Love that they added the bigger wallet. It cracked me up because I know people who carry wallets like that so I will definitely recommend them to watch this video.
I dont mean to be offtopic but does someone know a method to log back into an Instagram account? I stupidly lost the login password. I love any help you can give me
@Gary Shane i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and Im trying it out now. Seems to take a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
Box wallets have always been my first love..Secrid was my first minimal wallet.. However I find metal wallets ding and scratch..always better to have it wrapped in leather.
I was considering the Ekster box style wallet when I was looking for a minimalist wallet. I agree that the price point is a bit high. I believe the cards are held in either by felt or a plate or both, which are subject to wear. I'm curious how good the longevity is with that style of wallet. I tend to like my card holder style wallet.
@@alexandergeorgiev2631 I use it as my daily wallet, I'm a mechanic and I have to say it holds up pretty good ..I definitely recommen ..I haven't had a card slip out unintentionally ...I heard metal cards slip out but I don't have a metal card to test it out
Just ordered one not so long ago. Only bought it for the sale they currently had really. Otherwise I wouldn’t have spent the $70. Like you said I just feel like its over priced but its awesome nonetheless.
The biggest chunky wallet stuffed with coins and very scuffed leather for good measure which didnt look all that chunky once you loaded all the cards into the Ekster, which of course didnt protect them completely.
I have 4 and that's a lot for me! Lol. Debit card, Credit Card, Savings Account Card, GPS tagging card. THAT IS ALL I CAN FIND :) This guy took out 15 credit cards lol.
About my 10th wallet video looking for one I like. I like this one, but he's right about it being too pricey. I like it more than just about all the others so far, but not $79 worth of like. The search continues...
Great wallet just recieved it today..however do not place metro cards or anything that thin in the slots IT WILL GET STUCK AND NOT COME OUT! And it's a pain in the ass to take out.
Is that Bigfoot’s bulky wallet they included for comparison? I might order the blue. Does this scratch the crap out of your cards? I had that problem with the ridge wallet.
a question about the backplate, when the card are squeezed under the backplate, are they tight enough to not move, or they come loose after a certain time due to the strap thanks
@@ChrispyThings How durable is the model you have? I know this is weird, but I tend to sit at the edge of wooden chairs and with it being a solid construction with no give like leather wallets Do you feel like it can take dents easily or should it be fine?
@Bobby Murphy yeah I figured. I stood with my dango leather wallet. I’m trying to convert to front pocket. But with all the mild heart attacks i have when I feel my back pocket for my wallet I can’t stand to swap to the front. I’m just accustomed to place my wallet in my back pocket.
I got both. Have the ekster aluminum for a few months and just got the ridge. The ekster is awesome. Feel like a boss using the button feature. I have no issue so far. Got the ridge because I like their style and wanted to have a different style wallet in rotation. Honestly can't go wrong with either. The only thing the ridge hAs over ekster are the many designs. It's all a matter of what you're looking for. My advice is check reviews for both types of wallet. Hope this helps
Is it easy to pull this wallet out of your pocket if you’re sitting? Wondering what would happen if you have cash In the elastic strip and cards with the backplate
I bought an Ekster wallet and I’m concerned about the trigger because if I grab it and move it around it shakes a lot I don’t know if it’s supposed to do that In order for the mechanism to work or if it’s just mine
Also whenever I press the trigger it sounds kind of squeaky so I don’t know if it’s just the wallet that I got or if all Ekster wallets sound like that I’m hoping with time it’ll get better and stop doing this
Essentially you'll be rolling up bills in a rubber band and keeping them on the outside of that thing, NO THANKS. Get an RFID card and buy a nice leather wallet. I believe this all comes down to preference, and this type of wallet would never be my preference. My bill fold has always been a piece of leather and it always will be. I'm not on board with the aluminum wallet trend. I'm already carrying a smartphone in one of my pockets, and I like having a soft leather wallet to lay flat against it, without worrying about scratching my phone, and so I can carry my phone and wallet in the same pocket pretty comfortably, but this is not my strongest argument against these aluminum wallets. If you buy a fine enough leather bill fold, you'll never need to worry about it wearing out or a mechanism malfunctioning on you. If minimalism is what you are after, then why not just carry less cards? I do not promote the idea of carrying upwards of 25 different credit cards and miscellaneous cards at any given time. What happens if you lose the wallet or get robbed? Do you really want to go through the nightmare of having to cancel 20 credit cards? If I was a truck driver or someone working in a profession where I had to carry this many cards I'd want something much larger, in leather, to do that job. The bigger the piece, the more sight I have of it, and the harder it would be for me to miss it. In time a leather bill fold will develop character, becoming better with age. Aluminum will scratch, the mechanism will some day wear out, and you'll have an ugly uncomfortable piece of metal in your pocket. I would not invest in this. Thanks for letting me speak my piece here, you have a great channel!
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Sold, personally I think this ekster wallet takes the cake. I really love the build of it. Quality, and good price.
Love that they added the bigger wallet. It cracked me up because I know people who carry wallets like that so I will definitely recommend them to watch this video.
I dont mean to be offtopic but does someone know a method to log back into an Instagram account?
I stupidly lost the login password. I love any help you can give me
@Sebastian Valentin instablaster =)
@Gary Shane i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and Im trying it out now.
Seems to take a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
@Gary Shane it worked and I finally got access to my account again. Im so happy!
Thanks so much you saved my account !
@Sebastian Valentin you are welcome :)
That chunky wallet had to have been the absolute biggest they could find 🤣🤣
It must be because it’s huge. Lol
It's actually pretty popular size, so they aren't too wrong ☠️☠️
Have you never seen a regular wallet?
8:00 Oh lord just imagine walking around with that many cards in your pocket lol
I get ads for this wallet ALL the time. “Hello 007 fans, I have a new gadget that might interest you, the new Ekster Smart Wallet” 🤣🤣
Haha
I paid $60 for mine. After taxes & free shipping. I'll see if it's worth it when it gets here next week. Great review 👏
Was it worth it?🧐
2nd...was it worth it? Best to wait for a sale?
if u put metal credit cards on there its easy for the cards to fall out
Box wallets have always been my first love..Secrid was my first minimal wallet.. However I find metal wallets ding and scratch..always better to have it wrapped in leather.
Got mine for $67 with free shipping. Prices change often and with discount codes they can be cheaper!
i can get it rn for 53, worth it?
You can also slid the GPS behind the plate 😉
I was considering the Ekster box style wallet when I was looking for a minimalist wallet. I agree that the price point is a bit high. I believe the cards are held in either by felt or a plate or both, which are subject to wear. I'm curious how good the longevity is with that style of wallet. I tend to like my card holder style wallet.
The wallet holds up great in every aspect but the push button. I had the original and I use the 2.0 now. The button ALWAYS breaks.
@@stub0794 Did the button break on the 2.0? Have you found any wallets that are superior?
After you press the button and the cards are out do they fall out easily
That's a wicked promotional package with the chunky wallet. I dig the red one. Might pick one up to be honest.
So right now, ekster wallets are like 40%off on the website!
I saw that. Black Friday!
I almost got the aluminum ekster, but went with the dango m1 instead.
Just order one ,, let's see if it's worth the price
How did it go?
@@alexandergeorgiev2631 I use it as my daily wallet, I'm a mechanic and I have to say it holds up pretty good ..I definitely recommen ..I haven't had a card slip out unintentionally ...I heard metal cards slip out but I don't have a metal card to test it out
Still well or broken? 4 years wanna see how it went.
Just ordered one not so long ago. Only bought it for the sale they currently had really. Otherwise I wouldn’t have spent the $70. Like you said I just feel like its over priced but its awesome nonetheless.
I got it. I absolutely love it.
I've ordered the Blue off of this review thanks alot
That trigger on these wallets last like 4 months. I went through a few senates
The little button stops working and the cards don’t fan out after about 3 months
The biggest chunky wallet stuffed with coins and very scuffed leather for good measure which didnt look all that chunky once you loaded all the cards into the Ekster, which of course didnt protect them completely.
Got the red one for 40% off. Can’t wait for it to come in!
Carries 17 cards -----> loses their wallet -----> dies
imagine just casually holding 15 cards wherever you go
I have 4 and that's a lot for me! Lol.
Debit card, Credit Card, Savings Account Card, GPS tagging card.
THAT IS ALL I CAN FIND :) This guy took out 15 credit cards lol.
Omg you did everything I was asking ,lol thank you so much 💗, subbed and I'm getting one
Thanks!
About my 10th wallet video looking for one I like. I like this one, but he's right about it being too pricey. I like it more than just about all the others so far, but not $79 worth of like. The search continues...
Hey Chrispy, the expandable plate is a really awesome idea, I was wondering if that backplate would fit on a Secrid cardholder?
Review the chunky wallet
😂
Great wallet just recieved it today..however do not place metro cards or anything that thin in the slots IT WILL GET STUCK AND NOT COME OUT! And it's a pain in the ass to take out.
Do you still find that the thin cards get stuck? Have you found a better solution?
I just purchased one online for $60
Fantastic presentation.
Thanks!
with that back plate does it keep all the cards in or do they slide out after some time
For the same price, I would take the XSTO way before this one.
I'd take this just bc it's much sexier
Is that Bigfoot’s bulky wallet they included for comparison?
I might order the blue. Does this scratch the crap out of your cards? I had that problem with the ridge wallet.
a question about the backplate, when the card are squeezed under the backplate, are they tight enough to not move, or they come loose after a certain time due to the strap
thanks
I’ve had no issues with the strap ever becoming loose
@@ChrispyThings even with 2 to 5 cards under the backplate ?
Sold! Love everything about it. I have to ask you, what kinda watch are you rocking in this video?🤙🏻
can't decide between the ekster, grip6, and the dango options.
Tough choice but all 3 are very different style wallets. What’s most important to you?
Excellent review! (and wallet!)
Those are chinese good luck coins, you get at chinese new years. People usually keep them in their wallets to have it on them all the time.
Oh yeah? I should have tons of luck coming my way then! Lol
Will regular business cards shoot out like the credit cards do?
Keep up the good work!
That’s a nice bi-fold, where can I buy it?
Links in the description box straight to their site
So to date what is your every day carry wallet ?
For over a year it’s been the Trayvax Contour in brass. But recently I’ve switched to the Akeeni XSTO.
Thanks to you I bought this wallet. Came in today and I’m super surprised how much I am enjoying it. A trayvax wallet is next for me I’m sure
Congrats!
Are all of these slim/minimalist wallets front pocket only or just front pocket recommended?
What do you use/carry every day?
All recommended as front pocket carry
excellent review.
They're 30% off right now which brings it to $55 for that model.
I saw. Great deal at that price.
@@ChrispyThings How durable is the model you have? I know this is weird, but I tend to sit at the edge of wooden chairs and with it being a solid construction with no give like leather wallets Do you feel like it can take dents easily or should it be fine?
@Bobby Murphy yeah I figured. I stood with my dango leather wallet. I’m trying to convert to front pocket. But with all the mild heart attacks i have when I feel my back pocket for my wallet I can’t stand to swap to the front. I’m just accustomed to place my wallet in my back pocket.
Why dont any of these videos on the Ekster actually show someone taking out a middle card after pop up?
Looks like that could be your first wallet review on TH-cam!
Showing how to take the middle card out after they pop up. Chop chop! Get to work homie!
Should I get the ridge or the Ekster
I got both. Have the ekster aluminum for a few months and just got the ridge. The ekster is awesome. Feel like a boss using the button feature. I have no issue so far. Got the ridge because I like their style and wanted to have a different style wallet in rotation. Honestly can't go wrong with either. The only thing the ridge hAs over ekster are the many designs. It's all a matter of what you're looking for. My advice is check reviews for both types of wallet. Hope this helps
How does that compare to the Grip6 Minimalist wallet? I feel that they have similar functionality.
The Ekster has a much better lifting mechanism. No matter how hard you push, the cards won’t shoot out...like the Grip 6 👍🏻
$80 for a 5 card holder ??? Who got only 5 cards. Might as well put your credit cards loosely in your pocket . Same thing . Waste of money
Is it easy to pull this wallet out of your pocket if you’re sitting? Wondering what would happen if you have cash In the elastic strip and cards with the backplate
I find it difficult to pull out any wallet while sitting. But this is made of aluminum so it slides in and out of the pocket easily.
@@ChrispyThings yeah, agree.. I ended up getting a bellroy wallet just to have something more “normal” I guess.
Another downside nowhere to hold any coins
Ekster wallet's trigger breaks after a couple years and they just tell you to buy a new one because it's not covered under warranty. Horrible.
You’ve had a trigger break?
@@ChrispyThings yeah recently. They offered 5% off a new wallet. Ended up getting akeeni xsto
@@itsssrobert How's the Xsto? Deciding between ekster and xsto, i'm leaning more towards as it seems trigger issue is common.
@@jahmed1999 amazing. Usa made and life time warranty. No parts to worry about
@@itsssrobert nice might just pull the trigger on it thanks!
I bought an Ekster wallet and I’m concerned about the trigger because if I grab it and move it around it shakes a lot I don’t know if it’s supposed to do that In order for the mechanism to work or if it’s just mine
Also whenever I press the trigger it sounds kind of squeaky so I don’t know if it’s just the wallet that I got or if all Ekster wallets sound like that I’m hoping with time it’ll get better and stop doing this
Hmm. Maybe a faulty wallet. Did you contact Ekster?
@@ChrispyThings no I just got it today but i think I’m going to keep it and if it breaks I’ll just buy another one but thanks for responding
I'm considering to buy but I have a concern. Will the cards in the band shift when I place the wallet in tight jeans?
How tight are we talking here?
I feel like that big boy was more of a trifold, but 🤷♂️
Definitely a bifold. 👍🏻
@@ChrispyThings It literally unfolds twice, it has 3 large segments fully laid out. A bifold only unfolds once.
It unfolds once. . That’s just an extra flap that folds out from the inside. Trifold wallets fold differently.
@@ChrispyThings Denial
If you had to pick between Grip6 and Ekster which would you pick?
Ekster.
Their card mechanism is far more functional and reliable. Grip 6 is getting better though.
Review the titan x it’s similar
Looks good but the capacity is rather small for 6 embossed cards and 4 flat cards to be slotted inside that aluminum case 😂
Hi they only apply 5% off instead of the 15% why is that. You're not the first youtuber whose promo is not respected by the company on their website.
Hmmm, not sure. It’s always possible they changed the discount codes after this video was released but I was unaware if they did.
NICE 👍
Is the backplate also rfid protected?
It’s made from aluminum, so yes it’ blocks RFID 👍🏻
Great video
So where do I put my ID card?
In the wallet...
Good review 👍
17 cards lol impressive but I carry a license and a debit card
The chunky wallet is bigger because it can carry more . Period .
🤣
Good video
Why do people have so many cards you carry Pokémon cards around lol
Drivers license, insurance card, store cards, tracker card, debit card...
Scratches easily i return mine to get vachetta parliament...
How do you like your Parliament?
@@ChrispyThings still not shipped yet I'm waiting for it ...
The aluminum was a bad material to choose... scratched after a week .
I have 29 cards that i carry in my wallet 🤣
29 is pretty crazy lol
very rediculous looking. Some idiot is goign to sit on it, and crush it because he didnt load the internal cards. Get a Fantom
It’s a front pocket carry……………………………just like the Fantom 🙄
Essentially you'll be rolling up bills in a rubber band and keeping them on the outside of that thing, NO THANKS. Get an RFID card and buy a nice leather wallet.
I believe this all comes down to preference, and this type of wallet would never be my preference. My bill fold has always been a piece of leather and it always will be. I'm not on board with the aluminum wallet trend. I'm already carrying a smartphone in one of my pockets, and I like having a soft leather wallet to lay flat against it, without worrying about scratching my phone, and so I can carry my phone and wallet in the same pocket pretty comfortably, but this is not my strongest argument against these aluminum wallets.
If you buy a fine enough leather bill fold, you'll never need to worry about it wearing out or a mechanism malfunctioning on you. If minimalism is what you are after, then why not just carry less cards? I do not promote the idea of carrying upwards of 25 different credit cards and miscellaneous cards at any given time. What happens if you lose the wallet or get robbed? Do you really want to go through the nightmare of having to cancel 20 credit cards? If I was a truck driver or someone working in a profession where I had to carry this many cards I'd want something much larger, in leather, to do that job. The bigger the piece, the more sight I have of it, and the harder it would be for me to miss it.
In time a leather bill fold will develop character, becoming better with age. Aluminum will scratch, the mechanism will some day wear out, and you'll have an ugly uncomfortable piece of metal in your pocket. I would not invest in this.
Thanks for letting me speak my piece here, you have a great channel!
Take the wallet apart to show how it works.