lets talk wallets!

Tefal · 19 Apr 2015 at 05:08

so after losing my *cough* second*cough* wallet forgetting to zip up my pocket when on the motorway, it's time for a new one.

anyway got me thinking cause my wallet lives int he pocket of my leather jacket it nearly always gets soaking wet when i'm riding in the raid, so curious is there's any decent alternatives to he traditional leather wallet that might stand up to the abuse a bit more?

usual things in my wallet are about 8 cards and occasional some cash.

So show us all your wallets!

Bes · 19 Apr 2015 at 06:58

They are not mega durable, but the Bellroy Slim Sleeves are nice, slender wallets.

niko · 19 Apr 2015 at 07:16

Bes said:
They are not mega durable, but the Bellroy Slim Sleeves are nice, slender wallets.

they also do waterproof versions

benjii · 19 Apr 2015 at 08:44

Make one out of Duct tape.

Nitefly · 19 Apr 2015 at 08:58

Unless it's purpose specific, which I know it is for the OP, just buy the cheapest practical wallet you can buy in TK Maxx.

Buying an expensive wallet is even more pointless than buying an absurdly expensive watch.

Randomface74 · 19 Apr 2015 at 09:18

I use a metal business card holder for my:
- cards
- notes

I don't really use coins.

I've had this for years, rock solid. And much thinner/lighter than a leather wallet.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000RY1C24

ValiantUK91 · 19 Apr 2015 at 09:19

Just use a sealable plastic bag??

Or just buy a cheap one off the bay

Cosimo · 19 Apr 2015 at 09:25

Sandwich bag and a rubber band?

Rotty · 19 Apr 2015 at 09:31

I have a Paul Smith vintage stripe one

http://www.paulsmith.co.uk/uk-en/sh...dGCTRobJMhvOu4DvtENlY8epRZ8UX0aVgEaAgrW8P8HAQ

used to have a lovely Gucci one that lasted me years but eventually it fell apart

http://www.gucci.com/uk/styles/145754A0V1R2019#

RoboCod · 19 Apr 2015 at 09:39

Discard wallet. Discard cash cards. Discard loose change (only peasants carry that). Carry notes in back pocket. Win?

LordSplodge · 19 Apr 2015 at 09:39

Nitefly said:
Unless it's purpose specific, which I know it is for the OP, just buy the cheapest practical wallet you can buy in TK Maxx.

Buying an expensive wallet is even more pointless than buying an absurdly expensive watch.

Indeed. I buy a wallet, use it until it starts to fall apart and buy another cheap one.

mrk · 19 Apr 2015 at 09:40

Tefal said:
so after losing my *cough* second*cough* wallet forgetting to zip up my pocket when on the motorway, it's time for a new one.

anyway got me thinking cause my wallet lives int he pocket of my leather jacket it nearly always gets soaking wet when i'm riding in the raid, so curious is there's any decent alternatives to he traditional leather wallet that might stand up to the abuse a bit more?

usual things in my wallet are about 8 cards and occasional some cash.

So show us all your wallets!

Maybe stop raiding places then riding off at speed?

But on a more serious note,:

McBain · 19 Apr 2015 at 09:54

Bes said:
They are not mega durable, but the Bellroy Slim Sleeves are nice, slender wallets.

First reply and nailed it, Bellroy wallets are awesome!

stufflol · 19 Apr 2015 at 09:56

Do you get a free handbag with that purse?

Kuros · 19 Apr 2015 at 10:06

I just tend to buy the cheapest leather one from TK-Max/Primark or the likes. It will last me either 2-3 years or until it gets lost/stolen, then the cycle will repeat.

mysticsniper · 19 Apr 2015 at 10:17

So with your track record, you need a shoulder holster wallet.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_f...H0.TRS0&_nkw=shoulder+holster+wallet&_sacat=0

sprite1275 · 19 Apr 2015 at 10:22

Hire security guard to carry it for you. If he loses it you can beat him with his truncheon.

ElliorR · 19 Apr 2015 at 10:49

mysticsniper said:
So with your track record, you need a shoulder holster wallet.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_f...H0.TRS0&_nkw=shoulder+holster+wallet&_sacat=0

If American cops shot people who had these on I don't think anyone would mind.

Fortunately my bike jacket has a pocket that's top down so don't have this issue with my wallet but I do have my main bunch of keys in a side pocket and I get paranoid about that when riding and check it's done up far too often.

Terminal_Boy · 19 Apr 2015 at 11:16

mrk said:
Maybe stop raiding places then riding off at speed?

But on a more serious note,:

Ducti wallet in one of those = sorted.

http://www.ducti.co.uk

aardvark · 19 Apr 2015 at 11:42

any old trifold leather one.
the one i have atm is at least 10 years old and still going strong.