The Anti Wallet
No matter how small you can make a wallet, it will still be too big for some.
So crew start cutting and hacking and unearthing all sorts of ways to carry their pocket contents without the traditional wallets they are trying hard to avoid.
We’ve collected a few of the ‘anti wallet’ strategies we’ve seen over the years, and tried to share some examples of the better ones. As always, if we’ve missed something, or you have better examples, we’d love to hear from you…
The Squeeze
Take a slim case that was intended to just carry a few cards, and fill until bursting. Magic wallets, business card cases, and ID pouches are the most commonly abused.
The Hack
This can be an old plastic bus sleeve, a stitched piece of sail cloth, or a bit of duct tape magic. It needs to be very thin, kinda basic, and should never be pulled out in front of a client.
The Clip (a variant is the band)
Money clips, rubber bands, bulldog clips or any number of constraining devices. There is zero protection with these, but it does cut a very slim profile.
The Nude
This is the commando of wallet strategies. It almost doesn’t get any slimmer. Just make sure you have good pockets. Note: some strategies for The Nude rely on your partner having a handbag that you can rent space in. Partners must be willing for this to work.
The Nada
OK, OK, there is one even more minimal strategy, and it’s generally employed by your most low-life friends. We’re pretty sure they own some cards and cash, but you’ve never seen them, and certainly never on a Friday night.
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Have we missed any?
Do you have a great example you’re keen to share?
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A subset of the commando wallet strategy:
My dad only buys shirts with breast pockets and then stuffs them with all kinds of things. Mostly cigars and index cards.
The downside to that is when it all comes flying out as you reach over to flush. It’s a dangerous game that one…
Not my dad. He’s a professional.
How often I have visited each variation of the anti wallet over the years. The nude more than likely being my most prominent method of carrying unfortunately, however each time carry nude, I dream of something that will combine my love of a non lumpy ass due to bulging wallet and a easy to use, easy to access hand held wallet.
The new Bellroy is rocking and whilst it has not prevented left ass cheek bulge, it has reduced it. More importantly, it withheld a dangerous schooner glass spillage last week from a loose mate in the midst of a non over animated joke and has taken constant barrages from my 11 month old monster named Pip.
Loving this blog, easily my fave. keem em coming. The anti wallet, I love it.
Ben
Orrr… shucks.
If you’re carrying a good slim wallet, don’t put it in your back pocket. Try your front pant pocket instead. Should still be comfortable and avoids that ugly tush bulge!
Totally, completely, whole-heartedly agree Kevin.
Since I ditched the Velcro surf wallet at about 13 yo, I’ve done wallet in right pocket, keys and coins in coin pocket (yay for denim), and phone and earbuds in left pocket. It just seems to work better that way…
I have ruined many pairs of trousers due to my inability to streamline my wallet. Since I feel I need to carry 12 cards, (i did ditch the blockbuster card), cash, receipts, photos of the kids etc I have to buy bigger wallets, then the vicious circle continues. Out of shape trousers.
I need a new wallet strategy. I need a new wallet!
Ahhh Lee, you need to read our post on Slimming your wallet: http://www.carryology.com/2010/06/17/slimming-your-wallet/
Snap your receipts and send them to Evernote, photos belong in your phone not your wallet, and 12 cards can be easily dealt with by a good slim wallet.
Wallet nirvana is close… keep going towards the light!
One of the best slim wallet products on the market today is the slimmy Slim Wallet. This product is widely known and holds an outstanding rating on Amazon with tons of great customer reviews. You can’t go wrong with the slimmy by koyono!
Ahh, feels odd replying on an older post, but … this is my wallet solution: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kikus/45932073/in/set-1004363 (which type? a hack?)
Hey Ando, love the blog!
Came across an alternative anti-wallet a while back on instructables (I think) where this guy punched a hole in all his cards and kept them on an openable keyring for easy access. Never tried it myself for fear of ruining a card but seems like an easy way to slim down your carry. Anyone else heard of this?
Hamish.
Haha, never heard of it, but I love it! Ssssoooooo good!