The BEST 5 wallets of the Decade (2010-2020)

[@ChrispyThings]

So do you agree with my list? And if you don't, let us know below what your top 5 wallets of the past 10 years would be!

[@gordanramme9463]

Could you do the SPEC OPS THE wallet it's one of the most durable wallets out there

[@ChrispyThings]

Anthony Cordova The Dango M1 Spec Ops?

[@kwabenaasare1623]

Chrispy Things I’ve read the contour damages the topmost card

[@michaelstringly4138]

I didn't know wallet geeks existed.

[@jazucena34]

My opinion but I disagree. The best wallet in my opinion is the Andar Pilot. First gen. The new pilot that came out is dope but it's missing the front pocket. Looks nice, minimal, cool spring feature for your cards... Price is about 60. Best wallet I have ever had.

[@FlightRobXIII]

My contour in Black and brass got here today. I also returned a ridge today. The contour was worth every single penny.

[@ChrispyThings]

Why did you return your Ridge. I’m curious. And you’re going to love that Contour.

[@FlightRobXIII]

@@ChrispyThings I already do!! Holding it in bed right now, lol. The ridge was just not intuitive at all. It looked great but didn't FEEL like it was $115. I'd buy a contour a year if I had to. It feels like I got what I paid for. Perhaps my hands are a little too big for the ridge... It definitely would've taken time I didn't want to invest to get specific cards out quickly. The contour I didn't even have to think about. Just natural.

[@ryanshimabukuro3283]

I have the Ridge carbon fiber, and my wife has the aluminum, and we both love them. BTW, I use mine with both the money clip & cash strap & it doesn't add any size when I put it in my pocket which is nice. I use the strap for cash, and the clip for receipts, etc. Keep up the great work, love your channel!

[@ChrispyThings]

Thank you!

[@kyriee.2717]

I have the Dango M1. I love it. I got it with an extra accessory clip - M1 chassis clip for my bills. The rail can hold my PIV and RFID card when I report for my unit. It can also hold my other IDs and credit cards. Cool and very functional.

[@ChrispyThings]

Nice. I love the Dango chassis clip too. The M1 is extremely functional

[@jonmcgaw2353]

Just Jonny here... so I've had my Contour as long as you. The patina is awesome on the leather! And it will last more then 65yrs! yet I have one question for you. All my markings have worn off.... nothing is on the plates anymore! Is that normal? or should I send it back? or be happy to be in a first run where shit happens?

[@jonmcgaw2353]

... or should I contact Mark?

[@ChrispyThings]

Do you n the color wire off the plates? I’d contact Mark to see what he says

[@forgedsteelwrench9249]

After owning both Dango and Trayvax, two different wallets each. Its clear to me I will choose Dango over Trayvax. I use them both but I always keep coming back to Dango because of their options/customization per wallet and modular design, badge holder to wallet not to mention the Ti CNC machining and other accessories offered besides wallets. I will say Trayvax takes it when it comes to the leather for sure though. I do believe you pay more with Dango but you get alot more functionality.

[@ChrispyThings]

What Dango and Trayvax wallets do you own?

[@forgedsteelwrench9249]

@@ChrispyThings I have the M1 bifold and the A10 pen wallet both in Ti and in D Tex. I purchased the pen card for the M1 bifold because i was so determined to make the M1 hold a pen, which is very possible only with the Bifold inside pocket flap. As far as pens go, i found a better option IMO for both wallets which is the Big Idea Design mini bolt also in Ti. Trayvax wallets are ascent (not sure if i have the spelling correct on that one) and element both in Mississippi Mud. Thx to your channel I have come to learn about both these wallets also I appreciate you still being active/responsive on the comments on your older videos. 😎👍🏻.

[@777rawstreet]

@@forgedsteelwrench9249I have been using the M1 Bifold Titanium for 2 years now. The only issue I have with this wallet is the leather. The leather just doesn’t last. Luckily dango has good customer service. They sent me leather replacement twice already. I just ordered the contour titanium last week. Hopefully the leather is better. Let’s see.

[@apartofme]

Is the contour still your EDC wallet? Has your opinion changed at all? It looks amazing

[@ChrispyThings]

It’s still in my pocket!

[@dalev7391]

I'm impressed with this wallet. My only problem with it is when removing a card say from the center in a store, I would be displaying a lot of cards to view.

[@alexgarcia3900]

In my opinion the M1 is by far the best wallet if price isn't a factor. You can customize it just to your needs and I know they are not cheap but you can also buy parts to replace and fix it and customize. What other wallet offers that? Either way good video and at the end of the day it's just an opinion, buy whatever the hell you wanna buy it's your money lol

[@ChrispyThings]

Exactly! Thanks for watching

[@SilverWatcher.]

my trayvax element in Mississippi mud is 6+ years old and going strong. 😊

[@ferdinandcarson4659]

Great list but how about wallets with electronics built in them ie tracker device? Maybe a few companies would open for an in biased review?

[@ChrispyThings]

I like tracker wallets. But I didn’t include them because I haven’t found one as good as any of these. Plus they make separate tracker cards that can be used with any wallet. 👍🏻

[@ferdinandcarson4659]

@@ChrispyThings thanks for responding but INNWAY, I think volterman is in my opinion from what I've seen so far is the Roll Royce of wallets with technology built in from what I've seen on KZbin people basically take their grandfather's wallet throw a tracker card in it bam this is a tracker wallet. Also they give where to buy & something is wrong with site yes AMAZON also. Thanks for taking time out for me good day.

[@mmmbarrett]

Big Skinny is the best wallet I ever used. Now that is a slim - profile

[@MrBecksy2]

Hi Chris (I assume!). Just wondering why you didn’t put the aviator slide in the list? Cannot make up my mind between that and the ridge.

[@ChrispyThings]

The slide wasn’t available when I made this list. Plus when I contacted Aviator to review it (months after I made this video) it still took 6 weeks to arrive to me from Europe. It was right when the current pandemic was in full swing.

[@MrBecksy2]

Chrispy Things thanks for the reply. Actually just watching your ridge review after a month of use. Would you put the aviator slide in your top 5 now? I like the idea of the money tray, but like the fact that the ridge has a safety band at the bottom.

[@bugler0090]

Found your channel and subscribed. I Have been binge watching all your wallet reviews, great videos. I love my Tryvax Ascent Contour price range has kept me away. Saw your Dango A10 and now I am debating the idea of getting one.

[@ChrispyThings]

Thanks!

[@HumbleD50]

Subscribed.Good luck with your channel.

[@ChrispyThings]

Thanks!

[@tylerdavis127]

That "Woo!" on the applause track kills me every time 😂 I love my Ridge Wallet and your reviews are the main reasons I chose it!

[@ChrispyThings]

Haha. Well thanks for your support man. I appreciate it!

[@RLinares22]

Hey Tyler. How's your experience been with the Ridge? I'm leaning towards a minimalistic wallet with RFID and the ridge was the first one I saw online. My initial thoughts were avoid anything with leather for maximum durability. But I'm toying with the idea of the M1 since I scan into work, and I like the look and idea behind the Trayvax even though it has leather.

[@tylerdavis127]

@@RLinares22 It's been great! I also have the Bellroy Slim Sleeve (which I absolutely love) but something about The Ridge just keeps bringing me back to it. In my opinion it's the perfect wallet. I know people rave about the Trayvax Contour which I'm sure it's great but if you want the most minimalist wallet that's constructed well and does exactly what it says on the tin, you absolutely cannot beat or go wrong with The Ridge. I hope that helps, but honestly any of those wallets would be great choices!

[@weswilson7401]

I currently own a ridge and love it. definitely beats the old trifold. when I see a minimalist wallet with leather though i think I would prefer that. been looking at the trayvax, ascent, element amd contour. I wish I had a store I could hold all of them in hand lol

[@weswilson7401]

@Fast Eddie i went with a money clip. I wasn't lying when I said the leather calls to me though. I now carry a houbeii from das offene meer leather in chocolate and green absolutely love it. my wife used the ridge now lol

[@joegrenier9544]

The leather on the contour looks very nice, but I can't see this wallet being very functional. When im getting a card out of my wallet I don't want to have to unbutton a strap then sift through all the cards, put them back, then button up the strap. In my opinion the Dango dapper bifold should be there. Keep up the good work!

[@deans6571]

I kinda knew you were gonna choose the Contour - I actually have one myself! I also have the TrayVax Ascent and actually prefer the Ascent over the Contour just because the Ascent is slimmer when the cards are inserted into the wallet (I only use about 7 cards). Great top 5 though👍🏼. Would you say the Dango at your Number 2 was bigger or smaller that the Ascent (if you have ever held one - can’t remember!)?

[@ChrispyThings]

It’s a little wider than the Ascent because of the chassis. This list could’ve easily been all Trayvax or Dango but there’s been so many great wallets released in the past few years!

[@henrypang2604]

I was checking the Contour. I only use 4-5 cards. Does the Contour go well with my number of cards? Also, interested in the Ridge or the Fantom. Any recommendations?

[@ChrispyThings]

Henry Pang you just need to tighten up the leather but it’ll hold 4-5 cards for sure.

[@fred45gan]

Fantom and ridge are both nice, if you want 4-5 ridge is more compact, I have both I love both I would recommend not buying the money clip of the fantom coz it adds too much bulk, ridge on the other hand is more flexible from 4-10 cards its much practical in more ways, but fantom has the cool factor,

[@stauffer65]

Ok. Totally between the Trayvac and the Dango. Thank you Very much. Need to look into the Trayvac more. As of now it's the Dango M1 leather for me, but I'm not done. It sucks being cheap!!!👊🏻👍🏻😁🤣

[@ChrispyThings]

Haha totally. I have discount codes for both dango and Trayvax. In the description box. I’ve done so many reviews in them they gave me discount codes to put in my videos. I hope this helps!

[@stauffer65]

Wowzaa. Yes! Just don't know which one yet. Thank you!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👊🏻😁

[@ImTheBestDad]

@@stauffer65 my vote is for a Dango^^ the modular design allows for adding, removing, or swapping of parts/accessories, which they are constantly coming out with^^

[@stauffer65]

@@ImTheBestDad Totally agree! Just bought the M1 Maverick Single. I dont like that the contour has protruding metal and No pockets. Just me. I'm with you The Dango brother. So torn between the single and bifold, so we shall see!!👍🏻👊🏻

[@MrErico21]

I have a Flipside 4 wallet with the Flipsidekick attachment. But since I purchased the Dango T01 TACTICAL BIFOLD WALLET - SPEC-OPS - BLUELINE with Tether.......it is my go to wallet. They are both great products.

[@2212mjm]

I’m really surprised the Akeeni Xsto isn’t on the list, but the Flipside, and Ridge are.

[@ChrispyThings]

I was one of the first people to receive an Akeeni XSTO wallet. They didn’t release that wallet til late 2020. My review of the XSTO came out Oct 25 2020 so it doesn’t qualify

[@2212mjm]

@@ChrispyThings just curious, do you prefer the Xsto or Ridge?

[@2212mjm]

@@ChrispyThings I love the Xsto, but I’m thinking about getting the decadent. It just seems really high priced for a piece of aluminum. Do you think it’s worth it?

[@ChrispyThings]

There’s a lot of favorites here. If I had to choose only 1, I’d go XSTO. For reasons that are far too much to type here

[@ColtonBlumhagen]

My wallet of the decade is my Alpine Swiss Trifold. I've had it for 4 years and it still looks almost new. Plus 2 ID windows. I've never liked the functionality of the minimalist wallets especially when you have a lot of cards.

[@ChrispyThings]

Alpine Swiss is a solid choice.

[@evshrug]

DJ Kinney - 2 credit cards, 1 debit/ATM card, Driver’s License, Insurance... that’s 5 cards very common for most people. And that’s not counting Work ID, gift cards, business cards, hotel cards, I also find that it’s slimmer to carry my microSD cards for photography, music, and file storage inside a 3-card-thick plastic case than keeping a separate pouch or bag for those... it’s not always credit cards that you have to shuffle through.

[@jimyork7121]

I had the Contour at #1 and the Ridge at #2. All around, that's a solid top 5.

[@ChrispyThings]

Nice!

[@Cycle774]

Trayvax Contour is my top pick as well.

[@bitterNDsweet]

Some good looking fancy gadgets but I don't see any substantial advantages over my basic leather pulltab card sleeve. Don't need RFID protection, don't carry cash, don't collect receipts. Never lost any money to RFID and besides my bank app immediately notifies me of all payments. So I put all my cards to leather sleeve, RFID access card topmost and just wave my card sleeve to door scanners. Good quality sleeves are ~10€, one lasts 2-3 years. 66x100x11mm with 7-8 cards fits nicely in front pocket, together with car fob and earbuds case.

[@Vahan210]

So for the trayvox wallet, do you have to carry a wrench with you to keep adjusting the lock lol.

[@ChrispyThings]

No. Why would you keep adjusting? You adjust the lock once based on how many cards you carry. I haven’t touched the wrench since I adjusted it the day I bought it.

[@Vahan210]

@@ChrispyThings so everytime you have more cash or less cash you don't have to keep adjusting. I like caring cash with me usually anywhere between 3 to 8 Bill's. Same for if you have to add or subtract cards.

[@ChrispyThings]

Vahan Muradkhanyan You’re taming that waaaaay too literal. It’s there if you typically carry more cash then have it looser. I carry 1-5 bills and never adjust it.

[@Vahan210]

@@ChrispyThings thank you for raking your time and answering my questions. Last question, if keeping it loose, is there an issue with cash falling out?

[@ChrispyThings]

Vahan Muradkhanyan If left loose then yes possibly. But why would you leave it loose?

[@zvonimirbertic2531]

I can't wait for my Ascent to come.

[@richardnoseworthy4031]

Gotta say dash 3.0 and the ridge are hard to beat. Keep up the great reviews cheers!!!

[@ChrispyThings]

Thanks for watching!

[@Briones215]

What about the stow wallet

[@ChrispyThings]

Honorable mention at the end of this video!

[@RLinares22]

@@ChrispyThings I love the functionality behind but not sure the build is durable enough for long term durability. That's my take from seeing it online. I ran it by my wife and she likes it and the M1

[@B1G_ChUnG5]

How did I know the trayvax was going to be #1 lmao

[@coreywolff7071]

Why the Contour over the M1 rail? Needing to find a Torx Allen to adjust size for more/less cards just seems ridiculous.

[@ChrispyThings]

You do it once and you’re set. Why is this ridiculous? I picked it over the M1 because I’m my opinion is a better wallet. Not by much though.

[@FIREWALKER-kr5tz]

Love your reviews 👍👍

[@xzane85x]

I have the frenchie speed wallet mini and its perfect for my needs

[@jeffreyweyrauch6017]

Love your top 5. I own the contour and love it. I really want the Mac rail. Also have the dango with multi tool

[@ChrispyThings]

Thanks man. And I have the MT 01, 02, and 04. Which one do you have?

[@jeffreyweyrauch6017]

T01 black leather. My first minimalist wallet my wife got me 3 years ago

[@chubakka03]

Surprised STOW (Now the Akeeni XSTO) didn't make it. customizable, minimalist.

[@ChrispyThings]

It got an honorable mention. It was just too new to me when I made this video. I’ll be doing a best of 2020 at the end of December. Spoiler. It’ll be on there. Lol

[@JacobHamilton_22]

Do you notice it scratching the top card??

[@e0o9kii]

2020 was a wonderful year... said no one who actually had to live through this year. Hopefully the new wallets for 2020 to 2030 will be good.

[@MrJimmy2773]

I have a Flipside 4, also a secrid wallet, with the leather fold case, best ever wallet I have ever used. Secrid is number 1.

[@FIREWALKER-kr5tz]

Quality is everything as qwerty that it can carry

[@kwabenaasare1623]

I’ve read the contour damages the topmost card...is this accurate?

[@ChrispyThings]

Anytime you have cards rubbing against each other they’re going to get minor scratches. My card does have scratches on it but nothing major and still works great after months of being in this wallet.

[@maplehedgehog789]

I absolutely agree with your Number 1. Pure style. I love it. Wish Covid would calm down and they offer the Titanium and Brass on their website by the time Christmas comes around. EVERYONE is getting one. Don't worry, i'll win the lotto by then. Still thinking of what i'm going to get embossed on it. I hope this Pandemic doesn't make the shipping time for my new #3 to get here.

[@Louthemailman]

i just bought the Dango R spec..its awesome

[@ChrispyThings]

I love that wallet.

[@thefestivalofatonement2470]

That last wallet looks like a cage for your cards.

[@mew00501011]

Ordered the contour ... definitely did not care for it. Not user friendly for card access

[@reaganbaker840]

I love my Contour! Best wallet I’ve ever used

[@ChrispyThings]

That’s why it’s my #1! Thanks for watching!

[@geneagustin2841]

@ChrispyThings how does the contour compare with the dango t02 titanium bifold?

[@ChrispyThings]

Gene Agustin It T02 is basically the T01 in titanium. So as great as those wallets are, Contour is still my pick for best of the last 10 years.

[@SK9Wolf7]

Best wallet Dasoffenemeer 50:50

[@evrtt09able]

Combat wallet 2.5 and 3.0 by hellbent holsters :) enough said

[@ChrispyThings]

Thanks!

[@evrtt09able]

Chrispy Things check them out on Instagram too sir 👍

[@mikecuevas99]

Whew! I bought the Contour before seeing this video. Guess I made a good choice.

[@ChrispyThings]

Good choice.

[@rbailie1000]

Just bought trayvax contour

[@ChrispyThings]

You’re going to love it.

[@moarkatz]

$130 bucks is a small price to pay to keep Americans employed! Trayvax ftw!

[@ChrispyThings]

Plus they’re a great company.

[@RSP3557]

Have you ever heard of the Ezgo wallet?

[@ChrispyThings]

Jesse Johnson I have. But I’ve never actually used one. I did a lot of studying before this list. Even wallets I never used.

[@RSP3557]

Well thank you for the time, money, and effort you put into your reviews 😎👍🏽🤙🏾

[@ChrispyThings]

Jesse Johnson Thanks for watching brother 🤘🏻

[@ImTheBestDad]

I like the list. My difference would be that the number one wallet of the decade would be the Dango D01 Dapper Pen wallet^^ great stuff though! 🤔🧐🤓🤠

[@ChrispyThings]

Great pick!

[@raijinmadapaka]

I have a Contour and even though it's tiny, it grabs a lot of attention whenever I pull it out.

[@ChrispyThings]

Haha yes it does!

[@gregjacobson4722]

You say that price has nothing to do with you’re evaluation of the best wallet, then the first reason you give for the Andar being on the the list is at $55 you can’t beat the VALUE. That kills your credibility and I have zero desire to see the rest of your list

[@ChrispyThings]

Really? That’s your reasoning? Yes my list has nothing to do with price in regards to ranking. So I can’t mention that a wallet is a good value overall? Lol. You have yourself a nice day. 👍🏻

[@Somebody-lk7dm]

Can anybody else vouch for the Apollo? Not that I don’t trust this guy but I just want to know exactly what I’m spending 55 bucks on

[@ChrispyThings]

Anyone... Anyone... Bueller?

[@ivanpadilla4479]

I’m torn between the apollo and Stow (honorable mention). Similar pricing, very accessible and concealed cash

[@1FrenchConnection1]

Very nice review! That would help my choice for my new wallet!

[@carcar5911]

I still think the ridge is the best. Hands down.

[@Nejim11]

I had a Ridge but I manage to break it. I did like it. Construction tool and wallet don t make a good mixe :P. The only thing I didn t like was the clip. The one I have is very similar but a Dango.

[@carmelagraziani]

I cannot believe ridge came in 3rd !!!

[@Dannyboy32669]

Scudo switch wallet #1

[@paulwcamacho]

Agree

[@joshdaniel8989]

😂I just got RIDGE TITANIUM but I think DANGO is the best ,wish I can find my RIDGE 📦 to return it.

[@boristheblade12]

TRAYVAX CONTOUR, One special wallet.!

[@randyestrada7619]

Aviator slide

[@Rolldadice27]

Secrid is the best

[@RLinares22]

Ugh this video lol... I'm stuck between 1-3 lol at least I know I'm in good company haha

[@ChrispyThings]

Raymond Linares Haha. Hard decisions!

[@schockdavid52]

I have the conture it is the best wallet I have ever had

[@izoldoanjosanjos663]

cabe uma rapadura dentro desta flipside.

[@sonicyouth1915]

SECRID Wallet