Mawbry ID & Card Case – $39.99 (reg $80) | Wilton Slim Card Case – $29.99 (reg $75)
It seems like the exact opposite should be true, but the more money you have, the thinner your wallet. Those thick, tri-fold wallets that bulge out of some guys’ back pockets? Forget trying to sit on one, just looking at one of those butt lumps is awkward. Prioritize and slim it down to just the necessities. Here’s the minimum of what you need:
- Your Driver’s License
- A Debit Card
- A Credit Card
- Insurance Card
You always want to carry at least $20 in cash on you, but that can easily be folded up and put in your jacket or pants pocket. If you’re a little more dressed up, grab your money clip.
The Mawbry ID & Card case from Ralph Lauren is one of the best options for guys who want to carry next to nothing. A place for your ID, a place for a few cards… done. Plus you get that sweet stripe on the front end.
The Wilton Slim Card Case is ultra thin and minimalist. Just cards, nothing fancy.
Both are on sale for at least 50% off.
Wilton Slim Card Case also available in brown:
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While I like slim wallets/card cases I hate the idea of folding up money and putting it in my pocket. Then you inevitably end up with a crunched up nasty ball of money and look like a doofus trying to separate it all if you need to use it. I like wallets that have an extra small slot, or a band or added clip, to hold my money in a still-slim manner. I know, I’m picky when it comes to wallets 🙂
I think I read on Primer.com that $58 is the perfect amount of cash to carry with you. Something about a few singles for tipping and a couple of 20s for “bigger purchases”… but I don’t remember what the 5 or 10 was for.
Otherwise, the Mawbry is awesome.
I have had great success with this guy:
http://www.bing.com/shopping/Slim-Card-ID-Case/search?q=tumi%20wallet&p1=%5bCommerceService+scenario%3d%22o%22+docid%3d%227C288FF77C3E7C448349%22%5d&wf=Commerce
The plastic is a little cheap and might crack, but overall look and function is good. Also the price is right. In response to Brian: Going slim wallet and money clip is always the way to go. You’re right that you don’t want to wad up the money – that’s why you have the clip. I don’t like having the money clip attached to the wallet because it makes the wallet larger. Ideally the wallet should be small enough to slip into your upper jacket pocket or your back pants. The money clip always goes into the pocket. That way you can sit down in comfort and paying for things doesn’t mean pulling out your wallet.
@Jonathan: The right amount of money is what you have in your pocket. 🙂 Seriously though, it really depends on your activities and lifestyle – $58 is a bit short if you eat out alot and need to split bills. It’s also short if you go out drinking alot. I like to carry between $80 and $200 depending on the day. $100 in twenties will fit just about perfect in a money clip, and as soon as you break that first 20 you’ll have plenty of spare bills.