RIDGE wallet vs Amazon recommended Rossm wallet Battle of the thin Minimalist wallets tested [317]
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In this video I take a look at two thin wallets, one by the ridge company and one that Amazon recommended. Check out this video to see my two week journey with these two wallets.
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I found a ziplock bag is the most minimalist wallet I ever had.
LOL, they are pretty cost effective. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
For me it’s the good old rubber band. Works about the same as this Rossi/Ridge set up for a fraction of the price
@@pythonalley8882 I find that hair bands work well too. Seem to last a bit longer as well. Although rubber bands are not exactly expensive to replace.
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Finally found someone who actually tests the RFID blocking capability. Thank you!
I switched to the carbon fiber Amazon version 3 years ago with the money clip, I love it I wish the edges were had Rounded edges but still prefer it. The elastic straps are still working like new and I have a replacement set that came with the wallet.
I just can’t see why I’d spend 3 times more for a ridge wallet
very cool and thanks for sharing your experience!
I'm sure you whish the corners were rounded as they burn holes in your trousers
I’m sure a piece of sandpaper laying on a hard surface could easily remove the edge sharpness.
I never searched RUclips for Rossm, funny this video appeared. I bought a Rossm wallet on Amazon around January and love it. I've always wanted the Ridge wallet but not for $90+. Rossm, you get a cash strap, money clip, extra screws and extra elastics all for the $25 I paid. Ridge charges you extra for a cash strap AND money clip. However... I imagine because of increasing manufacturing costs, they've increased in price. Still cheaper than Ridge but they are closer to $50 now... At least on their website at the time of typing this because they are no longer sold on Amazon. Rossm replied to a comment of mine on their Facebook page saying they are working on restocking their Amazon store.
I have used a $18 Ridge knockoff for a few years and love it. You don't have to pull your cards out. Push them about 1/2" out and squeeze the opposite sides together, and it will fan your cards out.
I have had my gold Ridge wallet with a Cash strap and Coin insert, for 5 years. Never had a problem with it, just a little cleaning. I also put in a Tile slim tracker, although I was never lost it.
Great review thanks. I have had the ridge for a few years and love it. You are right on about the negatives but depending on your preferences it definitely outweighed by the pros of the slim and easy to use. It is easy to get over the negatives and I don't even notice it anymore, but count on pulling out all the cards when looking for a certain card. I was looking for my son who just got his DL and only has a couple cards and a traditional wallet is way to big, especially for a 15/16 year old lifestyle, but they still need something to hold their DL, school ID and a CC. I forgot how much the ridge cost so I went with the Rossm as it is less than a 1/3 the cost.
I'm a fan of the Minimalist wallets...it's just hard for me to reduce the number of cards. Lol...I too am a fan of saving a few dollars. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
I have a trove wallet and love it but keep hearing about the ridge
I’ve had the Ridge for 5 years now, I have both the clip(cash) and strap(receipts).
You can find the cards easy enough if you push the cards out with your finger in the cut out then pinch. That will help fan out the cards so you can pick the right one.
Great comparison of the two brands
Thanks for sharing your experience with the RIDGE wallet. Have a great day and stay safe.
For people wondering, if you could only have one, do you prefer the strap or clip?
Solid review. I’ve had the Ridge wallet for a few years and I love it. It does take some planning to get the right cards. I use the strap and fold the bills into thirds so they are no wider than the wallet
Very cool! Thanks for sharing your experience and tip with the cash!
Bought my Amazon wallet back in April 2018. I love it and it’s still going strong. 1 band now has a slight tear, but not effecting it’s purpose. Today I ponied up and bought a ridge TOPO just because I like the design. If you don’t want to spend the money on the Ridge, you will be more than happy with the Amazon version.
I just got a Mountain Voyage slim wallet. that's what brought me to your channel, Jeff. Subscribed.
Honestly I loved this review!! So detailed and soo honest unlike others who just totally painted cheap ridge copies as worthless and i was really gonna stupidly spend 100 dollars on a product I wasn't sure about but thanks to this review i decided to buy the cheap one for like 10 dollars and I like it, it was worth the price so far and it was exactly how this review said it, thank you soo much for the amazing review !!!
I appreciate the feedback. I'm all about saving some money. Glad you found a wallet that worked for you. Have a great day and stay safe.
4 months later how is it? And is it good for like 15 cards and like 30 20 dollar bills?
@@Jeffreviews4u Rossm now comes in carbon or Aluminum for $29. The aluminum includes the tool kit which is $10 additional if yiu buy the carbon. They come in several colors. I can't tell any difference from the $90 Ridge.
That pics of all your gas station cards and gym cards. Saves you so much room
Thanks, I'm looking for one for myself and for a present and this was helpful
Happy to help. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
This video really helped! Thank you for making it!
Happy to help! Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Once I went ridge I’ll never go back. The quality and warranty are crazy good. I currently have the same one and plan on eventually upgrading to the carbon fiber blue one.
This must’ve come up in my feed bc I’ve been watching a lot of hiking and backcountry gear reviews on here lol- but, I subscribed to your channel after watching this video. Thank you for your content & honest, detailed reviews!
That's cool! Thanks for throwing your support my way. Have a great day and stay safe.
As a former thickazz wallet person, I can probably provide some insight. I got a Ridge two years ago. Short review is it’s pretty neat and has keep my wallet stuffing under control. Some of the drawbacks to this type of wallet mentioned in this video you figure out after a while. When stuffing cards in and they get snagged, you quickly figure out you can do a subtle little twist on the corner of the card and create a gap that you hold open with the side of your other hand. You also get into the habit of putting the cards in a set order. License on the front. Most used card on the back. Least in the middle. To avoid taking them all out, you soon learn you can fan the cards using that thumb cutout by pressing on the cards at an angle. The elastic on mine started to “break in” and I was getting nervous, but it eventually hit a sweet spot and has held up ever since. There’s no nicks or dings anywhere after all this time, and it’s been through a lot. Still, it often ends up in my back pocket and it’s very uncomfortable there, so I’m sad I’m going to have to figure something else out….
Know I’m late to the game here, but I want to point out that the trick to accessing your cards in these things is to get used to the card fanning motion. That indent there let’s you pop all the cards out on one side, and then you use your thumb in your index to fan them out. I have 10 cards in my ridge and now that I’m used to it, find it really easy to get to the card I need. You also over time will set up a system for where certain cards go. For me, all cash cards are kept on the money strap side and my important stuff (IDs, member cards) are on the front side.
I bought the Rise Shield carbon fibre wallet with the money clip and I mostly love it. I did find it harder than expected to get a card out. It feels like I need to plan ahead when using a card. For example I put my frequently used cards at the top. The money clip does not inspire 100% confidence because the bank notes in the UK are now plastic, smooth and slippery as are the wallet and clip finish. It holds paper receipts just fine. The money clip is becoming redundant for me because since coronavirus most UK payments are contactless needing me not to carry cash. Despite the minor inconveniences I would not go back to a standard wallet. My wallet is still in great condition because I do not have it in my pocket with other items such as keys or phone. If you have any tips on easy card removal or replacement I would love to know so I can enjoy the Rise Shield even more.
I didn't think I'd like the solid block of this type so I went with a Zitahli folder. Still thinner than what I had and changing wallets got me to remove some things I don't need to carry. Mostly I've just learned that I don't need to carry as much as I think I do. Store membership cards stay in the glove box now and cash is so rarely used these days.
The biggest thing that pushed me toward Ridge was that their clips and straps are supposedly tighter than the Amazon wallets from what I've seen in other videos, which makes me feel better when carrying cash. As far as finding a specific card you want, the trick is to push the cards up so they poke out a bit, then squeeze the bottom so they sort of fan out and it's easy to grab one. Otherwise I keep my most used cards toward the very front or very back of the stack.
Makes sense. I recently tested the Damascus ridge wallet and I was pretty impressed with the quality. Thanks for sharing.
Yeah they’re totally 5 grams less. Definitely noticeable.
I've had the Amazon version for a year or so now. No issue with loose straps whatsoever. And $30 Canadian. Ridge is ridiculous
@@SandyridgeGR Mmm, coming from a person named Ridge, that's saying something!
Titan X is more affordable and has a really good money clip. I have one
I have two of the Rosemont wallets. They work perfectly!
Very useful. Thank you.
Nice review. I just ordered a Ridge. Even though it is more expensive I prefer the “brand name” rather than the one that is compared as an alternative.
I bought the Rossm, with the expectation that it wouldn't last, but would allow me to get used to the minimalist experience. The long-term plan was to buy one of the fancy ones (maybe a Fantom or an Aviator), but the Rossm has held up so well that I can't see myself blowing $100 or more for a name-brand. I will say that the Rossm is best with around 9 or 10 cards. If you carry more, finding the right one becomes too inconvenient, and you probably want the card-fanning features of the Fantom X and Aviator Slim...
I found a zippered "business card holder" at office max years ago for $3.95, and it serves as a perfect front pocket wallet. The idea of calling a $99 contraption a "minimalist" wallet seems ridiculous to me. The exact opposite of minimalism.
Minimalism isn’t just about price. In fact, often a minimalist spend more to own long lasting quality but owns less stuff. A couple high quality pairs of shoes that cost $300 to $400/pair but last you 20-30 years (like Allen Edmonds) is minimalist. One brown pair. One black pair. Done. Quality over quantity. Minimalism…an old money principle.
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Is that zippered purse built with rfid blocking technology G’pa? If not lil Johnny is gonna be buying 100$s of dollars of skins on Fortnite with your money. Should have spent the $30 on the rossm & kept up with the times.
I actually have the Rossm and I love it. You do have to learn how to use the wallet correctly though. Practice holding it and pressing the cards out using the inset. And you have to practice fanning your cards so that you can grab the right one. I only carry four cards and my ID with me though, so perhaps if you have as many twelve cards it might be more difficult.
I've been EDCing the olive aluminum version of the aluminum Ridge for about a month and I've had zero issues. The RFID blocking also doesn't block the tracking with my Tile Slim.
Very cool. Thanks for sharing.
I bought a rossm just to try these out. Didn’t want to spend a lot of money for something I may not like. It’s small, does its job but for me nothing beats a good leather wallet. Much more classy and stylish. But I will probably still use the Rossm for those time I only need a few cards and want minimalist. Great review.
I picked up the Amazon version about a month ago for the same reason you mentioned - tired of the bulk in my back pocket. But to be honest, I don't think it's going to work as a daily wallet. I just have too much stuff I need to carry - drivers license, company cc, 3 personal cc's, gun carry permit, proof of insurance for car, and proof of ins for Harley. I will probably keep it for those times when you just need a cc, dl, and ins. But for every day use, I will keep searching for something different. Thanks for the thorough review!
Have you checked out the Serman Brands minimalist wallet? minimalist style in a traditional look. ruclips.net/video/LLMFfxDfR3w/видео.html
RIDGE wallets come with a No Hassle band replacement for when it gets old and ratty. Just contact them and they send you out another that you can use that neat little screwdriver to install. I have 2 now and one is several years old and it has aged really well. I've done two band replacements on it and it is still going strong
That's an awesome tip. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.
Glad I came across this honest comparison. My 13 year old almost got me to spend the $85 on the ridge thinking there wasn't anything out there that was comparable. I gave him the rossm version instead and he was just as happy. Thank you for this!
Happy to help! Thanks for taking the time to comment.
3 months later whats yall thoughts?
It's still in tip top shape but that might be bc my son only has 3 cards in his wallet. Plus he's not carrying around a ton of cash either lol so not much wear and tear from his end. Still happy with it nonetheless
@@cp1223 Thank you!!
Amazing review. Thanks for this.
Absolutely. Thanks for stopping by and commenting. 👍
Really good review . Got the Ridge, absolutely love it. I like the fact that you’ve tested ones at different price points. Having used a slim wallet for awhile - won’t go back to a traditional wallet. Totally agree with your thoughts regarding the potential loosing notes or items falling out, but so far so good.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Have you tried the cavity tray?
@@Jeffreviews4u No, I think the tray takes up too much room - and other than a key, can’t imagine what else I would put in it.
Lol... you're right it increases the width of the wallet by 50%. I fit one key and 4 quarters. Haha.
Thanks! You give some really interesting insights which other channels gloss over.
Happy to help! Thanks for taking the time to comment.
1:50 They’re very similar. I don’t want to get them mixed up. 2:50 A minute later…
Lol. The tools look very similar. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
I've had that exact Ridge aluminum wallet for almost 2 years now. No issues. Yes, it is scratched and showing wear. It is often sharing a pocket with keys, or a Microstream light, or a money clip, or a pocket knife. So it has "character" now. ;-)
I keep just 5 cards in it. The two in the back I hardly ever need (drivers lic and concealed carry permit). The two in the front are my credit card and ATM/debit card. In between is an emergency credit card. (never/rarely used) Under the strap I keep two crisp 20s folded as emergency cash. Virtually every time I want a card it is one of the first two which makes it easy.
That's the real beauty of wallets like the Ridge. They make you cut down on the "stuff" in your wallet. All my other cards (insurance, healthcare, registration, etc.) I keep images of on my phone. I occasionally carry a money clip with a few bills in it if I'm going somewhere where I'll want to use cash.
Thanks for sharing your experience with the RIDGE wallet. Have a great day and stay safe.
I have a ridge wallet with a money clip not a strap I had to stop using it when my arthritis got too bad for me to push the cards out but I still have it and use it as back up I got a new stile one with a activation button at the bottom this pushes the cards up in a slight step so you can see the card you want and is easier to move cards to find the one you like I normally cary the two I use the most on the top they appear more visible when you activate the trigger button to open up the wallet
Good stuff thanks for the comparison
Happy to help. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.
I have a $13 version bought on Amazon with a money clip. It's a little beat up, has some nicks and scratches, but it blocks RFID. Bought it May 2019 and it still works just fine. I prefer a front pocket wallet, and I've shifted some of my wallet items to my phone. It works for me, but I see how some people prefer a more traditional wallet setup
Me too.
Erik - very cool, thanks for sharing.
emmy lite - they are a bit of investment! Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Dive Bar Casanova - thanks for taking the time to comment!
I've had a Ridge for a couple of years for cards and separate money clip for cash. It's as you said - a pain to get the right card, etc. Less bulk is a plus, but I'm thinking of returning to old school for the cards.
have you tried the serman brands wallets? minimalist style with the traditional look. ruclips.net/video/LLMFfxDfR3w/видео.html
Thanks for video !
Very helpful
You are most welcome! Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
i would like to add I have used the carbon fiber ridge wallet for over a year now and I haven't noticed a single single scratch while looking at it during this video. I cant speak for the titanium plates maybe they scrape more idk. Also the money strap, I don't think you'll ever lose money, it doesn't seem to have even lost its grip at all, and i know they have replaceable elastic for wallet but I haven't needed it. Also fun fact if you have nothing else to use to scratch a scratcher it works great for that lol. I was in a pinch at Christmas and had nothing to it with.
I like to use Travando slim wallet for about $30 on Amazon. Since I have only two credit cards I prefer the cheapest one than the Ridge. Thanks for sharing and God bless.
Thanks for the great review video!
Happy to do it! Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
The directions for my Ridge Wallet showed me how to access a card in the middle pretty easily, you push them out about half way, then squeeze the bottom and it fans them out. I dunno, I guess everyone is different, but I had no issues getting a card out when it was full
Thank you for your honest review
Thank you for this review. I'm looking into getting a slim wallet, and I'm glad that you noted a few "cons" so that I can make an informed decision.
Glad to help! Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
I just bought a Rossm because I couldn't justify the price of Ridge. Decided to look for reviews of it and came across your video. My tip is to push your cards up and then squeeze the wallet so it fans out the cards a bit then you don't have to take all the cards out to find the one you want.
Thanks for the tip! Have a great day and stay safe.
I switched to a slim wallet over the holiday and love it. It gave me a reason to go through my old wallet and clear it out. I've heard of the Ridge wallet but would never pay the price. I got an Amazon version for like $25, it is the Donward Slim wallet and it has a nice brushed aluminum finish with the bans, clip and screwdriver and looks just as good as a Ridge. My thought is if they are going to get scratched and worn.....maybe the Ridge lasts a few years longer than an Amazon brand. If that is the case, I'm not out the $125 and I can just spend another $25 and get another Amazon one.
I agree. The ridge wallets look nice but come with a big price tag. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.
Great unbiased review. This is what I've been looking for
Happy to help. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
i have the grip wallet and it has worked well for years.
I have a carbon fiber version from Amazon that cost $22. I have been using it daily for 4 years. It has a few almost impossible to see scratches and still works perfectly.
Wow, that's great! Thanks for sharing your experience. Have a great day and stay safe.
4 months later how is it? And is it good for like 15 cards and like 30 20 dollar bills?
I've been really happy with my All-ett Rip-Stop Nylon wallet. It's a lot thinner than a conventional wallet and it kinda bends in the middle to better conform to my rear. I heard about them on the Clark Howard radio show and have been using them for 20+ years.
That's cool, thanks for sharing!
I’ve had an All-ett wallet (the “original”) for at least 15 years, back to when they were made out of sail material and were really crinkly until it was carried around for a few weeks. I used to joke that during the break-in period it sounded like I had a bag of dried leaves in my pocket 😆. Even though they’re made out of boring nylon now I still recommend them, they’re surprisingly durable.
you guys do know all those stuff are made in china, they just put a name and market the F of it and jacked up the price. You can find the same thing on amazon with no brand, cheaper and better
Great review. I like these type of clip wallets. I got an amazon cheapy one but it still works good. The only down side is the hard corners put holes in my jeans like crazy.
I've heard a few people say these wallets rip holes in their pants. Thanks for sharing your experience.
The Wobo wallet eliminates the problem of having to pull the ALL the cards out to find one because you can flip through them from the top. Similar in minimalistic but all leather design is softer in your pocket and easier access.
Nice review Jeff. I have the Grip6 with the leather case over it. I have been using it for a year or so and although it took some getting used to I really like it now. It also has a small lever that will push your cards out to make them easier to find. Cheers.
Very cool! Thanks for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.
Really good reveiw!
I appreciate the kind words. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
I, too, find it difficult to look for the card needed at the point of sale, however I have overcome by preselecting the card that is going to be used. With all the pay apps on your phone, it is just a bad day when you need to start pulling stuff out of your wallet.
I currently have a leather wallet by a company called stock and barrel. It’s a really nice bifold wallet made of full grain leather that’s really worn in and darkened well for the past 4 years. Honestly the best wallet I’ve ever had. I’ve been looking at the ridge wallet cause it seems nice to have such a small wallet. I got my current one because it was small but the ridge is even smaller and I’d love to have one that’s super simple and compact. I want to try it but I’m still on the fence of giving up my nice leather one haha.
Buy the RossM wallet and try it out for a while. Better to spend $30 on the RossM than 130 on the Ridge only to find out that a wallet like that does or doesn't suit your needs. I personally went with the RossM and I like it. Feels really premium in the hand and comes with both the cash strap and cash clip and has a spare band and screws if I ever need them. I can't justify paying 100 dollars more for the same product.
I got a Ridge wallet for Christmas in 2019 and love it, been my daily carry ever since. Really minimized how much junk I carry around. I’m now keenly aware of all the George Costanzas walking around with their huge wallets
Edit: it’s the “burnt titanium” one and has held up really well minus scrapes and scuffs. The elastic that holds the two plates together is still super strong! While they’re definitely overpriced, the quality is top notch and they almost always have active coupon codes
Thank you I'll stick with my traditional wallet taking out all cards to find one specific card to pay on a busy day at the store or on a windy day or losing receipts can't have coins people behind you in line getting mad or imagine dropping all your cards on the floor , seems like a gimmick . Thank you so much for the review I'd ask coworkers to show me how they would take out a specific card in case they would all change the subject or put their ridge wallet back in their pocket now I know why. I also forgot to add won't taking out your debit cards with the chip ruin your card I've heard these wallets messing up people's cards .
I received the Ridge forged ember wallet as a present (10 year anniversary discount). Absolutely love this minimalist wallet, and I'm never going back to leather bifolds... I bought the Rossm gunmetal (beautiful color) as a walking wallet (1 credit card, OMNY card, that's it), and out of curiosity. Yea, the Rossm is definitively a 99.89% replica of the Ridge wallet. The only decipherable difference was the Ridge has an ever so slightly less sharper edges. I love my Ridge, but I would wholeheartedly recommend the Rossm as better, more economical alternative. The 10 year Ridge anniversary sale is over, so it's back to its regular price, which does not feel reasonable, only unless you want the brand name on your wallet. They are both functionally 100% the same. (I have both of them with the cash strap).
I bought two Ridge wallets. Loved them u til about two weeks in the elastic cash strap unthreaded and fell apart. I filled out a warranty claim. Sent pics. Was asked for more pics. Then was sent the wrong item even after I described the defective money strap on the form and then again when I was notified my claim was approved. They must not have looked at the Photos because it was clear just from the photos that the money strap was what was needed and not a strap for if you used a money clip. I’d now say go with the Rossm. That’s what I’m going to do.
I’ve got the rossm gunmetal it was $30 and it’s perfect for what I do. I’m in construction so leather wallets are nasty being in my pocket on a hot day.
I've had my Ridge for about 2 years now and I love it. The bootleg versions have little minute things that don't allow it to function as well...suck as the chamfered edge which makes it much easier to get your cards in.
Thanks for sharing your experience! Have a great day and stay safe
I use a regular leather wallet in my right pocket with my phone and my pistol is in my left pocket, a ridge wallet would scratch the hell out of my phoen, so it is a no go for me....you most likely don't conceal carry....
@@retromojo1 If I did then I would find another way to conceal carry.
Started using a thin front pocket wallet over 20 years ago. When I started, I put all my extra cards in a box and left them in the center consoLe of my truck. I seldom used them so they slowly disappeared.
1" binder clip .
The best wallet I ever had .
I am carrying 6 cards and 10 bills at this time .
The best bang for the buck .
Lol. That's a bargain for sure and easily replaced if needed. Thanks for sharing.
Yes, been using a binder clip for 20+ years and haven’t found anything better.
keep getting new wallets for my minimalism OCD - these are not my cup of sugar cause of the mechanical stress on the cards which keep scratching over each other - as well as the folded bills - so i went with stuff like the frenchie speed wallet - nice "best of both worlds" and you can keep dollar bills unfolded and still have solid minimalism.
Lol... wait until 4 PM today. A video will be released outlining 4 additional Minimalist style wallets...I'm addicted to them too...lol.
The Frenchie wallet looks bad ass!! Might get one 🤔
Thanks for this review! My only problem with these types of wallets, is I like to carry around guitar picks in my wallet for when I'm in a guitar store. I see no place where I could store these. Plus, I agree with one of your cons. Having to search through all the cards for a specific card looks like a hassle. I can find my cards easily in my leather wallet.
They make something called a cavity tray that can be used for these wallets. Maybe that's what you're looking for. Check this out
ruclips.net/video/TeOoDiaTdgo/видео.html
Wouldn’t guitar stores have picks you could use?
Thanks Jeff, great review, very informative 👍👌👍👌
Happy to help and glad you liked it! Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Great review! Ordered the Rossm using your link. Thanks!
Very cool. When you get it, let me know what you think. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
@@Jeffreviews4u it's been great, thanks for the great comparison video! Saved me $60!
@Ian Burke great to hear!
Just got a Topsider wallet from Open sea leather, it's truly the best wallet I've ever bought and I was really impressed by the craftsmanship. You should review one some time if you haven't already.
I owned a number of carbon fiber wallets just like the ones you’re showing.... very difficult to find the cards were looking for and I find that they leave holes in my jeans. I stick my wallet in my back pocket and over a short period of time the corners of the wallet caused holes in my jeans.
That's my biggest concern. It's hard to find the card I'm looking for. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts.
I have a wallet much like your traditional wallet. Been thinking about switching to something more modern. My wallet is 25 years old and starting to look a bit worn
My Ridge wallet was a gift from my sons, didn’t cost me a thing. As an old guy, it took some getting used to.
Very cool. It is a bit of a learning curve. Thanks for sharing.
This was a great review. Thanks I almost wasted all my money 😅
Thank you for this review… I just bought a ridge wallet for my husband because he was raving about it but he got it and seemed disappointed lol although I knew yo myself it seems to not make sense because you will have take out all the cards lol but he was so adamant about getting it so hey .. “ Happy Birthday baby!” Lol
That's one of my complaints too....every card comes out to find the one I need. Lol. Thanks for sharing.
i have used a minimal wallet for almost 2 years now. The strap get loose(i have about 5-6 cards in mine) That is the only drawback i have with those type of wallets. But once i started use my slim wallet i have a hard time imagenation going back to a "normal" wallet.
About the card faning, i put the cards i use the most on the outside so i have an easy acesss for them.
I appreciated your review on these wallets. I wish they made one that would allow me to carry my police badge as well.
You should totally reach out to the company... that's a great idea. Thanks for sharing
Check out Dango. They’re similar but they have a wallet specifically designed for badges
I have a rossm. I like it for cards. I live abroad and am in the US summers only. I only use it summers when I am mostly using cards and no cash. To help keep thing simple, the most used cards are on either side of the wallet, not the middle. I have a strap. I don't like it much, but cash is secure with it. I love the small size. When abroad I found another minimalist wallet that seems to be out of business now, "coolman". its splits the size of a rossm and a traditional wallet. But it has a good size change pocket which in many countries is a necessity. (Japan anything smaller than $10 (1000 yen) is a coin. THis wallet has a clip but I find it a difficult to use as well. Have to remove all the cash or keep bills folded separately. It's big problem is the leather for the card pockets stretched so if I have a card out and I am not careful the remaining cards can slid out as well.
I have the Rossm and my complaint is the money band clip. Whenever I’m putting money into the band the metal clip pokes through the elastic band or the band will come out from the knot he’s in the clip that hold the band in place.
I had that same experience with both wallets that had the elastic band. Have you tried the clip part? Thanks for sharing your experience.
I got one of the $18 Amazon versions with a plain elastic band instead of a metal clip and I love it. I've been carrying it for 3 years now.
@@RegularAssUsername very cool! Thanks for sharing.
As a Bills fan, the second thing I see after you was that mini helmet back there. BILLS
Oh yeah, Go Bills! Thanks for taking the time to comment 🙂 👍
I have the ridge carbon fiber wallet. I picked it up as a present for Christmas. I bought it on Black Friday, and received it for about $90. I like it. What I don't like about it is the access to push the cards out forces you to use your left hand. You can't use your right hand to pull them out. This is due to the way in which the elastic is hooked into the case. The elastic has a small hole where it comes out on the same side where you push your cards, meaning you can not reverse the elastic and make that an area where you pull your cards instead of pushing them. That's one thing I really don't like about it. The other thing is every time you slide your cards in, if you don't push them in perfectly perpendicular, they rub against the elastic on an angle that feels perfect for cutting. It's only a matter of time before they're always rubbing in the same spot and that elastic is going to fail. For the price, I think it's really well constructed, I think it's an interesting idea, but I think it's too expensive.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience with this wallet.
I think i prefer a basic bi or trifold wallet, when showing ID i dont have to take it out I can just show it via the clear plastic pocket. I also like having slots for my cards and not have to thumb through every card to find the right one..
I guess if you have minimal cards (3-4) like say a teenager or something its okay but I have about 10 combined and dont want to pull em all out to find one
I recently switched to the Extremus via Amazon switching from a leather tri fold and I don't see me ever going back to my old dad wallet. Good video thanks for the review
happy to help and would you recommend the Extremus? Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
@@Jeffreviews4u yeah definitely it's a solid wallet. Also very affordable
Great review but I don't seem to have the same negatives you did. I never take all cards out, I use the notch to push the corners out and then flex the wallet in a way that I can thumb through. Also by using the same flex, while the cards are still rotated out at the corner I reinsert the card and then push them all back in at once. Seems to work slick for me. Been using the Ridge for a year and a half like that.
Lol...you're definitely more skilled than I am. Thanks for sharing.
The Amazon knock off I picked up 2 years ago. It still holding up no issues with exception for cosmetics scratching on the money clip. thought it was time I step up to the real deal. When I saw that you can purchase a money tray and the I found the "Aviator Wallet"
I think it solves some of things I don't care for on the ridge wallet. I think that will be my next wallet .
That's awesome. Thanks for sharing!
I have both a Ridge wallet and Aviator wallet (and a couple generic ones of Ridge). So far my absolute fav is the Aviator. With the pull tab, it makes getting cards in and out a breeze, easy to fan them out to find just the right one and they slide right back in. Add in the coin section that doesn’t really add any bulk to the wallet like it does on the Ridge, it’s the best one out there IMO.
Waiting on delivery of ROSSM tomorrow……bought it before seeing your review……..looks like I made a good choice - thanks
Very cool. Let us know what you think when you get it.
Nice review. Been thinking about this style of wallet but I think I'll stick with my leather card wallet & separate money clip.
Have you tried the Serman Brands wallets. They are leather Minimalist wallets...ruclips.net/video/LLMFfxDfR3w/видео.html
i guess for me it comes down to where its made
These are both made in China. If you're looking for a wallet made in the USA check out slimfold - ruclips.net/video/D5qFhQv3Tr8/видео.html
I have wallet anxiety lol.. I am ALWAYS making sure i have my wallet. This little thing would have be having a panic attack every hour because I wont be able to feel it. lol. But i still want one!
Lol. Maybe they'll make one with a chain to attach to your belt. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
The ridge has an AirTag clip for the wallet…I’m guessing it would also work for the Rossm since they’re about the same size
I hit "subscribe" when you referenced George Costanza
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I happened across your channel this morning. It showed up in my list probably because I'd done some similar searches. I enjoyed the review. I ended up going with the Ridge Carbon Fiber. I made that choice (fingers crossed) due to the lifetime warranty. My thinking is that as long as the elastic lasts me a year, $7ish per year maintenance costs for a wallet that I can get replaced if it breaks in my lifetime should be worth the upfront costs. Guess I'll see if my logic holds.
I liked your overall practical look at things, even if I didn't go the direction you suggested. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your content.
I do have one question. What app were you using to test the RFID reading on your phone?
I appreciate you sharing and from what I've seen Ridge makes a pretty decent product. I recently picked up a Damascus one and was impressed with the build quality. Thanks for your support. I used NFC tools which tests the same frequency as RFID. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Looks the same to me. Only thing I don't like is the elastic band
Love my ridge wallet. I went with the money clip though.
Very cool. Which ridge wallet did you get? Thanks for sharing.
The slim wallets are cool, but I’ve been using a medium size tension paper clip for years. You can buy an assorted size pack for a few bucks and the clip lasts forever.
Great idea! Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
How classy
I got rid of all my store cards by using an app called keyring. I use a cheap $12 ebay wallet, black carbon fiber, it has served me well for years. I'm finally think about upgrading. My recommendation is try one of those cheap ones first before you decide to splash big on a ridge or anything else. Thanks for the video.
I have the $225 gold plated ridge wallet, I'm very happy with my wallet
Whoa! that is a pretty sweet wallet - out of my budget - lol. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Great job Jeff, I'm currently shopping these and so many to chose from.
Seriously there are a lot. I've been looking at the hybrid Minimalist wallets that are smaller but still look like a traditional wallet. So far I like them. Check this out and let me know what you think: ruclips.net/video/hcQS6nD0Jkk/видео.html
or, you can just go to amazon and get the $30 knock off version that does the same thing as this nonsense $100 version. you're just paying for the company name and that's it... stop letting people brainwash you lol.