OT: Wallets

[musgravecycles]

A couple of weeks ago on my ride down to the shop my Tupperware©®™ full of lentil soup opened up in my messenger bag. :crap:

Among other things my wallet was ruined, and I need to pick up something pretty quick; I’m tired of trying’ to keep track of everything. However I’m very picky about such things...

I’m about to pull the trigger on a Barantani from Sierra Trading Post (I’ve got a gift cert), but thought my forum pals might have some interesting suggestions...

Approx $50 (If I paid much more I wouldn't have a reason to carry one)
Prefer single fold
Unique
Room for Plenty O’Cards (I carry more than I should in my wallet)
Quality item built to last


Discuss

[Ken Robb]

Leslie gave me a lovely Tumi that still looks new two years later.

[Louis]

Quality item built to last

My Amity single-fold is not that special, but it sure has lasted. I got it before graduating from high school, which means probably around 1978. It's now on its last legs, but I intend to use it for at least another two years...

[Bradford]

Approx $50 (If I paid much more I wouldn't have a reason to carry one)
Prefer single fold
Unique
Room for Plenty O’Cards (I carry more than I should in my wallet)
Quality item built to last

Duluth Trading Company, Fire Hose Wallet:
http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/department/mens/mens2/mens_accessories/86108.aspx?feature=Product_16

[pale scotsman]

Duct tape wallets are de rigueur down here. Check out http://www.beckybot.com/gallery/wallets2.html


One of my sons entrepenourial buds makes 'em in camo duct tape to sell at school. Does quite well...

[Chad Engle]

Filson, might as well have the best. Go with the single fold all leather.

[sbornia]

Timbuk2 (http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/retail/catalog.htm?categoryId=64&skusetId=113)

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I've got a Tommy Hilfiger that's really nice

[Lincoln]

Is this gonna be a Costanza style wallet?

[musgravecycles]

Is this gonna be a Costanza style wallet?

I'm not quite that bad ;) ...

Thanks for the suggestions thus far. I've always lusted (unsuccessfully) after a piece of Filson clothing... Their packer wallet looks about right for what I'm after. If I could only find one for 1/2 price...

I've otten Dulth Trading for years and never thought about their wallet, very nice, and closer to the budget than the FIL$ON.

I've made about a dozen Duct-Tape wallets for friends, fun projects but always end up to thick to sit on...

[pale scotsman]

Duluth Trading Company, Fire Hose Wallet:
http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/department/mens/mens2/mens_accessories/86108.aspx?feature=Product_16

The wife and wee pale one got me one of these for Christmas. Very well made and it looks great. Thanks for pointing it out Sir Bradford!

[saab2000]

One word: Coach

High quality leather. High quality construction. Worth every one of the many pennies it cost. I have had my current one 10 years and it is holding up fine.

[Kevan]

duct tape is the solution. Put photocopies of ID and insurance inside. I also hacked up pieces of FedEx envelope and stored some pieces as tire boots.