Bellroy’s Hide & Seek features are fun, but are they useful?

[@walletopia]

Do you like the idea of clever spaces in your wallet or does it just create needless bulk?

[@3xceed]

I believe the only time it would be needless bulk is if it was bought without 'needing' the clever spaces. If that's the case, then the person who bought such a wallet simply bought the wrong wallet for their use case.

[@walletopia]

At times I wish I would put that much thought into a wallet before purchasing it. Often I'll look at a feature, think it's brilliant, assuming I'm going to use it, then don't. Now I'm left with a feature which more often than not creates bulk. Impulsiveness gets the best of me at times.

[@jtmcgee2]

I use all the features, I found that keeping fewer cards in the hidden area’s keeps the wallet thin,

[@walletopia]

@Wheeler Dealer Never a bad idea.

[@Gary-ib8dz]

I like this idea. I like to keep an extra $100. And I also like the idea of hiding my work ID. If I'm off work and looking for a specific card in my wallet, people don't need to know where I work.

[@sstevanuss]

I use this wallet for my daily use. I try not to loose the leather by not putting too much card, and surprisingly I can have total 11 cards without feeling bulk like my previous wallet. Never used the hidden area. So far I got no problem and I really love this product. I totally agree with your final score especially for the Price area.

[@walletopia]

Thanks for your experience it’s great to hear how wallets are used every day!

[@teamhop]

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[@jaskiratdeosi8548]

Do the coins ever fall out? I want to get this for my dad and he carries tons of cash cards and coins.

[@arott1994]

I've had this for almost 5 years now. The only sign of wear is a slight crease around the owl logo. It is NOT slimmer than a traditional wallet if you pack it with cards (I did), but even packed to the gills it is holding up to normal wear and tear. I love this so much. I will say though, I don't use the "hidden bill fold" area as designed. I just have both areas visible at all times, I use the divider to separate my USD and CAD money. It is a pain in the ass to fold the hidden fold over every time.

[@timmywashere1164]

I found this wallet on the job one day and used it just to keep company money separate from my own and used it for about a month until I found the first hidden compartment and kept digging and it blew my mind. Also there is an SD Card slot and if you stick your finger in the top "single card slot" and dig left, the pouch continues all the way to the other end of the wallet

[@walletopia]

Hey, I'll have to go back and look at that! Thanks for the insight!

[@desktopkitty]

I wanted to surprise my husband with a new wallet. I was trying to decide between this one and the Bellroy Note Sleeve. I decided the hidden flap component on this wallet would be something that would just get annoying. Now to see this video and how you described the hidden feature, I'm glad I had gone with the Note Sleeve. Thank you for taking the time to review these wallets.

[@kazzieclub4960]

the hidden flap isn't annoying at all because it's hidden and you barely notice it unless you use it :) I owned one of these wallets years ago (it was given as a gift) and I regret ever buying anything else once that one wore out!

[@Levisrad]

This video really helped me determine whether or not I like this wallet. Thanks for making this video!

[@Seth_Michael_Hernandez]

Comparison to the premium version? Is this one significantly thinner? Does the secret pocket being removed actually help reduce thickness? It seemed like a great place for a card shaped tracker. The construction seems very different. Can we get a comparison of the hide and seek to its premium counterpart?

[@sinepari9160]

The secret pocket does not increase in width. What will happen is within a few days, the 'fine' leather will conform to your ass completely, and you won't even know it's there.

[@sinepari9160]

I purchased one of their first 5 models back in like 2010. Just replaced it with the new hide/seek RFID model. It has improved, and I look forward to using this one for another 10+ years.

[@___Laura5]

A great sense of humour and good informative video, helped me decide. I got this wallet and I'm super happy!

[@Richard_Barnes]

Hey Mark, how does this look (thickness) with around 6 cards and 6 notes in it? 🤔👍🏻

[@jtmcgee2]

I keep 3 credit, 2 Id’s, 4 thin insurance / subway cards, and 15 bills in it as a normal carry (no coins they imprint the tan leather to much and are hard to access) and it is just over 1/2 inch (13mm)

[@patrickwong4824]

I got a racing green version but it is made in India instead of China. Has a hard time fitting business type card size reward card. They are hard to fit in and hard to get out.

[@pgVeritas]

Great review, because the Bellroy marketed benefit is reducing bulk. It doesn’t seem to be any slimmer than any other wallet.

[@cyruslok78]

Your pelikan m800 attracts my attention the most, very beautiful pen :D

[@AlexanderMason1]

If you’re travelling you can separate two different currencies using the head and space which is probably why they did that to begin with.

[@InteristaBoy88]

This wallet or the Pioneer Altitude ? .. please help me to choose .. thank you so much

[@walletopia]

Pioneer for me.

[@InteristaBoy88]

@@walletopia Thank you so much .. I just confused which one the best : Pioneer Altitude or Allett ID wallet ?

[@jasonkelsey3441]

I ordered another belroy wallet. Had to stop using it as card kept falling out of it.

[@user-.--.-]

4:45 hey so why is rfid bad? I'm a total noob, and I have no idea

[@walletopia]

Sorry man, yes, I think it's just a marketing ploy now. Watch this and you'll know why I go after it all the time 😂kzbin.info/www/bejne/h32VeXidhKuErsU

[@tejbirsingh1387]

Hello I am actually very confused on whether to get a hide and seek or a note sleeve. I am getting a designer hide and seek for 140 sgd that's a steal although I'm also getting a note sleeve for 50 - 80 I have no idea which one to choose would appreciate if you could help me out 🙏🙏🙏 thank you Also do also note I'm getting the wallets second hand and both at great conditions almost new 🙏🙏🙏

[@walletopia]

Get them both and then alternate carrying them! No need to only have one! The importance of the difference between them should come from your evaluation of what you carry, how much of those items you carry and considerations how you use your wallet. Like how you pay most often; is it with a card, cash, coin, etc. taking it from that angle will lead you to the best candidate.

[@tejbirsingh1387]

@@walletopia haha great thank you very much perhaps that would be the best way to find out thank yet again. 🙏🙏🙏

[@shubchaudhary]

Very professional review. Loved it.

[@walletopia]

Thanks a ton!

[@Cyv001]

It's been some time since you've reviewed this, but there's a premium version of this wallet and the note sleeve too! Oh and the slim as well I guess. I left links in the survey section of your website but it'd be cool to see you review either of them!

[@walletopia]

thanks Juan, I have a review of the Premium Slim Sleeve coming out soon!

[@milesroux-sceau835]

Whats the difference is the leather thicker?

[@smoothbeak]

When he says it's "RFID" what does that mean exactly?

[@walletopia]

It references the unnecessary marketing hype around RFID protection using materials in wallets. Specifically, the illusion that criminals are using electronic sniffers on street corners to capture information from your card because of the Radio Frequency Identification capabilities used for "tap" payment. I talk about it in length in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/h32VeXidhKuErsU

[@smoothbeak]

@@walletopia Great answer and thank you!

[@brodiethomas6315]

I switched to the Serman Brands wallet. It’s a fraction of the cost and is better laid out and great quality.

[@mikeymike473]

I have one and have to admit, i love it.

[@walletopia]

It's a very clever wallet, as are most of Bellroy's offerings. They have a keen design group.

[@GraysonCarr]

Based on the boos for RFID, I guess you've never had multiple credit cards stolen at once by a scanner. It's a PITA and I now won't buy a wallet without RFID shielding.

[@walletopia]

With chip and pin, that's highly unlikely. But the comments relate to not needing an RFID wallet which takes away from all your options and instead use an RFID card instead.

[@aditta69]

spoiler: I have been using their Hide & Seek wallet for over a year now, I love the wallet, no complain except, yes except the cover on the hidden pocket is very inconvenient when taking out cash from the main compartment, everytime I mean every freaking time. Someone somewhere made some design error for sure.

[@walletopia]

Yes, that was the only thing I didn't quite like about it, but otherwise, a great wallet!

[@steelonius]

Why would you use the covered pocket with a flap for cash "every freaking time?" Wouldn't you use that pocket for large bills or a cheque that you don't need to grab as often, and then put everything else up front. Or are you saying it gets in the way of the uncovered portion too?

[@octopuscreations6975]

It gets in the way of uncovered portion

[@jeremyd9579]

I tried one, I really liked the size and design of it. But I could not get past the cheap thin plastic feeling of the “leather”.

[@walletopia]

It is very thin and key to their design to get as many features into the wallet while keeping it as thin as possible. But sometimes that has unintended consequences.

[@mccrimmon574ify]

I just got my allet nylon wallet it's crazy good got 4 out of 5 here and so mimalist it's nuts I only use 6 cards and you don't know there's anything in my wallet I was just worried about the nylon and grip but it's fine as I was told thanks for your review on it very happy

[@walletopia]

Great to hear!

[@Cortez_Leather]

So which Wallet scores the highest?

[@walletopia]

Hi Jorge, you can find all the final rankings and how the wallets compare here: www.walletopia.info/rankings

[@giggygiggy1393]

I got one recently......pretty good wallets for the money.....nifty little features.............

[@walletopia]

That’s the calling card of Bellroy, they like to mix and match interesting features together.

[@zillsburyy1]

maybe ill stick with the Porsche design French Classic 4.1 SH9 Wallet

[@jtmcgee2]

You missed one additional hidden pocket.

[@walletopia]

Ah yes, the hide and seek...😀

[@jtmcgee2]

walletopia there is an additional pocket for a key and a micro SD card

[@timmywashere1164]

@@jtmcgee2 hold up, where's the key pocket? or do you mean the one that is in the top card slot on the right that extends to the other side?

[@jtmcgee2]

If you open the wallet and look on the right side of the main bill slot, you will see two slits in the leather, for mini SD and micro sim

[@YuvanramTamilarasanMECAD]

Is it the hide and seek low version or the high version ?

[@walletopia]

Low version. The high version is designed to fit Euro and Yen

[@redwoodestates1]

Also I'm pretty sure they are made in india, atleast mine say "designed is australia and made in india" on the inside on the note sleve

[@walletopia]

Yes! They’re also having wallets made in the Philippines now too.

[@p_soares]

He forgot the compartment to store a spare SIM card

[@tomxtsc1994]

Maybe make a videos about Bellroy vs Anson cordar 📸

[@walletopia]

Great idea Tommy!

[@joshuac9805]

You can put your weed in there

[@walletopia]

The Dango tins would also be very useful :)

[@migvelv]

Bruh

[@Josh-py9rq]

Lol the hot chick man that movie was amazing lol 😂

[@YouTubeAIbot]

Or a condom

[@kaerverk]

Can’t help admiring the Pelikan though.

[@walletopia]

Thanks, I collect them, it's fun to bring a little variety via the pens into the videos :)

[@yajson]

That's too.much cards, isn't it?

[@Gary-ib8dz]

For those of you who have this wallet, would it work in a front pocket?

[@arott1994]

It does for me. I have >10 cards and it fits absolutely fine into my front pocket. Can't recommend enough

[@Gary-ib8dz]

@@arott1994 Awesome. Thanks

[@raymondbatac3826]

I'd love to use a wallet like this to store my bills, but the smell, dirt, and germs/viruses that the bills may carry stops me from buying one.

[@rev.mpeg-4]

What is your highest rated wallet?

[@walletopia]

Hi Keenan, you can find all of these at www.walletopia.info/rankings

[@paulbradbury5792]

Just when I think I've seen it all on KZbin, you've got a wallet reviewer. I bought this, terrible wallet, billfold way too cumbersome

[@dimitriskagos3761]

realistically who is carrying 10 cards

[@walletopia]

I push 8-10 cards all the time, which includes insurance, ID, etc. But if you do more than that and you're on a slippery slope to Costanza territory

[@redwoodestates1]

Secret condom pocket in the back 🤫

[@WayStedYou]

India not China.

[@walletopia]

Yes, I learned that after the fact. Bellroy is not very forthcoming where they make their products.

[@ahmedhishamdr8485]

This company despite of the claimed good customer care, they charge a lot of money for mediocre durability of their products!

[@saurabhdubey76]

Please send me this ..from India