Pocket Monkey Wallet Multitool Review by TheUrbanPrepper

[@evanscreekbrahman7511]

I was once stranded on a deserted Island with only a pocket monkey. I used it to build my home, bring down and process big game etc. I eventually used the pocket monkey to signal passing aircraft in Morse code using reflected sunlight but I wasn't sure if they saw the message. A week or so later, I realized that they had indeed gotten the message when they air-dropped a 2nd POCKET MONKEY. I eventually cobbled the two pocket monkeys together, -into a catamaran and sailed off to the island of chandelier where I currently reside with my wife Mavis.

[@petegrossman7289]

Have found this tool incredibly convenient! Like the guy says in the video, you don't know it's there and suddenly I remember I have it and it's helped me out of a lot of jams. Worth every penny!

[@PreparedWolf34]

Have you tried running a black Sharpie over the engravings to make them easier to read? You can wide off the the ink on the surface and engravings will stay dark for a while.

[@safepethaven]

Just a thought -- place the credit card [or substitute] barely through that long, wavy opening, with most of the credit card sticking out behind the monkey tool, but place it in portrait orientation. With the credit card acting as a long leg/prop in back, lean the phone in front of the monkey tool, also in portrait. Does it work?

[@justmelauren9528]

I have this and I’m really upset because the phone stand doesn’t work at all. I’ve tried all the angles and directions but my phone just won’t sit on it

[@TheNabob57]

Thank you for your review. Thorough and informative; and you identified the same "cons" I thought when I first saw it. Kudos to the regular joe who created this unique item. Definitely a stocking stuffer.

[@anthonyschmidt7979]

I've had one of these for a few months and I find myself using the bottle opener most often

[@LymanSheba]

sip a cold one dude! 🍺

[@swtsoph]

You asked why you would want somewhere to wrap your earbuds other than the device on which you use them. Well, after my iPod died I started using my smartphone as my music player. Since I need to use my smartphone for so many other things (as a phone, first and foremost), it would be impractical to have earbud cords wrapped around it. I see a lot of people on my commute using their phones as MP3 players. Just a thought. Very informative review - thanks.

[@TheNabob57]

Im thinking about it for my phone. I am constantly; and I mean constantly losing earbuds. The small issue I might have is that if I wrap them around this, it won't fit in my wallet anymore. Perhaps I should put it in my shirt pocket. The bottle opener isn't really useful to me -- and the "screwdrivers" dont look good. The letter opener is my #2 reason for considering it.. but when I watched him use it to open a letter, it was very messy. It needs to be sharp to be useful -- if you are someone who flies alot I guess TSA compliance would make it a bit better. My #3 reason is ... the monkey. How cool. LOL

[@mikehauk6079]

I JUST bought one yesterday. Ive not used it. Personally, I bought it via it's "novelty" not out of need or purpose. I honestly spent the $9.99 with the thought of buying myself a gift. Could I have done better yes. Why spend anything for something I would not use... Ask yourself this... Why buy anyone a gift, a useless gift... With the thought of ifs their birthday or it's at least a gift... Same concept. But, I have to add... I hardly ever buy myself a simple or cheesy gift. It put a smile on my face. 😊

[@UKPrepper17init]

I managed to get a black one of those multi tools from Amazon UK and I must say I'm happy with what I paid for.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

***** Nice! I have really liked it when it was needed to be used. The orange peeler is my favorite tool. Who would have thought?

[@UKPrepper17init]

TheUrbanPrepper For me it's the bottle opener as my favourite too because I can open my Beer bottle without needing a bottle opener on me.

[@heyster3]

the wallet ninja came up first for me on amazon. i got the monkey tool for christmas. the gerber dime multitool has an orange peeler but it seems more sharp than the monkey tool. now all i need is a wallet.

[@98rollins]

Can you review the wild card? Made by the same company

[@EDKG]

Not really digging the 'look', but a nice set of functions and also really like all the engravings and instructions! Nice review, as always

[@sjntube]

Nice! I carry the Wallet Ninja. The main reason I carry one is that I kept breaking my debit card due to the curve of my wallet so the steel keeps the wallet nice and flat!

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Shawn Neal I'm planning on checking out the Wallet Ninja soon. Perhaps I should do a "Wallet Microtool Throwdown" video?

[@engineeredlifeform]

TheUrbanPrepper If you do a 'throwdown' video with wallet tools that include the 'Wallet Ninja', there has to be some shuriken type action..... :-)

[@burgesskj]

I can't believe that hunk of metal will get past TSA tools (yeah, I went there). I have to travel a lot for work, so I will test it out and post here. Thanks for sharing UP, always the best reviews!

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Kevin Burgess Haha... I've gone through TSA with it twice now without any issues. Here's a video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4mtkpuelNmimZIm1s

[@burgesskj]

TheUrbanPrepper Cool. Once is anecdotal, twice is a trend.

[@배다리혼밥요정]

Please review Tool card from Lever Gear

[@erikadobosz4873]

Just bought one today! Pretty nifty, thanks for sharing your video about it! Helps a lot how to use it!

[@Prepping2endure]

Recived one as a gift..your correct in not being able to feel it.. i use a maxpedition micro wallet and it works great. Thanksfor your overview and thoughts

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Prepping2endure You're welcome P2E! It's nice knowing I have it there without constantly feeling that it is there. The size and weight is awesome.

[@MogensenEdits]

My uncle gave me one a couple years back and I still keep it in my wallet, would recommend.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Nice! I've carried it for years and the bottle opener still gets used the most.

[@concernedpatriot.2221]

great video, as usual but not a very useful tool. I carry in my wallet the TOOL LOGIC ( credit card companion) have used it several times and love it. would like to hear your opinion on it. thanks

[@concernedpatriot.2221]

thank you for your response, would like to hear your opinion on the tool logic. keep up the good work. BTW, great video on the urban get home bag. we have a similar style and ideas. I also live in an urban area, Miami, florida. been a cop here for 28 years. thanks again.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

michael leon Always nice to meet people like you who have similar interests and style! I’ll look into seeing if I can do something unique for a Tool Logic product review video. I’m glad you enjoyed the GHB video! That was a fun one to put together. I am looking at it right now, as it sits under my desk at all times. BTW, thank you for protecting the city of Miami, Michael! I love that area (and the Cuban food) but I imagine there are rough situations that you deal with.

[@concernedpatriot.2221]

yes, I've seen the craziest things and have had to do very unpleasant things. now, i'm semi retired. I'm assigned to the Miami international airport, so if your ever in the area, it would be my pleasure to meet you.

[@UKPrepper17init]

What exactly is TSA?

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

***** The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is an agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that has authority over the security of the traveling public in the United States.

[@anthonyfernandez9524]

I used to orange peeler to cut open box

[@TheMountainRN]

I just started to carry the wallet ninja. seem nice.

[@engineeredlifeform]

Nice review, I've seen these and they look quite useful, and fun,... if I didn't already have a wallet tool I might be interested,... although there's no rule saying you can't have two (or a dozen, in my case, with flashlights :-) ). The flat edge (mine has a small, flat blade, so not TSA approved) really comes in handy for field repairs of snowboards. Carry a P-Tex candle, to fill in dings, then shave smooth. Us boarders like a bit of piste prepping too :-)

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

engineeredlifeform I totally understand regarding having multiple flashlights. I'm not sure exactly "when" I became a Flashlight Hoarder, but it starting to become a problem. :)

[@nicekid76]

The reason why I personally would prefer not to wrap my headphones around my music device is because, my phone is my music device and just because I'm not listening to music doesn't mean I want to cover my screen. That being said, I don't see why I would want to wrap it around my multi tool either since. . . then I wouldn't be able to use my multi tool . . . or have it in my wallet. idk that's just me

[@kittensugars]

I like it. Good little back-up gizmo.

[@RobMR3]

Nice little tool. But I'm more interested in that mini pen in your wallet. More info, please.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Robert Rustenbeck I was hoping someone would notice and comment on the new EDC pen I’ve been using. It’s the inexpensive yet very functional Zebra SL-F1 Mini Ballpoint Pen. I absolutely love it! After losing one too many Fisher Space Pens from my pockets I wanted something that I could always count on being there. Since I always have my wallet with me, this little pen worked perfect for my needs. I like Zebra pens in general but this one is becoming my favorite due to its convenient size and storage. Plus is extends once clicked, is comfortable and writes well. For

[@professorwarfare]

Good video, but the tool doesn't seem very useful. The wrench part looks especially difficult to use.

[@Zen-cc6ij]

You were stretching it just a bit on some of these “tools”

[@patrickmcivor1016]

nice review. I have the wallet ninja and a cheap generic one bought from China. The wallet ninja is better looking but true be told the cheap Chinese one is more practical. The wallet ninja also features an unusable card holder.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

NorthIrishPrepper The cheap Chinese ones that I've had are always WAY too thick for comfort. It feels like I am sitting on a lead bar.

[@engineeredlifeform]

TheUrbanPrepper I have the cheap chinese version, and the thickness is a bonus, for laughs I bound it to a thickish stick with paracord, then used it to chop some other pieces into kindling. Mine has a saw section which is perfect for making a groove in the piece of wood you want to use as a handle. I have another one in my BoB so I can make a hatchet in an emergency.

[@xdramos6632]

i dont understand why they put bottle opener on multi tools,,,, you can open a bottle with everything

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

***** True. I think it is more of a convenience thing. You could say the same thing for a spoon. Sure, you could use a food container lid instead, but having a spoon takes much less effort and doesn't require any kind of skill. Just my thought... :)

[@xdramos6632]

the spoon i think its important,,, but the bottle opener i think its not. for open a bottle u can use a lighter a coin even a dollar bill

[@bryanbrett6037]

I lost mine to TSA, they didn't see any humor in it and took it instantly for being too pointy on the letter opener. Oh and, mine had the black ink but no etching...bummer all the way round. Although I really liked it while I still had it! Fuckin' stupid ass TSA!!!!!

[@pdmc333]

I received this as a gift a few years ago....I've never used it.

[@Alpatriod]

I JUST PUT 2 CREDIT CARDS IN MY POCKET NINJA caps ftw

[@biblesnbarbells]

Thanks for the review. Looks like a pretty good tool to have handy in your wallet. I will check them out. Take care.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

biblesnbarbells You're welcome! I think you will enjoy it.

[@cnawan]

Letter opener? Surely you mean seatbelt cutter :3

[@alanschaub147]

Is that a banana in the monkey ‘s mouth? 🙊 🍌

[@OH8STN]

Great video :) I always believe we should be willing to pay a higher price on handcrafted products with a face behind them, over the faceless sometimes cheaper China made alternatives. 11-13 bucks most people waste in on junkfood in a day. So I wouldn't call this expensive. Thanks for sharing.

[@md2k6]

Thanks for the review

[@msmcneill314]

Alaskan Amber baby!!! One of my favorites.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Michael McNeill One of mine too. :)

[@Jose830tx]

I literally just found one in my back yard 😃

[@aidenstallings8082]

In reference to the orange peeler tool. Use your flipping teeth!

[@mdemarco50]

Excellent Review......

[@andrewtimms4299]

nice video. I would buy one

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Andrew T. Thanks Andrew. It's a handy tool if needed. I like that it started from a Kickstarter Campaign in 2012.

[@laxdude77]

Go Hawks!

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

laxdude77 Most dramatic championship game I've even seen!

[@timlipinski2571]

Nice review and nice wallet, but I included one item from the Xmas holiday. Took some metalized Xmas wrapping paper and some in the cash pocket of the wallet to block the RFID Readers from stealing my info. Have a happy and safe New Year ! Eyes UP and lights down, tjl Sent by Win7Pro64 w/ADSL

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Tim Lipinski That's definitely an affordable way of blocking RFID Readers. The wallet shown in this video is the Access Denied RFID Blocking Wallet, which is meets FIPS-201 Security Standards. I definitely like having the piece of mind.

[@timlipinski2571]

TheUrbanPrepper is the "Access Denied" SW (Software) for a biometric security program... How can a computer geek pass up something like this ! The Budget, the budget... Keep up the good work. Eyes UP and lights down, tjl Sent by Win7Pro64 w/ADSL

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

What...lol Mmmm ok, interesting

[@EPICNESS764]

if you want to be able to see the etching better i have a fix. you have a wife right? well see if she has black nail polish or another darker color and paint it and wipe it off and itll stay in the grooves

[@nwprepper525]

Let me summarize. Pros: it's cool looking. Cons: none of it works very well. Bottom line: garbage

[@landonsstopmotion7786]

The wallet ninja is better

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

I have victorinox spirit and as it doesn't have a blade but a butter knife instead, you can travel everywhere in Europe with it without any problem with knife laws

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

I could see a butter knife coming in handy, actually. I'll need to check out the Spirit.