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I have a carbon fiber ekster and love it, something to note is the carbon fiber ones won't get scratched up like the aluminum version. The thing about wallets for me is that I'm not going to carry a slim or hard wallet if it's noticeably harder to use than a leather bifold. Most hard wallets make you shuffle through your cards or remove multiple if they aren't the face card and that's something I don't want to be doing with a line behind me at the gas station.
Super cool review, thanks for taking the time to do such a comprehensive review! I love my Fantom Wallet because of the attachments, I had the Ekster but it broke after only 6 months of use.
I've been carrying the trayvax armoured summit for years now and love it I have also carried it with the leather note book accessory which includes an open holder and obviously an area to hold a small notebook, loving the channel even tho it makes me realise how much cool EDC I miss out on being from the UK
I have been using armatuscarry kydex wallets for about 4 years now,and absolutely love them. I've had multiple different designs,but I think the tan is my favorite. It's is an exact match with my little Spartan blades fixed blade. The little strap it had to snap and hold the cards in works great for cash.
My Dango M2 is absolutely my favorite I can carry paper cards in the leather side, a bunch of cards in the metal side and I use the rubber strap to secure the little cash I carry. It is a fantastic addition to my EDC.
I have the dango d007 and I love it, gives a bit of both worlds of hard and soft wallets, very flexible, smallish, holds a pen, notebook, cash, cards. Also glass breaker and bottle opener. It's beautiful, durable, modular, and it can hold what you need and more.
I love my Grip6 without the finger loop. I have 3 IDs I carry, along with my NCCWP, NC Lifetime HF card, then my bank cards. I love the leather holster.
I have had an Akeeni XSTO (8card)for about over a year. I have an additional back plate that originally hid my Tile card, but after not renewing the tile subscription I have my metal beard comb there.
You know you don’t need a subscription for tiles to work? They still work it just isn’t the extra stuff
I love my 8 card Xsto, as I have 3 of them. I’m always looking for the ultimate minimalist wallet. After using the Xsto for about a year, I have changed to the Decadent Minimalist. It’s as minimal as you can get. I use a ridge coin tray as a drawer to hold cash.
I’ve been using the Decadent Minimalist Wallet DM1 and it’s great! You just choose what size depending on how many cards and it’s just a slim single piece of titanium or aluminum.
I’ve been very happy with the grip6 (no finger loop). I love how the cards rise up on both sides. Very easy to find and grab the one I want. It is bulkier than a true minimalist walker, but is still perfectly reasonable in my pocket. And I love the satisfying track as I lock the cards back in. I’ve never accidentally launched my cards, but it is possible. Plus I love the leather over orange aluminum combo I went with.
@@robertdavezac I agree. You certainly can launch your cards if you want to, but I have never had it happen accidentally and I've had mine for over a year.
OMG Thank you!!! That Westmade Wallet is exactly what I've been looking for. I've carried a Ridge Wallet for years and was never a fan of the horizontal way the cards went in and out. Since then, I've been carrying a Pop Socket Wallet, not even on the back of my phone, just as a regular wallet. I just love the form factor and vertical positioning but hate the cheap plastic and awkward knob where the Pop Socket attaches. I was even thinking of reaching out to you and the community to help me find a new wallet, but I think you just showed it to me in this video. lol
Love my Ekster parliament wallet! Cool to see you have it on the list because not many people I have mentioned them too have ever even heard of the brand
I’d offer that the Dango D01 Dapper wallet deserves a position on this list. I wanted a minimalist bifold wallet and I absolutely love how it carries in my pocket. Worth checking out.
I’ve had the Trayvax element non stop for about three years and it has warn very well. I appreciate all your great content and your take on things that you bring to the table.
Akeeni Xsto, that's been my favorite for a few years now, used to be the Stow Slip. It's centered around holding cash but uses the cards to hold the cash in, most everything else I've seen are cenetered around holding cards and try to shoehorn on a way to hold cash afterwards.
I've been using the Dango A10 pen wallet for almost 2 years now. Love that you can use other adapters and changes it to another wallet. A wallet carries cash either with a pocket, strap, or clip. A card holder does not carry cash.
I think you did a excellent job with the variety of hard wallets you showcased! I'm personally not a hard wallet guy myself, might have something to do with the fact that I own and operate a leather shop! You just can't beat the patina of a well used veg tan leather wallet! Carry On man!
Great video... a bit off the topic, may i know what's the watch you're wearing? Thanks
I'll always go with the Redeemed Creations notebook wallet with a hard notebook. Awesome video as always Taylor 👌
I love the flipside. I get so many complements from it… It holds cards, but it also has a slot for your ID and it holds 4-6 bills. It might not be the best looking one but its the most practical for sure, I dont spend time pulling out all my cards, and going through them (when you have a 4 year old this is key lol) and its slimmer than any of my old bi-tri fold wallets. Even though its hard plastic which might feel cheap, it has lasted more than any of my old wallets.
Ive been eyeing the Bellroy though for a slimmer carry
Came to say this, I beat the crap out of my flipside and it just keeps on going, absolutely love it. I love it so much that I just bought another one to replace my 3 year old because I wanted a different color
Love my flip side. Had it for like 2 years now, maybe idk I suck with time. And I've tried out other wallets since then but went back to the flip side in the week. I love how I don't have to struggle getting my cash in or out
You completely wrong about the flip side wallet. Hands down best wallet I’ve ever owned in my 55 years. Unbeatable.
The Minimalist Wallet from Ti2Design is also really great and is the most minimal wallet I've ever used. It's basically just a big titanium money clip that has a backplate exactly the size of a card.
Similar to the Lever Gear one mentioned, but with a larger, better clip designed for cards, and it is all Ti.
Nice Video! do yo know if Groove Life will release their wallets again anytime soon?
Love your vids and content man! Been following for years. I do worry for your credit cards though - the numbers weren’t blurred out and very clear to see.
Great Video! I have to add my favorite wallet.Chaves. Love it. Yes it has a money clip but sometimes cash has to go somewhere. The Chaves Ultramar ti-fold at only $49 full one piece titanium is a great deal IMO. They are back in stock from Chaves knives. Very low number batches.
I bought a flipside v3 back in 2018 or so, upgraded to the v4 in 2019, then gave the 3 to my dad. Stopped carrying it in like late 2019 because of the bulkiness and now I use a traditional Fossil Billfold. My dad was still carrying the v3 last month so I gave him my v4 and he loves it.
I don’t think you can get the exact model I have anymore but I carry the Dango M1 blacked out aluminum wallet with a black leather bi-fold addition. It is fantastic. Been using it for about 2 years now and I probably won’t even try anything else. It has a very small footprint and still allows me to carry all the cards I need and my punch card for work. For anyone who wants a slick hard wallet but needs a fair amount of real estate, I recommend it highly. Also you can run it without the leather addition if you want a smaller profile, the option is nice.
Loving my XSTO. So simple. I had the dango at the end and the strap gets to loose after moving it all over the place. I also have a muradin bifold, which is kind of like dango which I love but it's bulky. Tried a pop up vulkit but the trigger feels cheap, sent it back the next day.
Superior review! Will go with the Westmade. I would like to inquire about the watch you are wearing? Thank you
I have tried two of the trayxax and one from Husk that I don't think they make anymore but found one that you did not mention that is my favorite, definitely minimalist, searach, "decadent minimalist wallet" and it will come up. It is a bit expensive in titanium and has an optional money clip that slides into place. Basically a U-shape with the ends curved in a bit to hold cards in.
just my 2 cents.. i use a Secrid wallet, it holds up to 12 cards, 6 in the main bit and 3 on both sides of the folding tab(?) it has a sleeve thing for you cash as well, and it comes in a lot of different variations as well
I have an Akeeni XSTO that I've been using for about 6 months. (6 card). Love the fact that with a black face card to put on it, both my cards and cash are not visible when looking at the wallet. The secondary storage for business cards is also quite nice
I've had my Xsto for a year and a half and I'm still very happy with it. Super easy to use and cash being hidden under the cards is awesome. Definitely doesn't get the recognition it should imo
Yes, definitely one if my favorite wallets. Personally I prefer my Slimpuro Znap wallet though for more cards
Unfortunately you end up in same boat as ridge and other slim wallets. Cards scrape. Emboss wear. Strip on back wears from cards up against without a divider
I missed what you said about that small leather wallet with the short leather cord. What brand and model is that that you carry? I have been looking for something like it. Thanks for all of your excellent EDC videos!
I had a $30 RIDGE knock-off that fell apart on me after about 6 months. I've had my authentic RIDGE in blue aluminum for 9 months and it works great, although the aluminum does scratch. I rarely carry cash, and carrying my wallet in a front pocket is so much nicer than a back pocket leather wallet.
I’ve had my ridge for 3 years in December. Things held up great. Used the lifetime warranty a couple times after washing it in the washing machine. Send me some new elastic
Yeah I grabbed a clone too. Mine's holding up great I may buy a real ridge one day but for the price and what you get I'm happy with my clone.
@@amycus22 yup got decent clone of the ridge its going 12 months strong.
Daily driving an 5€ aliexpress knockoff for 4-5 years now :D
My first minimal wallet will be a clone, just to see if it works for me. If it does work for me I'll upgrade to a better clone.
Some of the name-brands are ridiculously over-priced.
I love my Flip Side wallet for 6 years now- carries everything and is RFID protective. It is bulky but I use a sling and have never had an issue.
I love mines too but I kinda want something slimmer
I’ve been using a Ridge for a couple years. I really like it, and the cash under the strap works just fine.
Great video....as Always! A few in there that I need to check out. But the Most important thing is when are you dropping that HAT?????
Seriously!
I just pre ordered the titanium hellbent!!! I have the aluminum now and it freaking love it!! I do know what you mean about the cards being kinda clumsy to take out but I’ll take that for the durability of the wallet.
Great video! I was surprised you didn’t have a SCUDO wallet on the list. It’s my favorite hard wallet. I rotate between a SCUDO wallet and an Open Sea Leather wallet.
Nice video, I don’t carry a hard wallet but they have always intrigued me. Side note, I can’t imagine carrying a phone in a front pocket. I almost refuse to wear pants or shorts that don’t have a phone pocket on them. Kuhl Rydr are my pants of choice, lots of options for shorts.
Hey Taylor long time hope you are doing well and staying safe, congratulations on your channel growing 👍🏽
Groove (w/money clip, not leather piece) and Decadent Minimalist are great. Used the DM for over a decade, recently got the Groove from KS and have been using it since it arrived. Slightly thinner than the DM, downside is it can't hold as much cash. The DM money clip is a beast.
Just order a groove wallet with metal clip. I will probably take the clip off. I really don't use cash and if I dove there is no way a money chip will hold it lol.
Just curious what watch you’re wearing in this video
I’ve used the Ekster, grip6 and the fantom. Currently the fantom won me over because it’s the most customizable. I got it with the silicon band and a cash clip. The grip6 is second place personally (of the three) because I love the wallet but hated the leather attachment. I had it with the finger loop too and never had the issue with the cards flying out. Only stopped using it because my finger loop broke which made it uncomfortable to use., so I thought to try something new. The ekster is my least favorite that I’ve tried because while the sizes can be changed, it’s thin footprint forced me to 1/4 fold, but doing so made the wallet too bulky. My dream would be a wallet with a sleek body as ekster, a mechanism like the Grip6 and the customizable nature of the fantom. Essentially a Grip 6 with a cash clip and an elastic rather than a leather pouch.
I've been carrying the flipside for quite a while now after seeing my buddy with it. Due to the various ID cards and credit/debit cards I carry, I need something that has some storage capacity. Yes, it is big and bulky, but it works for me.
I have a couple of the vice wallets. The design is great. Very cool looking. I've used em for about 3 yes now. Haven't been let down.
I have a Ridge Wallet in Forged Carbon, looks great but found it cumbersome to use. Got the Bellroy Flip Case Second Edition in Racing Green and it’s my go-to wallet!
I recently got a pretty cool hard wallet really cheap just by accident actually. It's a Aiuwo. It has the AirTag "pocket" on it and it is wrapped in leather and opens kinda like a trifold wallet but the pockets are very minimal. It also has the trigger pocket for cards. I wouldn't pay what I found it for online but for what I got it for, for sure. I got it at a Amazon return liquidator wholesale place.
I have the ekster with leather, I think the call it the Parliament. I can highly recommend it! Main bit like the one shown here holds 5 cards easy, if I didn't have a card with raised text still, it would hold 6. Then I keep my license in the strap on the inside (like the strap he took off, only its sewn into the leather. Then there is a leather flap that covers that all up, and it is perfect for holding small thin stuff like insurance cards, or a folder sticky note or business card. Despite all that, it is still very slim and I don't even notice it in my pocket.
I rock the trayvax element, and the 2.0 og. I'm considering the contour in titanium but it's 220$ now i bought the blacked out contour and also recieved a free summit. Love em all.
For years i have carried a business card holder for my cards. Problem is, it keeps shedding my pocket after awhile. I need a minimalist design, at work i wear a toolbelt and anything larger will not work. Appreciated this video. Lots of great options to decide from. 👍
Very good video roundup of hard wallets. However, the most minimal wallet is Decadent Minimalist's DM-1 wallet. It's just a metal frame around the edges of your cards. I don't have one yet, but I'm thinking of getting it.
I appreciate the overview of these. I wanted to mention you should take a look at Dango’s wallets. I saw someone else had mentioned them as well in the comments. I’ve had mine for 7-8 years now, the D01 Dapper model.
Do you have any thoughts on the Secrid wallet?
I’ve been using flip side wallet for 5 or 6 years now!! Plenty of room for cards, ID, and cash with the option to add the flip kick that increases room for cards or keys or coins 😊
I was surprised you didn't mention the Aviator wallet. I carry the carbon fiber version. It's compact, extremely light and German engineered.
Are you planning to do a review on the SCUDO Superleggera C7?
I've owned just about every Trayvax wallet and there are pros and cons to them all. Until recently, I would have told you that the element was my favorite, but have found my way back to the contour. I like the Ascent, but it really only carries 7 cards comfortably and I don't love how money is held. If I am going to a wedding, I may change up to the ascent, but for now I'll stick with contour. I had a Ridge wallet in Carbon fiber and its ok. A little clunky getting out cards and thick with airtag attachment.
Ekster for me since 3 or 4 years now and that thing is fire! great video btw!
I just recently got a leather wallet from grim workshop. Really nice and simple. Definitely more of a card holder than hard wallets. Hard wallets have never really been my thing but maybe need to look into some of these.
The Dango M2 Maverick in nickel plated and rawhide leather, handcrafted and Made in the USA, is my FAV! I do not carry tons of cards or cash. Just the facts mam. My DL, ATM card, 2 Credit cards, and my local shopping club card and done.
i know this is an old comment but i have to agree.... dango makes some great stuff and made in america makes them even better..... i have the m1 lite and have a10 on the way
Loving the channel here in 🇬🇧. Got myself an Aviator airtag. Great wallet and a decent price too.
Ridge gang 🔥🔥 seriously so glad i made the switch. Kind of addicted, i had the black Damascus, then the rose gold, then had to get the neon tiki. now im waiting for my red one in the mail, im going to crackle paint it to create a custom eddie munson ridge wallet
I bought the Trayvax Original 2.0 and they gave me a Summit (without the armor) for free. I do not like the Summit at all, the strap always loosens up and although you can carry 8 cards, as soon as you add a little cash, it pushes the top card or two above the retaining clip.
A few questions:
- I saw that you had the Original 2.0 in the pile that didn't make the cut, but you never talked about what you don't like about it and I'd like to hear. I like that it retains the cards with the paracord that snaps over the end and it can be adjusted for the amount of cards you carry. It also holds more cash.
- I'm old school and actually carry cash, always $200-$300 bucks. It's always been an issue with these types of wallets which is why I like the 2.0. How do you solve for more cash than the average guy? And how do you handle any amount of cash in the wallets on your list that don't have a place for it? Only way I've come up with is just a loose wad or separate money clip.
I'm in the market for one. I have been using that id window pull out leather thing you get in a wallet as my slim wallet but all my cards just lay in the fold and fall out everywhere all the time. I really like that shoot out Ekster wallet I might be getting that. thx for the vid
I have been carrying a slim clip for probably 20 years. It was one of those TV infomercial deals back in the day and I still think it's the best design going.
I just got the ridge for Christmas and I love this thing especially if you already don't carry a lot of cards, (I'm also coming from a thick leather tri fold)
I’m honestly surprised the Trayvax Ascent didn’t make the list. I’m totally gonna buy an armored summit and give that a try. But I feel like The Ascent is so much slimmer and would be more comfortable than The Element or the Contour. I’ve carried one of these for about three or four years now. When I first got mine I showed it to my brother, and he fell in love with it, so I got him one for his birthday that same year. Also they look fantastic, as will most other Trayvax, once you get that leather good and broken in. I only carry five cards in my wallet, because that’s all I need. But if you just work for either a bit and give it a stretch, I want to say my brother has around a dozen in his Ascent.
It’s also worth mentioning that all Trayvax products come with a 65 year warranty. Sure it’s not a lifetime, but it might as well be. Also for all the WA people, these are made locally in Bellingham, Washington.
I use the Trayvax Contour, you just can't beat it. Their quality, adjustability and customer care is unmatched.
What is the lanyard on your tray ax contour ?
I think the ridge does a good job compared to other with cash, because it keeps it separate from cards. And the money clip does not make it much thicker. I like it over the strap.
i carried the trayvax summit for yeeeeears and loved it. but a metal wallet isnt super comfortable in the front pocket. switching to a leather card wallet has been amazing. keep up the good work taylor! see ya on the discord ✌️
now that I think about it, my dad is nuts about his bi-fold wallet because of keeping receipts in it. I could see that new trayvax being appealing to him. he loves that leather with just a little touch of metal aesthetic
I’ve been using the decadent minimalist 12 card holder for a long time. I paired it with the ridge coin tray to carry cash cause I hate money clips. I love the setup so far but I am patiently waiting for the Gil Teks new Ti wallet.
I was curious if the Hellbent wallet was going to make this list. I've had the first iteration that was a kydex version with a kydex money clip built in. My money clip lost retention and then eventually broke. I contacted Hellbent and they sent me the version 2.5 for free. Which is basically the same thing but with a detachable money clip (I opted to order a Ti one) and I've had it for at least 5 years. The trick I found with the fanning (which I like over some of the other more popular wallets that kind of stack them like the Ridge) is that you keep your most used 3 cards at the top and they are quick access. My insurance cards and less used other cards go in the back.
I've been wanting to get the 3.0 Metal version for a long time but just haven't had the need to.
I've handled a friend's Ridge wallet and I do really like the feel of it but I just didn't like the idea of pulling out all the cards to find the one I need - maybe there's a trick that I might pick up by using it but it just didn't fit the bill for me.
I have about 20 cards including DL and other IDs. Will any of them work for that?
My hard wallet is Fidelo ECLIPSE Minimalist Wallet, It's vertical with a longer cutout that I can push the card up for more room to access rather than the horizontal wallet with a tiny thumb cutout. Just my personal preferences. Been using it for more than a year and I don't think that I will go back to a thick leather tri-fold wallet.
Great review. But why not include the Extremus Tactical Wallet? I just recently purchased one and it is very nice.
I carried the Flipside 4 wallet for 6 years. Had zero problems. Recently lost it while traveling for business. Ordered a new one last night.
I have tried a few on this list. The biggest problem I have is my credit cards are metal and just about every wallet I have tried scratches them up beyond the point of use. Any recommendations?
Why didn't the Trayvax Original 2.0 make the cut? I noticed in your pile but don't see that you mentioned it.
I just got my aviator wallet in the mail yesterday and honestly it's my new favorite thing
I use a ridge knock-off currently a rossm but am getting a pirna as I like the newer forged carbon plates that come on them that were copied from ridge but are quite a bit cheaper as the problem will ridge is the price and you can get a decent knock off for a quarter of the price I switched to hard wallet's about 18 months ago and can't see me going back to the old style bifold leather wallet
Can you tell me where to get those fantom cards?? Those are great for wallet reviews
Currently using otter pop wallet w MagSafe. But i do like mini topsider. Also the gerber barbill
Great Review! Trayvax Contour Wallet Love My Brass one over 3 years old
No one ever mentions Secrid. I put my original secrid through hell and back and it held up better than the contour and others. Maybe it’s the cost. I lost me old one and have tried about 10 others before I said screw it and ordered another secrid a few days ago. The two is admittedly thick but holds a ton of cards. The mini and slim hold enough for most people. I guess it can’t be in a minimal category with the mechanism and all that and they are a bit pricey but comparing what some elastic sandwich wallets go for, besides the cheaper ones on Amazon, and what you get for your money with the secrid wallets it’s not even a contest. Ekster looks similar at a lower price point but again zero comparison in quality and durability to secrid. I carry about 10 cards so the mechanism is really convenient for me. With 5 cards or under I guess I’d go with something that forces me to shuffle through them and it wouldn’t be a big deal. That small Vice one looked pretty cool if you you don’t have many cards to shuffle through. Might pick one of those up anyway for days I’m only carrying a few cards. Good video, maybe check out a secrid or see if they’ll send you one for review
I have the SECRID from Netherlands and I like it the smallest hard wallet on the market At less than 60 bucks. With leather cover that holds cash and extra cards.
I have the Grip loop wallet which is fun because it is fidgety, but I agree a bit bulkier. The Ekster is a bit of a Secrid ripoff which imho is the OG of button style hard wallets or card holders. The positive of the Ekster is that nothing sticks out, but that also makes it taller, so therefor for me Secrid still wins the title of best hard wallet.
I've carried hard wallets for quite a while, I've largely settled on the machine era that I got in titanium when it was a kickstarter I think holds about 5 cards taking up basically no more space than 6 cards but has the flexibility to expand at least some over that though the retention isn't the same once you get past about 5. That paired with a couple items from countycomm also in titanium work well for me, including a seperate money clip for cash. I like having them seperate so that if I need to pull out my cards I don't have to show that I have cash, and the titanium money clip from countycomm is very lightweight though of course does add some bulk.
Love my Machine Era Ti-5 too, had it for 5 years or so and it is perfect for me. Never had the urge to try anything else which says a lot.
I run the groove with the leather. The elastic ends up holding a TON and it’s now pretty bulky but I still really like it.
I carried a Ridge a few years ago for a while, but nothing beats a lovely soft leather wallet. Perfect one for me is the Topsider from Open Sea Leather - have been using that for a few months now and it's the best wallet I've ever used.
I had a custom wallet made by lost Dutchman but forgot it in my pants one day. Leather doesn't hold up too well to water unfortunately. And I'm also into fishing so that's another downside for leather wallets
I have the grove made minimalist wallet. It’s a hard wallet covered in leather that I believe grove made discontinued. But I’ve been carrying it for about 5 years and love it! And it’s made in USA!!
I like and use the Groove wallet. Thank you G.L. 👍👍
Dango A10 with single dtex attachment for work and leather bifold for the weekend. Personally find it the best option as it can be as big or as small as I need can even add a pen and note book if needed.
Yep, the modular aspect is what makes the a series so cool.
I use a Secrid, and have done for years now. It's compact and works flawlessly. Would be interested to hear what you think of them?
Same, mine is ancient and still holding up fine too. I don't think any of the wallets in the video could even hope to compete.
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I like the minimalist card holder but all my cards now have rfid symbol which makes the skeleton card holders a no go. Thanks for your reviews of all the card holders.
I love my contour. I had the OG treyvax for years and the bottle opener part would kill pants pockets.
I carried a Decadent Minimalist Aluminum that held 12 cards for a number of years. I do believe it may have been one of the first minimalist “hard” hard wallets. If you’re not familiar, it is essentially a frame. I also picked up one of the money clips. It started chewing up the edges of my cards which is why I stopped using it.
As for “trigger” wallets, i believe these are referred to as mechanical wallets. There is one that is made in Switzerland that is like 50k usd. It was designed by a watchmaker.
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I have had a contour for about a month now and I love it but this is my first hard wallet so I don't have a ton to compare it to other than my old billfold.
I have been using a HuMn Mini for over a decade and I would be hard pressed to use anything else. I love it.