The 7 Best Minimalist EDC Wallets

As physical currency becomes increasingly obsolete, minimalist wallets have quickly replaced the bulky bifolds of yesteryear. After all, when you’re walking around with just a few cards, there’s no need to crowd your pockets with a cumbersome everyday carry solution. In this video, we take a look at six of the best minimalist wallets on the market today, being careful to pick an option befitting every EDC enthusiast.
Purchase Links:
Best Budget Option: Supr Slim Wallet ($19) - fave.co/3Aa2DG9
Best Technical Option: Pioneer Molecule Cardholder ($65) - bit.ly/pcmolecule
Best Metal Option: Ridge Aluminum Wallet ($85) -amzn.to/3tBEW8D
Best Organization: Bellroy Flip Case ($90) - fave.co/3qCYSpN
Best Quick-Access: Ekster Parliament Wallet ($89) - amzn.to/3IdMMZX
Best Bifold Alternative: Distil Union Wally Bifold 5.0 ($75) - amzn.to/3Gy4AyB
Best Tracker: Nomad Card Wallet Plus and Card for AirTag ($90+) - fave.co/33td0J9
Video Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
00:47 Best Budget Option: Supr Slim Wallet
01:56 Best Technical Option: Pioneer Molecule Cardholder
03:16 Best Metal Option: Ridge Aluminum Wallet
04:43 Best Organization: Bellroy Flip Case
06:06 Best Quick-Access: Ekster Parliament Wallet
07:41 Best Bifold Alternative: Distil Union Wally Bifold 5.0
09:25 Honorable Mention: Nomad Card Wallet Plus and Card for AirTag
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[@ABC-qd5oc]

Let's see Paul Allen's billfold

[@fredperry9235]

Tasteful

[@Cyfix15]

.... It even has a watermark

[@fredperry9235]

@@Cyfix15 I have a slightly better haircut

[@patrickzdanek2681]

Do you like Huey Lewis and the news?!

[@legatoleather5823]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/anWqeI2aba1_i8k

[@RK-MODE]

I already had the Supr Slim and I also have their bi fold Supr Slim is very nice, I really like the Bellroy you featured in this video, may need to pick that one up. Great video.

[@kaliber5897]

Great choices, personally the best wallet I've ever owned has been the Big Skinny Bi-fold Brown Top Grain Leather

[@Frustratedfool]

Gotta love the Distil Unions Flay Lat design! Great round-up! Thanks.

[@adarmisperez7324]

i seriously thought i was the only one

[@wrxham3695]

I had go rewind to make sure I didn't hear that wrong 😅

[@brandonmcneil8585]

Same here. Thought it was something new and exciting.

[@haoyuduin]

Great video

[@theycallmeyane1149]

I own the pioneer molecule cardholder and it’s lived up to my expectations

[@timhuber1780]

Same, I love mine.

[@-no-handle]

How long have you been using it for?

[@Asgardsrei]

Just get a secrid. Rocking it for many years and it’s still awesome

[@Atticus_Moore]

woah that bellroy case is CLEAN

[@JensenAzotea]

8m45s “snap shut Flay Lat design” lol thought I was tripping for a second 😂

[@joshs3916]

Went with the Ridge. No complaints

[@simonrockstream]

brilliant video

[@violamai1991]

Hi love your review! Just wondering if you can fit a AirTag inside the Bellroy Flip Case?

[@enbardis]

Mitchell leather makes my favorite minimalist wallet. I recomend them to everyone

[@hmoobmikah]

RFID technology is just fancy word play for aluminium properties. It just naturally block signals. I can achieve the same effect by wrapping my wallet around with an aluminium foil. Most scanners need you to get super close in order to get your card details.

[@knivesX1]

Okay, warp your stuff in aluminum foil. There no need for a long ass rant.

[@johnjaso385]

@@knivesX1 she didn’t even respond.

[@Watttttttt123]

@@knivesX1 No need for your response either...

[@theoutlet9300]

seriously, cheap $20 card holders have that.

[@kule3704]

This is kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpSqnmB9eqeVd6M

[@MobiusGT]

The black product on black backgrounds was probably not the best way to go about making this video. Pretty hard to make out what the products look like sometimes

[@MichaelSmith-dr8tw]

I’m really loving my magsafe MOFT wallet. Does not hold a lot but that’s sorta the goal right? Having a phone stand on hand at all times is great and sticking to my phone keeps everything organized in my pocket.

[@F30_Hellion]

Me who just bought a Flip 3 instead of a wallet with stand: 🤡

[@magicmania3120]

@@F30_Hellion me who waited 2 more months to buy the new z flip 4 instead of the 3:

[@SKI1333]

That Bellroy reminds me of that 80s rubber coin purse...

[@rdtheskald]

Nice video, although I would like it a bit brighter to actually see the details of the items.

[@bernard93]

Ikr. Wearing black, shooting on a black bg, showing a dark colored wallet. Couldn't see shit.

[@josephs3973]

"The Pioneer wallet is the result of ten years of R&D". People build cars and airplanes in that kind of timeline.

[@PaulWelsh]

The Ridge is like £80. A bit steep for two bits of metal and some elastic in my opinion

[@legatoleather5823]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/anWqeI2aba1_i8k

[@oliverjanssen]

mine is becoming 6 year old and still new beside losing 1 bolt screw. its 80 dollar but i used to buy a (30euro) normal leather wallet that broke after a year, so ... i would do it again

[@SultanofSpey]

@@oliverjanssen Agreed. Ridge lasts forever. I've had 2 in 10 years. Only bought the second because i had to have a newer version.

[@itsammar1]

I bought a similar style wallet for only $20. There are a lot of ridge copies now available which work just as good

[@QuickQuips]

Aliexpress has decent 11 dollar ones. There's a review elsewhere. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5DYqpaGjpaerbc

[@praisejah]

Flay lat design, I like

[@SuperZechs]

Distil Union bifold was so close to greatness. The squeeze to open is great because those designs will stretch and be unable to hold smaller number of cards but the other features were a miss. The pull tabs would have been fine on their own and the magnetic snap shut is just silly

[@OSS976]

what other features did you think were a miss? curious cuz this is the one i think i want.

[@juhaowuge2160]

Because I need the function of apple airtag, I use the Minimalist airtag wallet. The brand of my airtag wallet is ONIJIA. I usually put seven cards and some cash in it, and it has been used stably for two months. I personally like the style of this wallet.

[@NizarNoor]

My pick would be Bellroy Card Sleeve. I'm surprised it’s not in this video

[@FlipFlopsQ]

@hiconsumption, I am shocked you don't have Secrid Wallets on your list. I've owned 75% on the wallets on your list and have found the Secrid wallet to be the best.

[@timhuber1780]

Secrid was for sure considered for this list. Those are probably the best wallets coming out of Holland right now.

[@nasia6712]

Great video! But it’s hard for me to make out the details of the black wallets with the black tshirt and background 😅

[@Nostrite]

I'll stick with my tyvek bifold, super thin and sturdy. The one from giaco whatever has ruler, its come in handy more than I ever thought.

[@CAnthonyVidal]

Great choices, my personal favorite though is the XSTO wallet from Akeeni, I have been using that for more than a year, and I don’t think I’ll ever need another wallet.

[@susulemons]

XSTO looks pretty damn cool

[@arminlok]

when i heard that "the best thing in it is the RFID protection". :D really i would like to hear some stories when the money was stolen randomly because of the lack of "rfid"protection (means metal)

[@rafael-rossi]

Nothing beats the Harber London RFID Card Holder. The most practical and gorgeous wallet I've ever owned. Highly recommend it.

[@LeeTSimba]

Great video. I think I'm gonna opt for the ridge wallet in th end. The other wallets seem freat but I'm vegetarian and using leather is a no go.

[@-Jake]

I'm really liking that bi-fold Commenting for algorithm. Actually nah, Ima rant lol. Great video, thank you for condensing all this info and coverage into an easily digestible video. I mean the artistic camera shots, set design, lighting and editing. Wide range of product to suit every style, detailed reviews narrated with just the right amount of reviewer opinion. Time stamps on the slider bar to easily navigate past a wallet that's not your style and links directly to the products. SERIOUSLY, tell me what else you could have or want in a review. I think this might literally be perfext.

[@AndyNC]

Off topic question: What kind of watch are you wearing?

[@dalevanmail]

8:44 - Don’t ya mean “lay flat???” Lol!

[@benjamindavidovichwaals2899]

I didn't know you guys had a KZbin channel

[@timhuber1780]

Just launched it in October of last year.

[@user-uq2hr7vh9r]

Great video. What kind of watch is that??

[@nicheshane]

same question

[@heinzdandoklein8236]

Cool, black wallets on black background ...

[@Rosskoflex]

"A snap-shut, flay lat design" lol

[@timsNIPPS]

First time viewer and i like the commentary but i found myself fast forwarding to see if i can actually see the wallet but the black on black made it impossible to see. QQ

[@LeeJoRo]

I like the belroy wallet

[@ultimatums1]

20 dollars for a rubber band. lol

[@jadelsoueidi8019]

Those that are made of leather get loose pretty fast . And the cards don’t snug in anymore .. could easily slip out . Especially if u don’t have enough cards to stretch it

[@Qody1776]

THIS! I never see people talking about this. Ever. This is the only reason that I have to use something like a Ridge Wallet.

[@dewaltcane]

What watch is that in video? 🔥

[@jodiehighroller9820]

belroy

[@danielvasquez41]

What watch are you wearing? Looks nice!

[@nicheshane]

same question

[@nitrek]

any thoughts on the zclip?

[@LeNico]

My supr slim wallet broke just after warranty period. Good idea but the stitching is not the best quality

[@mrmoothe]

8:42 Snap shut Flay-lat design 😂

[@Justjackson7]

Bellroy starting to grow on me

[@nicheshane]

what's the name of the watch he was wearing in the video?

[@herc34es]

Ekster is gorgeous and lovely to the touch; yet my personal experience is that the mechanism broke in less than 14 days. For such an expensive wallet that was pathetic.

[@ryans4529]

In the 3 years Iv had mine the first one broke at the year mark the trigger mech broke so they gave me a discount for my second one and my rubber strip that keeps the cards in place broke, Iv been thinking about switching

[@soksamnang2150]

@@ryans4529 thanks for sharing. What is your choice now?

[@freshandsaltyjohnny]

well i mean you did buy a wallet with moving mechanical parts....

[@herc34es]

@@freshandsaltyjohnny So does that mean that it should break quickly? So when you buy anything mechanical we should be fine with it breaking since it has mechanical parts. Instead of spending thousands on marketing, they should spend money on making it more reliable.

[@freshandsaltyjohnny]

@@herc34es that is not a good business model for them as they are more interested in the part breaking and giving you a discount to buy a new wallet. Business economics 101. That model alone i will stay away from. I'm leaning towards those ridge wallets to purchase for myself.

[@konleedecker8168]

Anyone catch the Flay Lat design at 8:42?

[@user-vn1di4oq4w]

8:45 "flay lat" lol

[@elvisjames]

If only Bellroy was affordable

[@Tyler_ThaTruth]

with time you'll get there man

[@rohankinnear2804]

I got mine for Christmas lovvvveeeee it! Well worth the money

[@hello_alpine1693]

Funny enough the leather case they sell for my niche budget phone is like a quarter of the price lmao

[@PixelShaun]

The ekster looks exactly what i've been after but i've seen some comments (here and elsewhere) that the mechanism is somewhat unreliable. is there another wallet like that thats a little more reliable? Im looking for around 10 cards, small area for a bit of cash and thin.

[@JK-up7vz]

Secrid

[@PixelShaun]

@@JK-up7vz cheers thanks mate, I'll look into it!

[@PixelShaun]

@@JK-up7vz just looked into it, Secrid Slim wallet is exactly what im after! Going to purchase, thanks again

[@alsjka]

You can make the super slim wallet for about 25 cents from Michael’s or hobby lobby and a sewing machine

[@JumpingWatermelons]

Yes. The wallet industry really is a ripoff. For 5 or 10 years, I've been using nothing but rubber bands (around a stack of cards and some folded cash.... the best rubber bands are the ones that are put around brocolli stems for shipping or in grocery stores - because they are the perfect length, and are wide).. But I'm thinking about finding/making something like you mention, because the cards on the outside eventually get dirty, and if I sweat a lot, the cash gets wet.

[@larsb.1972]

@@JumpingWatermelons tf is wrong with you

[@JumpingWatermelons]

@@larsb.1972 🤓😂😂

[@user-py6kc2ms9k]

Kunpairn wallet is better one with 14 pocket and 4 external pocket for quickly access.

[@BanditApache-nd6lu]

Dango has the best wallets ever made.

[@lathropedition]

What watch are you wearing??

[@phoenixdjay]

Hamilton Khaki Field King Black watch?

[@tylerpartin3676]

I wish ridge would make a leather version even if it’s just like leather covered it would be nice if they could do that

[@austinvaldez]

They just did lol

[@thegrimmer]

Man you really can regurgitate that marketing mumbo jumbo without questioning a bit of it

[@3amhellbeast]

Yep. My boyfriend wants a slim wallet for our anniversary and I was looking for actual reviews. I looked up the Bellroy wallet and found it interesting that most of the reviews on Amazon mention that it can't even fit half the cards it advertises as being able to hold. Not to mention some of these look like bricks that would be uncomfortable keeping in your back pocket 😅 Ah well, I guess the search continues for some youtuber that is genuinely reviewing these products and not just trying to see them and get money through affiliate links in the bio or something.

[@luumuw]

I hit my brightness on the highest level but the video is extremely dark and sometimes you just see a silhouette of what you're trying to show

[@Matt9s]

Super Slim: just under $20 for a 5in piece of elastic. Joking aside, thanks for the info.

[@cheefussmith9380]

Seriously. It practically IS a rubber band

[@tabetv7254]

super

[@kntwing23]

i use cash a lot .. i dont have credit cards.. i have other cards to carry..what best wallet for cash?

[@nicholasnguyen9499]

A fanny pack haha

[@originalequi6043]

where is the aviator slide wallet?

[@Issx07]

Every video is like an apple ad

[@roubenkhosrovian]

A whopping extra millimeter (2:53)? Are you serious? good introduction of brands.

[@davidma6616]

Great video. But where is Secrid?

[@VinceCannavaII]

metal wallets always wear a hole in my pocket

[@unknownuser7137]

black t-shirt works

[@JeffTheHokie]

If you're carrying a card-only wallet and spending cash, it's too easy to pull both out of your pocket forget about the wallet.. That's how mine got stolen. What is more important than the wallet itself is where and how you carry it.

[@kerry1383]

"Features a snap shut flay lat design" FLAY LAT LOL

[@richardshipp6996]

Sorry, but I think its silly that they are calling some of these basic two slot wallets "luxurious" as they have $10 wallets better on Amazon. lol!

[@quigondeathsound]

8:45 am I the only one who caught "flat lat design"

[@samuelj.n.bunner5647]

darn you beat me to it

[@wiz3rd]

8:44 “flay-lat” design.

[@FenrieYT]

THE FIRST ONE IS JUST SOME FUCKING ELASTIC MATE!

[@laurielyon7740]

This might have been more enlightening had you used better lighting.

[@rabbanimalik]

Loving your EDC setup, and I love the community of people too. I've made my own EDC video, and would love if anyone would be able to give insight on what I could improve ✨ Thank you for all of your time! Have a good week ahead everyone! 😊😊😊

[@Amin-cq1lf]

Go easy on crushing the black please, it’s bothering that I have to go 100 brightness just to watch your vids.

[@markswishereatsstuff2500]

My recycled kevlar sail wallet weighs nothing and is a lot more convenient than these card carriers which relegates cash to clumsy access at best.

[@timothysweezey1291]

I'm surprised it didn't even get an honorable mention but I think The Smith Wallet engineered by Hacksmith is the nicest edc wallet on the market.

[@takashiru]

look for foxc wallet

[@theoutlet9300]

None of these replace my current wallet. I need some storage to carry a 25c coin (cz i need that to use carts in some grovery stores), storage for a sim ejecter tool. I don't feel comfortable carrying my cash wrapped around a band and everytime I take it out everyone can see what i am carrying. All i need is a wallet that pops out cars where i dont have to struggle to get the right card out with a stretchable pocket that can house some bills, a coun and a sim ejector tool. And for gods sake dont make $100.

[@ErnPrivado]

secrid wallet is still the best wallet for me.

[@lnn3542]

Hello, I am a professional wallet maker, I can give you a wallet and I hope you can take a video as a reward. Are you interested?

[@angeloco2608]

Facts. Got the card holder with rainbow moneyband, and the one with the wallet

[@angeloco2608]

And not made in china. Made in the netherlands.

[@angeloco2608]

If the cards fall out, simple tip. Keep it above boiling water, the red fabric on the inside will expand again. (:

[@Noah-og6ll]

Patrick Bateman watching it somewhere

[@AlexpxThreeTen]

What’s the point of a wallet made of material 10x stronger than steel?

[@nobitanobi8888]

So you can chuck it at your enemies?

[@frostedcupcakes2670]

Drive over it so none of the contents will be destroyed, like the other guy said, bout to get robbed throw it at his face, bash it in his face 🤷🏻‍♂️ bragging rights.

[@timhuber1780]

Yeah, my gf constantly points that out to me. The real idea is just that it's sturdy as all hell and will never break, rip, or fail, like seriously ever. I like knowing I'll have it for the rest of my life.

[@mason4354]

@@timhuber1780 i believe the armored summit would meet or exceed your expectations for reliability and serviceability.

[@nidalonso8692]

Aviator is a cup holder

[@andrewlaco1776]

Flipside is the best wallet.

[@deathbystereo-]

Get a secrid mines last me years

[@grumpygrumpygrump]

Surely Loewe wallets beat these…

[@tweetoryt]

Trove missing

[@ThePhihn]

Is it just me or is the parliament the same size as a normal wallet

[@shreshth2694]

the products and all are good but just use some colors in the video, the wallets are black, and so is the background and your shirt, super confusing and non-contrasty even on big displays.

[@Frostbitexxxxx]

Dark wallets with black background makes it hard to see

[@walterantonioalbaan5452]

Hershel?

[@2212mjm]

Aviator has a better design than the Ridge wallet, and I find Akeeni Xsto to be superior to both.

[@paulblanks1239]

Mate you beat me to the punch... Just got my Akeeni xsto in black yesterday with carbon plate absolutely stunning and far superior to ridge xx

[@SKI1333]

I have the Ridge and just recently got the Aviator. I don’t know about Xsto, but I really like the Aviator; looks and works beautifully.

[@Jonathan-ur5ut]

Agree. The ridge is really expensive and made in China. Our wallets are handmade in the USA and are hands down better than the Ridge wallets in every way, and about $30 less expensive.

[@841.X]

Black wallets with a dark / black background.. why make it so hard to see them?

[@rono33]

HICONSUMPTION: dude you seriously should reconsider filming jet black colored wallets against jet black shirt & black backgrounds. HORRIBLE zero contrast result on film esp when trying to SHOW something. I'm looking closely to purchase a couple slim wallets, and literally switched YT channels without even finishing the vid because of this :/