Best Wallets of 2021

Massive roundup here. Timecode links below:
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0:00 Intro
1:01 Cell Phone Wallets
- Bellroy 3-card case bag.gg/BellroyPhones
- Cheap phone cases (broke my phone) amzn.to/2QSIjHk
- Nomad Magsafe Folio bag.gg/NomadGoodsCases
- Peak Design Phone Case bag.gg/PeakDesign
- Ekster Phone Case Wallet bag.gg/Ekster
6:44 Hard Case Wallets
- Ekster hard case wallets bag.gg/Ekster
- Akeeni Xsto bag.gg/Akeeni
- Ridge Wallet bag.gg/RidgeWallets
- Aviator Wallet bag.gg/AviatorWallet
12:45 Minimal Card Sleeves
- Bellroy slim wallets bag.gg/BellroyWallets
- Pioneer Carry slim bag.gg/PioneerCarry
- Slimmy wallets bag.gg/SlimmyWallets
- Flowfold wallets bag.gg/FlowFold
- Andar slim wallets bag.gg/andar
- Vaultskin card holder bag.gg/vaultskin
- Orgashell bag.gg/Orgashell
- Tom Bihn wallet bag.gg/TomBihnWallet
- Misc Goods flap wallet bag.gg/MiscGoods
18:25 Minimal Fold Wallets
- Popov Leather bag.gg/PopovLeather
- Allett Original bag.gg/AllEtt
- Nomad Goods tile wallet bag.gg/NomadGoods
- Bellroy hide and seek, note and apex bag.gg/BellroyWallets
- Flowfold Wallets bag.gg/FlowFold
- Zpacks wallet bag.gg/Zpacks
- Andar Fold bag.gg/andar
- Pioneer Carry fold bag.gg/PioneerCarry
26:06 Unorthodox Wallets
- Tom Bihn ghost whale pouches bag.gg/TomBihnGhostwhale
- Waterfield Finn pouches bag.gg/WaterfieldDesigns
- Bellroy zipped wallets bag.gg/BellroyWallets
- Vaultskin zip wallet bag.gg/vaultskin
- Bellroy passport wallet bag.gg/BellroyWallets
- CR-Brand notebook wallet bag.gg/CRbrandNotebooks
- Code of Bell Annex Case bag.gg/CodeofBell
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[@stefanr9463]

Chase is either doing a best wallet review, or is the greatest pick pocket of our time.

[@DeeEllEff]

It can’t be both? 😉

[@watermelon7411]

@@DeeEllEff it probably is

[@haziqehsan]

🤣

[@HaV0K8Z3rO]

Bwahahahaha

[@teamhop]

Hey I’ve got some really great news to share with you, Jesus Christ, the Son of God, died on a cross and resurrected on the third day so you may all have eternal life. If you believe and repent of your sins and put your faith and trust in Him as you would a parachute jumping off a plane at 25000 feet up in the air, He will give you eternal life in heaven as a free gift and I promise you, He will change your life forever as He did mine. He is the ONLY way to heaven and He loves you all. Please think deeply about this with urgency because this is your eternal life and soul, you don’t know when you could die, meaning you could die at any moment, so please consider this with all your heart. If anyone tells you that Jesus isn’t the only way, they are lying to you and they don’t care about your future

[@ExploreInformed]

NEVER stop with the original intro music

[@asp7251]

CR Brand guy here. Thank you for the shoutout, Chase! I'm deeply gruntled to hear that yours has been getting some use, and I love your explanation of why it exists. Regarding sustainability: We both want to do right while we're here, so we made them without animal products, they're recyclable, and we plant a tree for each notebook we sell.

[@jonathancarmichael2391]

Get yourself a CR brand wallet, people! Dot grids, perfed pages (1st half), sustainable, a mini ("Joey") and the wallet size ("Wallaby'), both inexpensive enough use on the daily and to give as sales-call swag with your business card tucked inside. The cover will easily stand up to a couple years or more of rough, daily use - if you don't fill it with notes before that. And the row of idea-filled notebooks looks good on your shelf. *No I don't own this company. Just sayin'.

[@Miamis4me305]

How do you order extra notebooks? Can’t find on your website

[@asp7251]

@@jonathancarmichael2391 Thank you!

[@asp7251]

@@Miamis4me305 The notebook is the wallet is the notebook. When you fill it up or wear it out, you recycle it, or stash it on your shelf, and get a crispy new one!

[@Miamis4me305]

@@asp7251 got it. I thought refills were sold separately. Thank you

[@dreamerx23]

talk about impeccable timing. i've been looking for a replacement!

[@cademaw04]

I've been using the Bellroy Card Holder for a few years now and I absolutely love it. The magnets are fun to fidget with but they're never fiddly when I'm actually getting into my stuff. I also like that there's just two slots that way I don't end up filling up my wallet with shit I don't need, but if I do need to I can throw in a couple extra cards or something and it doesn't suddenly make the wallet super bulgy.

[@willeam9709]

Man this is the first video I’ve seen of yours, but everything from the thumbnail, the background, and the layout and hell even the text font you use are truly unique. INSTANT subscription

[@McCAlexander]

"They can track you at all times... that's not a bug, that's a feature!" Lololol I feel the hesitancy there

[@rem8golf]

I’ve been using the Flowfold wallet for about 9 years. It holds everything I need without going super minimalist and fits comfortably in my front pocket. Light weight, durable, and made from recycled materials, love everything about it!

[@Pablito46]

Tough to beat. I have one as well.

[@teamhop]

Hey I’ve got some really great news to share with you, Jesus Christ, the Son of God, died on a cross and resurrected on the third day so you may all have eternal life. If you believe and repent of your sins and put your faith and trust in Him as you would a parachute jumping off a plane at 25000 feet up in the air, He will give you eternal life in heaven as a free gift and I promise you, He will change your life forever as He did mine. He is the ONLY way to heaven and He loves you all. Please think deeply about this with urgency because this is your eternal life and soul, you don’t know when you could die, meaning you could die at any moment, so please consider this with all your heart. If anyone tells you that Jesus isn’t the only way, they are lying to you and they don’t care about your future

[@deathbystereo-]

Had my secrid for about 6 years maybe more. Best wallet over ever had. Stops me carrying change . Always get compliments about it

[@adamrobertson2048]

Yup I've had mine for many years as well! I purchased another wallet called the tight wallet TGT because it has elastic. I wrapped it around my secrid to give myself a place to put my cash

[@MrDiPY]

Great to see Bellroy get a mention, it was Bellroy that bought me to your channel a few years ago

[@gamalassaad7777]

I'm the Orgashell guy! Thank you so much for the shoutout, Chase! Love to see all these amazing wallet options for people in the market. So many brands are making really cool designs! Glad to be in this industry.

[@chasereeves]

Gamal! Cheers :)

[@AZEOforreal]

Hey, I like your designs in the Millenial and the Commuter! If I were to recommend one thing, I'm in need of a wallet that can contain 3 cards, license/ID, and cash slot. If you wanted a new wallet idea, something that could hold all of those, especially the cash part, I would snatch it up instantly. + I love bifolds, and the aspects of the commuter had slight turn offs to me, specifically the slide out thing. I definitely think it has its own niche. Some of your best products will be ones that can tailor to numerous customers at once, if you wanted the advice I guess haha! I do enjoy your work, though, keep it up!

[@samschowengerdt6830]

yo you’re like the perfect style channel for me, awesome content!

[@HistoryBluff137]

Been using an elastic card holder that attaches to keys for 2 years but it's wearing out and I'm liking the idea of a small pouch to hold a couple pens and a small knife also at all times

[@williambarney2874]

I've used the Vaulskin zip for about 3 years now. Keep a small notepad and pen inside. Best wallet I've ever used. Thanks for the video Chase! Just dig your videos man, wallets, packs, pouches and advice, love the advice brother.

[@seansimpson895]

Simplicity is key. Shout out to Waterfield Design for their micro zipper pouch wallet. Lockdown zipper and the pouch gives you limitless options of what you throw inside but small enough to stay uncluttered. Keep doing what you're doing Gary...and Chase!

[@onetorino]

Great review of multiple wallets. I have the Bellroy Slim and Note Sleeve; love them both.

[@quicklikefox69]

You forgot Secrid wallets. The functionality, durability, aesthetics, and reliability make it hands down one of the best, if not THE best wallets out there.

[@DijaVlogsGames]

This is a refreshing background after all of these minimalist KZbin channels.

[@PioneerCarry]

Really nice collection & variety! Honored to be included.

[@jasonstarr6359]

Ok. I am a subscriber as I love bags and wallets and stuff but I think I am more of a Chase fan. Dude, I just enjoy listening to you ramble on. Your quips, and side trails kill me. I honestly think, I would pay just to sit in the corner of your studio and watch you record your material. Like, seriously, a day with Chase with a boxed lunch? I can see the line forming. Looking forward to your next post.

[@YouJustAmazeMe]

Great vid. Really appreciated the casual frank tone

[@mrpeepers629]

Really digging the woven Bellroy Slim Sleeve. Recycled nylon with a unique, almost canvas feel to it. I think it is as your Transit pack video that initially turned me on to them.

[@1partgeek]

I've had most of the hard wallets and the XSTOW is by far the best one! Love it

[@DeeEllEff]

From Chase’s quickie demos, liked that one the best also. I’d need the 10-card version; not much (if any) thicker than the cards themselves?

[@1partgeek]

@@DeeEllEff Correct, the wallet itself will be just slightly thicker than the thickness of the 10 cards you put in. And then of course the sides are wider for the slider mechanism.

[@jeffro512]

Love it, thanks Chase - I just can't get in to the hard wallets as the corners can dig in to my leg - I have been using a Smartwallet bi-fold for years now. (the Tyvek ones) They will wear out eventually but I easily get 2+ years out of one.

[@GoneAbout9]

Waiting on a Bellroy backpack review. I’m looking at getting a wallet and backpack from them after finding out about them from this vid 👍🏼

[@sdn4134]

Wow Chase doing wallet reviews something fresh and new

[@scottmuir2385]

Mate…. Awesome Review! I saw 34mins and thought no way from someone I don’t know…. Took a chance and now you have a new sub! Been rolling Bellroy since 2016 and have so much of their products - just a shame when I upgraded to my iPhone XS Max and tried to order the 3 card case they said no as making the 11! Learning lesson for me, buy early!

[@hepgeoff]

Nice review. It's so hard to choose just one. For the hard wallets, I like the Ridge and the Akeeni. I'd probably go with the Akeeni because it's less expensive. For soft, I like the Bellroy. But the others are nice, too.

[@gst1298]

Outstanding review! Thanks a lot!

[@kc1423]

Thanks for the great reviews!

[@duncdunc76]

The Chums double zippered surfer wallet is my current fav for functionality. Although ive eyed Belroys waterproof wallets a time or 2 as thats what I really want. A slim zippered waterproof or Highly water resistant wallet with a little bit of aesthetic.

[@Myke001]

Was hoping to see the Bellroy Flip Case. But even thou it wasn't featured, at still some solid options included. Thanks Chase

[@temoentertainingendeavors9730]

Open Sea Leather topsider. Probably my favorite wallet I’ve owned. Slim fits full bills, made in America. Lovely stuff.

[@AbdulRahmanNoor]

First time viewer, so I hope you don't mind some feedback: Firstly, loved the range of wallets you covered and the chapter timelines, kudos for that. On individual wallets though, you seemed to fly over most of them without even covering their main features adequately. For instance the Ridge and Aviator are not similar - the integrated coin tray, adjustable capacity and pull strap makes it a completely different beast. Likewise the Vaultskin zipper has so many features you can't compare it to a pouch. Finally I hope you're mindful that more people speak English OUTSIDE the US than in N. America, so the question of coins is a serious one and not everyone carries around "just a couple of cards" Thanks for your video, it was good to see all of those in one video!

[@chasereeves]

Good points. With this much to compare, it’s really a speed test. The coin thing in aviator wouldn’t be sufficient for me outside the US, some will love the strap pull and some will hate, but everyday use is similar to those compared to other categories in my living.

[@dsample]

I love my Nero wallet for cards, a flexible elasticated wallet with great NFC protection and really comfortable in the pocket. I got a matching simple zipped pouch from someone on Etsy, since over here we need coins, not just notes.

[@F80_Nick]

I have the Pioneer matter bifold and molecule card holder. absolutely amazing products, super premium feeling.

[@WAmann-sv6cj]

I agree. I own the molecule.

[@moonlitspud]

I’ve had my Bellroy Slim Sleeve for over 5 years. It’s awesome and hasn’t dropped a stitch.

[@asadnoman2986]

Video on passport holders? 👀 about to be especially useful in the next few months 🙌🏽

[@haleyfischer5316]

My favorite is by Secrid, have had multiple small wallets with them for years

[@OtakuonabudgetBlogspotPage]

Been using the Trayvax Summit. Just a nice piece of metal with a strap to hold cards/cash in. Pings the airport scanners but it hasn't been confiscated.

[@rydmerlin]

I agree with what you said about the Ridge. Its all just just muscle memory. I always have to remove all cards to get any card but it’s like dealing with a deck of cards, it all becomes second nature. Definitely requires two hands though.

[@curtiscrow]

Threads wallets are nice and minimal card wallets. You can fit probably 3-4 cards. It has an elastic front pocket which is nice for cash. Great for front pocket carry.

[@Austinwhite918]

Love the video! Any update on the podcast?

[@ericlafleur7523]

I am a front pocket wallet kinda guy. I really enjoy my Slimfold. It has really held up nice.

[@carolinefiller3745]

I carry the card pocket from Belroy fits in front pocket not bulky fits everything I need and is super cute, love Belroy

[@EngineerfifeninerO]

No mutbak mentioned. Seems amiss!! Great video! Keep it up the information!!!

[@theDarven]

You need to check out the from the sea wallets still my favorite! Support a us sailor.

[@hiddenleaf414]

Hey would love for you to check out the new Distil Wally Bifold 5.0 wallet. Looks really slim and practical!

[@401kid6]

This is my first time discovering your channel and I must say I love the way this video was structured, great stuff

[@ShrungJV]

I carry the Vaultskin zipper Wallet, the pulltab is one of a kind.

[@TonyMontana-in4vw]

I for one LOVE wallets and this vid made me subscribe! ps. that's a lot of wallets :)

[@JacksonLa]

BIG fan of OpenSea Leather wallets.

[@stefanoelias4414]

Best brand for me? Pitaka phone case and wallet. Slim, durable and light. Just perfect!

[@teamqorea4690]

I am a big fan of wallets thanks a lot for your video :)

[@pendchode]

chase my brutha, you forgot to show the coolest thing about the Bellroy Hide and Seek - the hidden compartment inside the hidden bill pocket!

[@livinthedream222]

The hunt to find the perfect wallet has taken me down a very expensive rabbit hole. Here are a few front pocket wallets I have recently purchased: Trayvax , Dango, Cedar Grove Leather, Hitch and Timber, Saddleback and Open Sea Leather.

[@arthuredwards1433]

What was the best one?

[@mech-E]

Favorite wallet, Nivisto Annandale Kangaroo Leather Slim Wallet. So good and so durable and above all SO THIN. Going on 9 years now.

[@juliuscarstensen4551]

This was lowkey really funny

[@scootermcgoot]

I have a couple of slimmys, great stuff

[@loz6518]

There is a great co here in AUS that makes very slim bifold with 4 Card slots and space for the plastic cash we use here. Best part is they are made from recycled Merc seats. The leather from old car seats. Very thin. Very robust. Serves me well.

[@hastings9452]

Hey mate what is it called?

[@junebugbaker]

You should check out some Hitch and Timber products Chase I think they'd be right up your alley.

[@PhylumFile]

Im a Belroy guy - I have an arctic blue Note Sleeve wallet - awesome. I carry everything in a tri-color Belroy Classic backpack- electronics organized in a Belroy Tech Kit, toiletries and sundries in a Belroy Classic Pouch, art supplies in a Belroy Pencil Case, keys in a Key Cover Plus- all color coordinated cause that's how I roll. Wheee! I'm a Belroy Shill! Throw in a hoody and rain jacket, a Swiss army knife and mini flash lite, and my 13" MBP and it comes in around 10lbs with room for my camera and a lens if it starts raining. A feller could have himself a pretty good weekend in Vegas with all this stuff!

[@prepsolar787]

love that popov wallet 👌👍

[@joesides18]

i love the Division Pioneer wallet but too pricey. Nice looking

[@rikieshaward8349]

I ordered the bellroy!!!!!!!

[@ARedGinger]

I bought an Akeeni wallet and I love it. Save for my cards bend when I don't have my wallet full of cash. I can still get them out and everything but overtime getting the bottom card out has become a little troublesome. Great feeling in my pocket but that last card does take a small trick to get it out. Not a big deal or a deal breaker but it's a great wallet for me.

[@matthewthomasrich]

I’ve been using a Makr Angle wallet for a long time. Love it! Great leather, great patina. It’s so nice to see the peek of a card, but so many other options!

[@fly7high]

Agree. I do love Makr's results! without the price tag.

[@thomaswu3424]

Hi Chase, I've essentially been using the same wallet for the past 25 years from Kenneth Cole. It looks like... they no longer make wallets. The reason I've stuck with it for so long is that it was the best quality one I could find with the following features: - Bi-Fold for most of my cards and cash - A removeable ID sleeve that can I can use when I don't anticipate needing all the rest of the other cards / cash. Some of the seams are starting to come undone, so I'm looking for options. The only drawback of this wallet has been that it's a bit on the bulky side. It's a little longer than it needs to be, and instead of the single cash pocket, it's got THREE. Now that I'm no longer a kid out of college, I'd like to find something that's a bit more refined. But wallets these days don't seem to have this option anymore. Have you seen any you might recommend? The perfect wallet for me would be: - Slim leather bi-fold with a removeable ID sleeve - I've seen ID sleeves with the plastic window that extends edge-to-edge. These tend to break rather quickly. Would be nice to have the plastic window to have a leather bezel to protect it - Single cash pocket is fine. Double is ok too, but three cash pockets starts getting a bit much. Any suggestions? Thanks!

[@rerimontgomery6272]

I have an air wolf in some synthetic fabric

[@wolfselection1321]

huge variety, to choose is complicated)

[@lexijones2930]

You should try mous case with their wallet attachment then have tough cases and good quality

[@Stormbrise]

I use a SecurID wallet with a leather cover. It fits in my front pocket, and I love it. It is one of those RFID metal pop up wallets. I put my cards with the chip side up and I can pay without removing the card. Because of COVID I haven’t been on the Metro, Train or Bus here in Denmark so I am not carrying that card. I have to carry my equivalent of my green card, license, health card, and a bank card. The leather part I carry my University ID

[@wade6315]

Hey buddy when to comes to the ridge wallet practice makes perfect. I have tons of wallets and the Ridge wallet by far is the easiest Walet for cards to come in and out of. When you pull out your credit cards from your Ridge wallet you need to push it up with your finger and then fan them out not pull all your cards out. It takes practice but once you perfect it’s super easy and will become one of your favorites.

[@NadzriHarif]

love this! always a fan of wallets. I've been using my The Frenchie Co Speed Wallet Mini which i LOVEEEEE! highly recommend you to check it out if you haven't!

[@red92diaz]

I have the trifold and its my favorite!

[@someguynj]

Wooooo first comment! Hi Chase. Aside from being first... check out the Slimfold wallet when you get a chance. It was a Kickstarter a while back I think. He started with Tyvek which was surprisingly durable, but now has this proprietary stretchy fabric that's amazing. I've been using using probably 5+ years.

[@maxwellhallel]

I was hoping someone else had mentioned Slimfold! The micro in particular is just amazing.

[@stevengrootaert7825]

I searched comments before posting my own... always surprised I never see the Slimfold in 'minimal wallet roundups'. I've also had mine (the Mirco Soft Shell) for 7+ years - everyday, all over the world and at sea... some stitching has come undone but still in great shape. It's still hands down the best front wallet ever. I bought another 4 years ago as an eventual replacement hah haven't needed it yet. I had the tyvek before that and literally wore a hole (2 years of use?) where the cards rubbed in the corner.

[@rpnp2]

been using hellbent aluminum one for almost 2 years now.

[@brandonalspaugh2440]

Oft-overlooked benefit of wallets like the Bellroy Note: they're sized to hold all international currencies. Your standard "minimal" wallet becomes an awkward mess if you ever try to slip a few Euros or Vietnamese Dong in there.

[@EssenceofPureFlavor]

You should check out the Ashland Fat Herbie. Large but thin. Holds a ton of cards and has a unique outer pocket for cash.

[@GQBouncer]

Dude, you could sell water to a fish. Good job on these videos. Anyways, I need a wallet where I can flip ID out all the time and has a little change purse in it- I feel like all of these wallets are impractical. I'm not sure if this answers your question; but I typically carry a spyderco PM2 or the Yojumbo as a pocketknife, leatherman MUT as a multi-tool, Amazon Basics Notebook to take meeting notes/studying or Leuchtturm1917 (medium and their smallest one) and the tombrow airpress or Pilot Dr Grip Centre of Gravity pen. Obviously it depends on what I'm doing (i.e. work or casual)

[@kzok]

Look at open seas leather too they're great

[@sirlofty]

Apple quality glass. You can never not break it.

[@kingkong-ii8be]

1:12 was amazing😄

[@mahtabmoin]

good job bro try some laptop sleeves.....

[@lofi2k22]

It's crazy when i saw this your view count 222k & sub count 111k 😆

[@mrwonderful118]

You should check out the RadixOne Steel. It’s a “sandwich” type wallet. SUPER durable and MUCH lighter than I expected.

[@JonCorral]

I'm feeling pretty bummed you left out my #1 choice: The Chums Surfshort Wallet. Light. Minimal. Carries everything AND I can buy 12 and still have money left over compared to Bellroy.

[@TheEgyptianStories]

I have been using the the Ridge wallet for more than 2 years now. I like the fact that it has RFID blocking, it is very slim, I don't feel it in my front pocket. I have the old version so it just has an elastic strap, the cash sits there perfectly. I carry 7 cards no problem. I put my business cards externally under the cash, with time the top business card gets worn out in my pocket, but it is not a big deal. Unfortunately, I do have the carbon fiber version not the metal one. Sadly the thumb push out curve or the knob is the weakest point of the wallet. The Fiber carbon layer broke in my pocket exactly where the screw is. I discovered there is another layer under the carbon fiber layer so I crazy glued it, and it doesn't show. I would definitely buy a new Ridge wallet, but this time a metal one for sure. I highly recommend it.

[@orbispictus6127]

Interesting. I'm not very familiar with carbon fiber but I've always thought it's as strong as metal but lighter.

[@zzz5602]

Awesome.

[@iflessthan3]

I’m waiting until the next iPhone release to upgrade and really like the Bellroy case but I can’t live without wireless charging so I think I’m going to have to go with a magsafe wallet :(

[@brianrand7191]

Almost ten years on Flow Fold. I always come back to it. Simple. Perfect.

[@matfarre5999]

My current wallet situation is a green leather craft n lore card wallet and a Duluth elastic wallet as a money clip I

[@weissvixxen4691]

The aviator wallet cash band works better without the logo plate which you can take off.

[@evalee4737]

What do you think about the new Rokform magnetic wallet?

[@dragon7590]

I never thought replacing a wallet would be such an annoying task. Im not sure if its my imagination but every retailer I go looking for one they have horrible or repetitive selection then online you have to guesstimate how it will fold, hold and sit in my pocket.

[@namaenomore7831]

Bellroy sure does know their pull out game…

[@Nofkuyoutube]

Wow all those wallets and no mention of the hawbuck carbon fiber wallet. The best I've tried it is so light and comfortable. The only one I was interested in out of that group is the pioneer wallet. Just my preference.

[@charlotteice5704]

19:48 "if you're a front pocket person, this will fit in your pants" _laughs in women's pants_

[@setherd]

Please review Hell-Bent wallets!

[@alanrubio4523]

bellroy for me!

[@B1G_ChUnG5]

My trayvax contour is pretty much the only wallet I carry, and my chums wallet when I don’t feel like getting robbed, lol