Butterfly Wallet Ultralight Slim Tri-Fold Wallet - Red

Leather had a good run, i've had the compact saddleback wallet, but nylon has won the game.Being a sailor, I am well-acquainted to the strengths of nylon and if you think about it, there are few better choices for a durable material to stitch together for this purpose. It's tough, light, shows no wear, and obviously waterproof. It won't seep dye onto your cards like leather sometimes does.It holds six cards and my car key taped to a card, with a decent amount of cash. I thought a minimalist wallet would have minimalist capacity, not so. Nylon is slippery, which means it comes out of the pocket easily, but it would also be easy to hold it upside down and shake all the cards out of it. Not an issue, but notable.1 Year update - The wallet has a loose thread about 9mm long, that's all the wear it shows. It stays pretty clean for how dirty i am. Now it holds 10 plastic cards, 4 paper cards, 9 paper bills, a hidden razor blade and a car key with the plastic melted off of it. I find it's less likely to have cards slip out of it if you jam it full.

I have always hated bulky wallets and prefer a front pocket wallet. Therefore, when I first purchased this wallet I was exuberant to find that the product was extremely light and thin, and is made of a high-quality, strong ripstop fabric. It is the slimmest wallet I have ever carried, and the three card pockets and one cash pocket are more than enough for me. Most of my wallets have less.Other than thinness, the major advantage this product has over competitors is the addition of a full sized cash pocket, which most ultralight wallets don't feature, forcing you to bulkily fold bills into quarters to carry cash. Moreover, if you prefer a trifold but still want a really thin wallet, look no further. This is the product for you.Unfortunately, if you only put 1 or 2 cards in each slot, they can occasionally fall out if dropped - perhaps a third of the time. This isn't a terrible problem, can happen with many wallets, and I've never had the cards just drop out on their own. However, I felt more comfortable with my previous, leather wallet that gripped my cards more securely and have reverted to using it on a daily basis, with this product as a backup in my car to keep assorted loyalty and business cards organized.Overall, buy this wallet if you prioritize a cheap but strong ultralight wallet, prefer to carry cash, and generally carry at least 6 cards. If this isn't you, I recommend looking around a little (I suggest the "Slimmy" series of leather wallets, which are a tad bulkier but meet my needs better) for something that might fit your needs better.

I've owned both versions of this wallet (v1 and v2). Many of the concerns other reviewers have had (mainly the cards falling out) have been solved in version 2, which is what you're buying here.To put it in perspective, this wallet weighs as much empty...as a single sheet of paper.At present count, I have 5 bills and 10 cards in my wallet, and it's barely thicker than my phone. If you have tiny pockets - or just don't like having a bunch of huge things in your pocket - this wallet is for you.It's also incredibly durable. I've had my current version for over a year, and there's absolutely no signs of damage (even if there was, they're only $12!)Which leads me to the only con - some people might not like the appearance. It's sleek and modern, but it lacks the "executive" feel people usually look for in leather wallets. Depending on the color you get, dirt can also be fairly visible on it. Of course, since it's just tent fabric, it's easy enough to lightly wash.So there you have it - an absurdly light, thin and practical wallet whose only drawback is that it doesn't look like you spent several hundred dollars on it... because it only cost $12.I hope you found this helpful! Feel free to ask questions in the comments

Note: The pics below are of my very OLD butterfly wallet so you can see what one looks like after many years of hard use.This is so minimalist I am not sure you should call it a wallet. It is smaller than a money clip and does more. There are other thin wallets out there but this one trumps them all. In addition to being the smallest and lightest, it has all the room I need and it has proven to be very durable. I thought that when it did wear out the fabric would wear through. But no. After years of dutiful service some of the stitching wore through and is coming unraveled. I am extending the life of mine with an angler grade rubber band to hold it together, but I will be buying a replacement soon. And I may keep the rubber band on it as a lightweight, removable closure, it is a better match for this wallet than bulky velcro or straps.

Admittedly, I'm not the one using it, because I'm a diva who barely likes day hikes, much less backpacking. But my BFF is doing the Appalachian Trail. Before she started, she asked me to research ultralight wallets and buy her one for Christmas. I liked the idea that this wallet gets its shape from using your own cards, and it seemed plenty light, plus the purple color was perfect for my best friend. She's now just over 3 months in, and has made it from GA to NY, and is still carrying this. If you're looking for a backpacking wallet, this seems to fit the bill. But if you're into a ziplock bag, there seem to be plenty of folks happy with that too. But my BFF really wanted a dedicated wallet and this seems to float her boat and it wasn't too painfully expensive for me :)