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Dash 4.0 wallet is a slimmer, more expandable version

By Andy Jacobs / May 11, 2015 / News / Crowdfunded, Wallets / Leave a Comment

Steven Elliot is at it again with a crowdfunded Kickstarter campaign for his newest wallet design, the Dash 4.0. It retains the quick-access thumb slot for a frequently-used card and the coated, synthetic Saffiano “leather” front from previous versions. It also builds on the previous three Dash wallets with several improvements including a flexible 4-way stretch elastic back for expansion […]

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Discover the virtues of the TRU VIRTU Wallet

By Janet Cloninger / April 29, 2015 / News / RFID shielding, Wallets / 1 Comment

The TRU VIRTU Wallet Oyster Series is made of aluminum, so it can block RFID scanners from reading your cards. It’s a clamshell-style wallet that measures about 3.8″ X 2.7″ X 1″, but it has room for cards and receipts in one compartment and cash and coins in a second. Each compartment has its own button

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Protect your cash, cards, and personal papers in this anti-theft wallet when you travel

By Janet Cloninger / April 23, 2015 / News / RFID shielding, Travel Gear, Wallets / 1 Comment

My husband was telling me about a co-worker who has to travel outside the country a lot on business. This person said he was swarmed by a crowd of people, all talking at him and bumping into him in the lobby of his hotel. When he reached into his pocket, grabbed his wallet out, and

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RC Fibers Classic RC clip and D15 Wallet review

By Andy Chen / April 22, 2015 / Reviews / money clip, Wallets / 2 Comments

I’ve been downsizing the weight and quantity of “stuff” I carry around. This includes my pockets. RC Fibers makes a series of lightweight wallet products made in the USA, so I thought I’d take a look.

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Go-Comb is a comb that fits in your wallet

By Julie Strietelmeier / April 13, 2015 / News / Pocket Gear, Wallets / 2 Comments

For those times when you need to tidy up your hairdo but don’t have access to your normal set of beauty tools, I present the Go-Comb. The Go-Comb is a fine toothed comb that has been specially designed to fit in your wallet’s credit card slot so that it becomes part of your EDC. Available

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The Vallett wallet is a gentleman’s best friend

By Larry Geisz / April 11, 2015 / News / Crowdfunded, Wallets / 2 Comments

When it comes to every day carry items, I am always looking for the unique or different, especially when it comes to wallets. I am not necessarily in the market for a new wallet, but when I see one that has a little quirk or a different design philosophy I like to check it out.

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Waterfield Designs Spike Wallet review

By Bill Kuch / April 8, 2015 / Reviews / Wallets / 2 Comments

A couple of reviews ago, I mentioned that I had a new job and was receiving many business cards and I reviewed a solution to mange them. Well, if one is receiving business cards it’s normal to exchange your card, so I needed a way to carry them. I did dig up an old silver

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Recess Holdster card wallet review

By Ryan Chapman / April 3, 2015 / Reviews / Wallets / Leave a Comment

Several years ago, my mother had a simple card wallet that I really liked. Unfortunately, we could never find it in stores, so I have been using a men’s wallet for a couple years now to make do. I never carry cash anyway, so why do I need a full blown wallet? The Recess Holdster

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WaterField Designs now offering minimalist Spike wallet and biz card holder

By Julie Strietelmeier / March 5, 2015 / News / Wallets / Leave a Comment

The days of the bulging Costanza wallet may be numbered now that Apple Pay and other forms of mobile payment starts to become popular. WaterField’s new Spike wallets hold your driver’s license, transit card and a few bills (plus a house key when necessary), and will fit into your front pocket. They are made with

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Bellroy makes the perfect go-to-lunch wallet

By Janet Cloninger / February 27, 2015 / News / Gear for women, Wallets / Leave a Comment

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The Carry Out Wallet from Bellroy is a slim leather wallet that can hold most everything you need for a day doing errands or a travel day. The Carry Out is 8.2″ X 4.3″, and it has room for 6-16+ cards inside. There’s room for currency and coins, special pockets for a SIM card and

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This leather wallet and iPhone 6 case is Apple-Pay compatible

By Janet Cloninger / January 28, 2015 / News / Cases and Covers, iOS, iPhone 6, Wallets / Leave a Comment

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This handmade Leather Wallet with iPhone 6 Case has space for cash, five credit cards, and another pocket for ID or business cards. It’s made of top-quality Italian cowhide and measures 5.75″ x 3.7″ x 0.55″. The pocket for the iPhone 6 is lined with a natural velour to protect your phone, and it’s designed with

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This front pocket wallet carries cards, cash, and coins

By Janet Cloninger / January 21, 2015 / News / Wallets / Leave a Comment

The Slim Leather Wallet by abrAsus is attractive and functional. Closed, it’s only 3.56 inches long X 2.31″ wide X 0.98″ thick; it’s 7.63″ wide when opened. It’s a perfect size for a front-pocket wallet. Inside are pockets to hold up to 7 cards and another for coins. There’s a cash slot between the two pieces of

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Bellroy Elements Pocket Wallet review

By Andy Jacobs / January 15, 2015 / Reviews / Wallets / 13 Comments

Ever wish your wallet was the perfect combo of thin, stylish, secure and durable? Yep, me too. I’d been on the hunt for such a unicorn for some time when I discovered that one my favorite wallet makers, Bellroy, had released their new Elements Range of wallets. Billed (see what I did there) as “Extra

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Wezel Wallet Easel review

By Andy Jacobs / December 24, 2014 / Reviews / universal phone stand, Wallets / 4 Comments

I like wallets, and I also like items that are multi-functional, which give better value for their price as well as potentially enabling you to carry less stuff around. When Julie asked me if I’d like to try out a Wezel wallet, my first thought was, “A what?” I was immediately intrigued by the name and

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Bellroy adds the Phone Pocket to their range of Elements wallets

By Julie Strietelmeier / December 16, 2014 / News / Cases and Covers, iOS, Wallets / 2 Comments

Back in July Andy told us about Bellroy’s new line of Elements wallets. Made of leather, these wallets are designed to be water-resistant for on the go active people. Now Bellroy has added another wallet to this range. It’s the Phone Pocket, which includes the same features as their original Elements wallets such as a

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This iPhone 6 Plus case has an actual wallet in it

By Janet Cloninger / December 7, 2014 / News / Cases and Covers, iOS, iPhone 6 Plus, Wallets / 3 Comments

Most wallet-style phone cases have only one or two slots to serve as your wallet, but the Jstyle Leather Wallet iPhone Case for iPhone 6 Plus is an actual wallet. The wallet has two flaps that have a total of eight card slots and an ID window; there are also two pockets to hold cash

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Configure your own iPhone case wallet exactly as you want it

By Janet Cloninger / December 1, 2014 / News / Cases and Covers, iOS, iPhone 5/5S, iPhone 6, Wallets / Leave a Comment

We’ve looked at a lot of phone cases with wallet functions, but none is as configurable as the HoldTight iPhone case from Felix. The HoldTight has a backplate that snaps out of the case. You arrange the seven bands (3 vertical, 4 horizontal) into the configuration that will best hold what you want to carry on

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This RFID wallet also contains a 3000mAh backup battery

By Janet Cloninger / November 30, 2014 / News / Batteries and Chargers, RFID shielding, Wallets / 1 Comment

QVC is offering a set of two HALO 3000mAh Ultra Slim Portable Chargers with RFID Card Wallet as their Today’s Special Value. Each charger is individually boxed with a set of cables: USB-to-microUSB charging cable, USB to 8-pin charging cable (Lightning), and a 30-pin connector tip. The HALO charger has enough power to recharge phones or

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Keep your phone charged with the Power Wallet

By Janet Cloninger / November 24, 2014 / News / Android, Batteries and Chargers, iOS, Smartphone accessory, Wallets / Leave a Comment

The Power Wallet from Photojojo is big enough to use as your go-to-lunch wallet, with room for your phone inside, plus room for cards and cash, too. At 4.5” high X 8.5” long X 1” deep, it’s big enough to accommodate the iPhone 6 Plus. The wallet is made of synthetic leather, and it has a removable

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STM Flip Folio Case also protects the screen of your iPhone 6 or 6 Plus

By Janet Cloninger / November 19, 2014 / News / Case and stand, Cases and Covers, iOS, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, Wallets / 2 Comments

It’s not going to wake your iPhone when you open the cover, of course, but STM’s Flip Folio Case for iPhone 6 or 6 Plus will cover your phone like a Smart Case covers an iPad. The Flip Folio holds the phone in a molded plastic back cover; all ports, controls, and the camera are

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