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I've come to understand that these pseudo "leather" wallets I can buy at my local mall don't last very long. So, when I see a product like the Ridge wallet, I get a bit curious about whether it may be worth it. I'd buy it right away were it not for the rather hefty price tag. Let's explore some alternatives to the expensive Ridge wallets.
We’ve definitely seen our fair share of minimalist wallets, and it feels like we see newer, simpler ones all the time. But the Decadent Minimalist DM1 really takes the cake. It’s literally just a single piece of metal – aluminum, nickel or titanium, CNC-machined – with zero moving parts, straps, hinges, screws or magnets. Just a one-sided frame.
You’re looking for a minimalist utility wallet, but you don’t want to compromise on looks. You kinda like the leather and feel that a real wallet has ample leather – even if it is a “utility wallet.” So, you opt for the Trayvax Ascent- a minimalist wallet designed to slip into your front pocket, consisting of a stainless-steel frame with hand-stitched, full-grain leather sleeve sides.
We are certainly no strangers to minimalist wallets of all kinds, whether leather, metal or duct tape. But when it comes to downright minimal EDC gear, the Tin Mill Passport Hardback take the cake. It’s technically not a minimalist wallet, as it is designed for stashing your passport. But we guess it could also double as a super simple wallet for a stash of cash.
Losing you wallet sucks. Even if you’re not in the habit, but have merely misplaced it once or twice, losing your wallet is an easy way to put a damper on your day. Or week, or month. That’s why Ekster Ultra Slim Smart Wallets look like such a good idea.
We’ve seen quite a few minimalist wallets here at Gear for Life. But we’ve rarely, if ever, seen anything as simple and minimal as the Cardamon Wallet 1. Designed by a former Arc’teryx designer, the Cardamon took three years to create and perfect; they wasted no effort and ignored no detail in getting it right.
Minimalist and utility wallets are meant for slimming down the load in your pocket as well as being built to handle any trip you might throw at it. And these days, they're also asked to provide a layer of protection from potential cyberthieves. The Trayvax Original does all three.