Zipper wallets can be appealing for when you just need to throw something in your wallet without worrying it will fall out. I’ve never carried one, what’s been your experience?
Up until this year I carried a bifold with a zipper for coins. They definitely keep the coins/contents secure but if the zipper compartment is too tight, getting access to smaller coins is problematic.
These zipper wallets sure are the most pratical and compact that i ever used but the zipper line tends to deform over time if we sit on it. if it protrudes a bit out like some designs on other wallets it would last a lot longer.
Nice review Mark, thx. I think you’ve found the perfect balance of when to, then not, use the background music. Am enjoying the videos a little more because of that. You’re gonna need a spare room in the house for all of these wallets Sir! lol. 😀👍🏻
Thanks Richard, I'll post a picture in one of the Q&A videos I'm preparing of the wall of bins that house the wallet at this point! 😁 I have been giving them away to random subscribers of the walletopia.info site, so the pile should be reducing over time.😀
I like the design of the vaultskin a bit more, as you said before most ofnthe time companies cheap out on zippers.. Yeah the zipper looks a bit cheap. But i had my first zipper wallet , its from Aer card holder , those guys really have great quality products, their zippers are always ykk(cant get better than that) been using it in a bit and man its great .
Pulled the trigger on this baby today. Initially, I wanted the Abrasus Small... but I couldn’t justify the price. Living in Canada, coins are common, so I wanted a wallet with that capability.
Nice review, as always. I was about to purchase it and add it to the collection when i noticed that if US bills come so close to the zipper, then it probably won't fit euros at all.. Made in the UK with the US in mind only, jeez...! Also, you should try out the wildly popular das offene meer wallets, they are everywhere in the EDC world!
Thanks Andreas, there are some manufacturers who built two different wallets to accommodate difference currencies. But yes, odd that it doesn't make one that fits Euro's. BTW we have a Das Offene Meer Gun Deck review coming up in a couple weeks.
Sorry pal, that's just not true. I've been using the Nodus Compact Coin wallet as my EDC wallet for about 6 months now. I live in Hong Kong where the banknotes are bigger than any of the 2nd series Euros. For example the HK$500 is 158mm by 79mm and the biggest 2nd series Euro is 153mm by 77mm (200 Euro note). You just fold the cash twice instead of once, that's all.
Ah yes, the conversation is usually around folding cash once. Cash will fit almost every wallet folded into thirds or fourths. I’ve been trying to get my hands on HK currency but none of my local banks or currency exchanges carry it. I’ll make sure to keep some on my next visit whenever COVID settles down enough.
2022 / oct. I already have my second Nodus wallet, it is still my favorite. The first one is still working great after a year of use, but now it changes color. I still can't find a better wallet than this for me.
I admit to being intrigued by zipper wallets. I can't justify buying one currently as I have about three wallets inbound (don't judge me). However this is going on my list! Another great review, thanks!
Walletopia, if price was not a factor, which would you choose between the Nodus coin wallet and the Vaultskin Notting Hill ? Also, could you please tell us why?
@@walletopia Thanks for your advice. I bought a Nodus on the strength of what you said and it's exceeded my expectations. I have decided to use it as my default wallet as it can replace both my Bellroy card sleeve and Bellroy key cover plus. If I had a concern it would be the zipper as I can't find anywhere where it says YKK. However, as it comes with a 5 year warranty I'm not too worried. I'm guessing this wallet is popular as I just looked on their website and they have this in 4 colours - 3 of which are sold out. Thanks again for your advice. Mr Wan
There is a .5" between the top of the gusset pocket and the top of the wallet, so it's conceive-able that coins could make their way out. The Vaultskin Nottingham has a snap interior pocket that's positioned only .25" from the top which would prevent coins from falling out in the wallet when in motion. Between the two I like the leather and build of the Nodus better.
I think it's a nice wallet. The draw back for me would be price and only has a 2 year warranty. One day you should do a review of the spec ops wallets . the bad thing about the new wallet is I just checked the website and they are out of stock till November. Do you know of another wallet that is very similar to that one from.a different company?
@@walletopia your welcome , I've had mine the "wallet" for several years . It's a great company and they make great backpacks also .Spec ops has a lifetime guarantee . I carried mine till I recently bought some trayvax wallets and am presently. Carrying the og2 blue . I love it .
Hello Mark can you do a review of Travelambo Card Holder Wallet i aiming it for a moment i think it's a great wallet to carry a lot of card and cash but in a small footprint
Thank you for the video! What do you think - which one is better for coins? Bellroy Pocket or Nodus Compact? I'm afraid that in the case of Bellroy, I have to tilt my wallet to spill the coins? And because of this, the contents of the inside of the wallet may spill out? As for Nodus, there is probably also a problem with its availability. Do you know any other similar wallets? Thank you in advance.
Size is the biggest issue between them. Personally, I feel the NODUS is more functional, but we'll be publishing a comparison between the two in early March. The review on the Card Pocket can be found here: ruclips.net/video/aQs9OKMUTcI/видео.html
I actually prefer the Bellroy Card Pocket. I have around 14 embossed and plain cards in the middle section and notes in the side pocket. The coins have a high internal pouch unlike this one so they’re more secure. I’m amazed by how many coins the Card Pocket handles on top of the cards and it’s not bulky. It’s also easy to flick through all of my cards inside
Unfortunately, their warranty appears to be worthless. I've sent email after email over the last 6 months, and I get a reply back saying that there are delays for COVID...but no human being has bothered to check in. I still get their sales emails though, glad they aren't too busy to keep sending those 🙄 . And ya, you can probably guess that it's the zipper that failed.
@@walletopia I'm quite disappointed, it really is a beautifully designed wallet otherwise. I ended up ordering myself a Vaultskin zip to replace it based on your reviews. Hoping I get the newer edition with the YKK. Edit: though I just saw your review of the Finn Access and now I'm second guessing! Great channel here, you're covering exactly the info I'm looking for. Cheers!
@@emperorchopchop7726 Great to hear that we're helping your decisions! Let us know if the Vaultskin is YKK. I've heard that they're using it but would like to validate that.
Ok, well I dunno about you, but the vid gets really dull when all I can hear is your AC in the background. There needs to be some kind of music or melody there, otherwise you feel like you're in a classroom rather than engaging a passion... Something I was going to suggest a while ago (but didn't) when I first found the channel and binge'd like 50 videos straight is that you need to mix up the music an bit, I almost stopped watching the vids because it was always the same track. I would suggest having 5-10 music tracks (or 3, whatever you feel works) that you cycle between videos, while also passively adding more to the list. Intro/outro music can for the most part be the same because that's kinda brand related, but you gotta change up the bulk.
@@walletopia no, I'm not saying they are putting YKK now, it's just from watching this video I saw some engraving on the zipper and thought maybe it's YKK...
Zipper wallets can be appealing for when you just need to throw something in your wallet without worrying it will fall out. I’ve never carried one, what’s been your experience?
Up until this year I carried a bifold with a zipper for coins.
They definitely keep the coins/contents secure but if the zipper compartment is too tight, getting access to smaller coins is problematic.
These zipper wallets sure are the most pratical and compact that i ever used but the zipper line tends to deform over time if we sit on it. if it protrudes a bit out like some designs on other wallets it would last a lot longer.
I like it as a key, pen, coin, chapstick pouch. Not really for cards and cash
That is the best wallet I have ever owned. Practical, durable, excellent quality, cards, cash and coins, front pocket. The best of the best.
Nice review Mark, thx. I think you’ve found the perfect balance of when to, then not, use the background music. Am enjoying the videos a little more because of that. You’re gonna need a spare room in the house for all of these wallets Sir! lol. 😀👍🏻
Thanks Richard, I'll post a picture in one of the Q&A videos I'm preparing of the wall of bins that house the wallet at this point! 😁 I have been giving them away to random subscribers of the walletopia.info site, so the pile should be reducing over time.😀
Nice wallet...I do still have a concern about the fit of larger cash bills like Euro and Yen!
Yes, UK made, but fits US currency. I thought they also made a version for Euro/Yen, but can't seem to find it now.
I like the design of the vaultskin a bit more, as you said before most ofnthe time companies cheap out on zippers.. Yeah the zipper looks a bit cheap. But i had my first zipper wallet , its from Aer card holder , those guys really have great quality products, their zippers are always ykk(cant get better than that) been using it in a bit and man its great .
We have the Aer Card Holder too which we have in schedule for a review. It’s a nicely built wallet, high quality!
Pulled the trigger on this baby today. Initially, I wanted the Abrasus Small... but I couldn’t justify the price.
Living in Canada, coins are common, so I wanted a wallet with that capability.
It’s a great wallet! Let us know what you think once you’ve had it for a while.
@@walletopia I will :).
Nice review, as always. I was about to purchase it and add it to the collection when i noticed that if US bills come so close to the zipper, then it probably won't fit euros at all.. Made in the UK with the US in mind only, jeez...! Also, you should try out the wildly popular das offene meer wallets, they are everywhere in the EDC world!
Thanks Andreas, there are some manufacturers who built two different wallets to accommodate difference currencies. But yes, odd that it doesn't make one that fits Euro's. BTW we have a Das Offene Meer Gun Deck review coming up in a couple weeks.
Sorry pal, that's just not true.
I've been using the Nodus Compact Coin wallet as my EDC wallet for about 6 months now.
I live in Hong Kong where the banknotes are bigger than any of the 2nd series Euros.
For example the HK$500 is 158mm by 79mm and the biggest 2nd series Euro is 153mm by 77mm (200 Euro note).
You just fold the cash twice instead of once, that's all.
Ah yes, the conversation is usually around folding cash once. Cash will fit almost every wallet folded into thirds or fourths. I’ve been trying to get my hands on HK currency but none of my local banks or currency exchanges carry it. I’ll make sure to keep some on my next visit whenever COVID settles down enough.
Nice wallet great review!
Thanks Andrew!
Great review!😎
looks like a great little wallet I'd like to get
0:51 It’s not a problem, it’s a ME problem!
2022 / oct. I already have my second Nodus wallet, it is still my favorite. The first one is still working great after a year of use, but now it changes color. I still can't find a better wallet than this for me.
Unfortunately, Nodus has gone under, and their website domain is already expired.
@@rzlb5 You're right, I recently tried to buy another one, but Nodus no longer has a page.
I admit to being intrigued by zipper wallets. I can't justify buying one currently as I have about three wallets inbound (don't judge me). However this is going on my list! Another great review, thanks!
The collection grows!!!
@@walletopia I'm a weak, weak man...
Only just came across this wallet...shame the company went out of business, I would've bought one otherwise
Walletopia, if price was not a factor, which would you choose between the Nodus coin wallet and the Vaultskin Notting Hill ?
Also, could you please tell us why?
I would choose the Nodus, the leather is higher quality and the construction feels more solid.
@@walletopia Thanks for your advice. I bought a Nodus on the strength of what you said and it's exceeded my expectations. I have decided to use it as my default wallet as it can replace both my Bellroy card sleeve and Bellroy key cover plus.
If I had a concern it would be the zipper as I can't find anywhere where it says YKK. However, as it comes with a 5 year warranty I'm not too worried.
I'm guessing this wallet is popular as I just looked on their website and they have this in 4 colours - 3 of which are sold out.
Thanks again for your advice.
Mr Wan
Great to hear!!
The coin pocket is set kinda low. Does the coins come out of the pocket and end up everywhere else inside the wallet while going about your day
There is a .5" between the top of the gusset pocket and the top of the wallet, so it's conceive-able that coins could make their way out. The Vaultskin Nottingham has a snap interior pocket that's positioned only .25" from the top which would prevent coins from falling out in the wallet when in motion. Between the two I like the leather and build of the Nodus better.
I think it's a nice wallet. The draw back for me would be price and only has a 2 year warranty. One day you should do a review of the spec ops wallets . the bad thing about the new wallet is I just checked the website and they are out of stock till November. Do you know of another wallet that is very similar to that one from.a different company?
Thanks Clay, we have the spec ops in the pipeline.
@@walletopia your welcome , I've had mine the "wallet" for several years . It's a great company and they make great backpacks also .Spec ops has a lifetime guarantee . I carried mine till I recently bought some trayvax wallets and am presently. Carrying the og2 blue . I love it .
Good to know! We have OG2 up for review soon.
So cutee
Where can I get this wallet.
Hello Mark can you do a review of Travelambo Card Holder Wallet i aiming it for a moment i think it's a great wallet to carry a lot of card and cash but in a small footprint
I just picked up their front pocket minimalist wallet.
Thank you for the video!
What do you think - which one is better for coins? Bellroy Pocket or Nodus Compact?
I'm afraid that in the case of Bellroy, I have to tilt my wallet to spill the coins? And because of this, the contents of the inside of the wallet may spill out?
As for Nodus, there is probably also a problem with its availability. Do you know any other similar wallets?
Thank you in advance.
Nodus, I've had both.
In terms of quality materials how would you rate Nodus vs Bellroy?
They're close, but leather quality termed by weight of leather would go to Nodus.
Nodus 100%
This wallet from where? I from malaysia where can i find and how to buy??
NODUS coin zipper wallet - noduscollection.com
Hi Sir, how does this compare to the Bellroy card pocket wallet?
Size is the biggest issue between them. Personally, I feel the NODUS is more functional, but we'll be publishing a comparison between the two in early March. The review on the Card Pocket can be found here: ruclips.net/video/aQs9OKMUTcI/видео.html
I actually prefer the Bellroy Card Pocket. I have around 14 embossed and plain cards in the middle section and notes in the side pocket. The coins have a high internal pouch unlike this one so they’re more secure. I’m amazed by how many coins the Card Pocket handles on top of the cards and it’s not bulky. It’s also easy to flick through all of my cards inside
Unfortunately, their warranty appears to be worthless. I've sent email after email over the last 6 months, and I get a reply back saying that there are delays for COVID...but no human being has bothered to check in. I still get their sales emails though, glad they aren't too busy to keep sending those 🙄 . And ya, you can probably guess that it's the zipper that failed.
That's unfortunate, thanks for posting as a notice to other potential customers.
@@walletopia I'm quite disappointed, it really is a beautifully designed wallet otherwise. I ended up ordering myself a Vaultskin zip to replace it based on your reviews. Hoping I get the newer edition with the YKK. Edit: though I just saw your review of the Finn Access and now I'm second guessing! Great channel here, you're covering exactly the info I'm looking for. Cheers!
@@emperorchopchop7726 Great to hear that we're helping your decisions! Let us know if the Vaultskin is YKK. I've heard that they're using it but would like to validate that.
@@walletopia confirmed YKK on the vautlskin
Excellent!
Just a btw, there's no background music for the first half.
Yes! That's by design, we've removed the music from the majority of the video now as it was becoming a distraction for many subscribers.
Ok, well I dunno about you, but the vid gets really dull when all I can hear is your AC in the background.
There needs to be some kind of music or melody there, otherwise you feel like you're in a classroom rather than engaging a passion...
Something I was going to suggest a while ago (but didn't) when I first found the channel and binge'd like 50 videos straight is that you need to mix up the music an bit, I almost stopped watching the vids because it was always the same track.
I would suggest having 5-10 music tracks (or 3, whatever you feel works) that you cycle between videos, while also passively adding more to the list.
Intro/outro music can for the most part be the same because that's kinda brand related, but you gotta change up the bulk.
@@steven6986 thanks, great feedback! We'll work on that.
Wonder if they went out of business as link does not work and cannot find anywhere now. Too bad looked nice
Yep, might be that they didn’t pay to keep their domain active, but it looks like they could have tanked.
Got the same problem. Impossible to find it.
Any recommendations for some thing similar?
Do u no a different site I can buy this cuz it’s not on there
Unfortunately not, they've been sold out on their home site for a while and haven't pushed that wallet to wholesalers from what I can find.
Looks like on zipper it says 'YKK", could you confirm?
The one I bought does not, but it's good to see they are now, wise choice!
@@walletopia no, I'm not saying they are putting YKK now, it's just from watching this video I saw some engraving on the zipper and thought maybe it's YKK...
@@ruvarkus ah, I see, no, it's not YKK.
Just emailed them about this and they told me that they are YKK zippers.
at 4:19 you used that noise of boo and it scared the crap out of me, please stop with that as it suprised me waaaaay too much then it should
😂