What are your thoughts on the newest SMART WALLET from Ekster? USE CODE: CHRISPY-15 to get your 15% off discount if you decide to grab one for yourself!! (I don't know why I kept saying "phone" instead of "wallet." Lol. I caught 1 of them in the edit but looks like I said it 2 more times!! Gaahh!)
Thanks for the video. I was watching one of these on eBay and in the end went direct to Ekster. Looks exactly like what I’ve been after. I love the tracker although I’ve bought a different one from amazon. I actually got a discount from the company but hadn’t spotted your 15% code. I have been looking for an RFID blocking wallet for a while because my card has been read 3 times in a few years and each time you have to convince the bank it’s not you. Last time I bought £150 worth of booze online at a supermarket when I was at work. I was impressed and shocked in particular as I’m very guarded about my bank details. I love the look of the wallet and it does look very high quality. Thanks again for the review. Very impressed with your attention to details. Based in the UK.
I have been following your minimalist wallet reviews, and I had just purchased the Parliament 2.0 that shipped with a Track-R card vs the 3.0 Chipolo. I have really been enjoying it for daily carry. I don't generally carry a lot of bills so I use the strap to hold business travel receipts and my auto insurance card. From reading other reviews, I understand that the leather will mold itself around bills over time if that is part of your daily carry. Thanks for the great review!
Hi Daniel, that's absolutely correct! The leather of the wallet softens as time passes and with usage, so it's unique to you. We're happy to hear you're enjoying your Ekster!
Do you still use this wallet? Im trying to get an idea of how reliable the ejection mechanism is? Im looking at the fanning wallets. Its between the ekster and fantom. Any input on reliability would be great.
@@mbsanocki88 Hi Matt, I do still carry my Ekster. Not getting out as much lately due to the human malware virus, but the wallet works just great. No issues with the ejection mechanism. The only obvious wear is the black finish on the metal ejection button has worn off a bit. The leather has held up very nicely. I had a mediocre experience with the locator cards, but the wallet itself is phenomenal!
That's a pretty cool wallet with some slick functionality. I like that smooth pop out mechanism. Other wallets I've had with a similar function really sucked.
I have heard by other reviewers that the RFID protection is only when the cards are within the card distribution mechanism and not in the side pockets.
That’s true. Obviously the RFID only works when within the aluminum body. Leather doesn’t block it unless it’s embedded with some lesser rfid blocking materials
I have been carrying the ekster parlament wallet for a couple years. I really like it. It does bulk up with cash in it. I just bought the dango m1, can't wait to get it.
Very cool, but I'll stick with my Ridge knockoff for $25. That's a lot of complicated bulk to carry my license and credit cards. The last time I lost my wallet was over 20 years ago. Great review though. Note on your cards that some may be thicker or thinner than yours though.
Yes! You'll be able to fit 5 - 6 cards in the cardholder depending on how many of them are embossed. Congrats on keeping your wallet for that long, by the way! If your luck ever runs out, we'll be around :)
Just another great review chris, far better than any ekster reviews i watched before, i clearly saw the flaws of the wallet thanks! cash will bulge the wallet and thank you for emphasizing it 😁, and the tracker is too thick and sticking out,.. i have a secrid one its great, but yeah , ekster buttery smoother 😄, tile tracker is slimer .
I actually wish the tracker was half this size, and integrated to the outside of the wallet. Just the solar panel would be exposed. Then it would constantly charge when it’s out of your pockets.
Hey, can you try to do an update video on this? I'm curious about this wallet, but a lot of reviews I've seen pertaining to previous versions are showing that the button and mechanism are pretty fragile and break after approximately 2 months. I'm curious how it's worked for you, provided you use it on a regular basis. For $100, plus the cost of the tracker, I'm hoping regularly.
I won’t be doing a video update on it because I honestly haven’t been carrying it. I did for about a month and put it away for other reviews. (I do a lot of wallet review) But for that month it was great. Sorry I can’t help more.
I love Ekster, I started with the Parliament but didn't care for the cover so I bought the senate next and utilize the strap for my ID card as I rarely carry cash (probably a bad habit I need to fix). Bear in mind, however, the RFID only blocks for the cards inside the slot.
I had a chippolo X orbitkey tracker once. Immediately switched back to tile because in order to find your phone, you have to have the app open. Absolutely useless for finding phones.
Just saw your review as I was looking at one of these for a holiday gift. Great review. One question: How easy is it to get a card out that may be in the middle or at the bottom of the stack? I see it was easy to get the top cards, but I couldn’t tell from the video whether it is difficult to get a card that is in the middle, or so you have to pull out all the cards above it first? Also, in putting a card back in the middle of the stack, can you do that, or do you have to put the card back in at the end of the stack? Hope that makes sense. Thanks.
chris ventresca Yes it’s a front pocket carrier. Phone in my left pocket. Wallet in the right. Keys are always the problem. I usually put them with the wallet.
pretty neat but if the cover had a magnet to at least secure it in place, that would be much better, Especially when you took the wallet out of your pocket, the cover won't be flipping around.
@@ChrispyThings yup . Really great design and engineering that has been put through to create an amazing wallet. And really smart to put a tracker card in it. Nobody would’ve taught of that.
Can anyone chime in on carrying this in a back pocket? How is it? Will it be easily damaged from sitting on it? I can’t get used to a front pocket carry but want to upgrade to one of these.
Don’t carry any metal wallet in your back pocket. This is essentially the aluminum card holder underneath the leather. Sitting on it in very uncomfortable, and you could damage the wallet.
I had a secrid a few years back that I really liked, but the inability to carry cash and 5 card limit didn't work for me. Just ordered the ekster so I can carry everything I need
I always see everyone saying "gps tracker". It won't help you find lost wallets unless they are 200 feet or less away from you. Better for finding them in your house and won't help if you leave them somewhere or get them stolen.
It will show the last known location before it left the gps range. So if it’s just “lost” you can still find it regardless how far away you go. If someone steals it however, you’re going to need a lot of luck unless it’s a global gps tracker. I’m well aware of how these work.
@@ChrispyThings yeah I guess it would need an actual network to be global. Not even airtags have that. Didn't know about the last known position thing though so that's cool.
Nope. The tracker is removable and is the only thing on the wallet that needs to be charged. It’s a solar charger. The Innway has the tracker built in so it needs the usb cable to charge it.
This wallet wouldn’t be bad if it weren’t for the constant adds I get everywhere from Ekster because I like wallets. I also think the phrase SMART wallet is incredibly idiotic. The bill fold really needs something to secure it as well because it seems to not shut with any bills or more than 1 card on the inside fold.
Worst wallet I've seen I carry between 400$ and 3000 in my wallet and that wallet would not let me do that its ti small and tbh ya people use Card but that cost a fee cash dont the wallets a waste and the tracker why not just buy insurance
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What are your thoughts on the newest SMART WALLET from Ekster? USE CODE: CHRISPY-15 to get your 15% off discount if you decide to grab one for yourself!!
(I don't know why I kept saying "phone" instead of "wallet." Lol. I caught 1 of them in the edit but looks like I said it 2 more times!! Gaahh!)
Thanks for the video. I was watching one of these on eBay and in the end went direct to Ekster. Looks exactly like what I’ve been after. I love the tracker although I’ve bought a different one from amazon. I actually got a discount from the company but hadn’t spotted your 15% code. I have been looking for an RFID blocking wallet for a while because my card has been read 3 times in a few years and each time you have to convince the bank it’s not you. Last time I bought £150 worth of booze online at a supermarket when I was at work. I was impressed and shocked in particular as I’m very guarded about my bank details. I love the look of the wallet and it does look very high quality. Thanks again for the review. Very impressed with your attention to details. Based in the UK.
I have been following your minimalist wallet reviews, and I had just purchased the Parliament 2.0 that shipped with a Track-R card vs the 3.0 Chipolo. I have really been enjoying it for daily carry. I don't generally carry a lot of bills so I use the strap to hold business travel receipts and my auto insurance card. From reading other reviews, I understand that the leather will mold itself around bills over time if that is part of your daily carry. Thanks for the great review!
Daniel Hallmark Thanks!
Hi Daniel, that's absolutely correct! The leather of the wallet softens as time passes and with usage, so it's unique to you. We're happy to hear you're enjoying your Ekster!
Do you still use this wallet? Im trying to get an idea of how reliable the ejection mechanism is? Im looking at the fanning wallets. Its between the ekster and fantom. Any input on reliability would be great.
@@mbsanocki88 Hi Matt, I do still carry my Ekster. Not getting out as much lately due to the human malware virus, but the wallet works just great. No issues with the ejection mechanism.
The only obvious wear is the black finish on the metal ejection button has worn off a bit. The leather has held up very nicely. I had a mediocre experience with the locator cards, but the wallet itself is phenomenal!
@@DanielHallmark thanks for the response. Thats exactly what i wanted to know.
That's a pretty cool wallet with some slick functionality. I like that smooth pop out mechanism. Other wallets I've had with a similar function really sucked.
Everyday City Carry The question is, will it hold up to daily use after a few years. I use so many different wallets I may never know.
@@ChrispyThings
That's my inquiry as well. It seems like a mechanical failure point, I wish they'd cover the mechanism for at least 3 years.
I have heard by other reviewers that the RFID protection is only when the cards are within the card distribution mechanism and not in the side pockets.
That’s true. Obviously the RFID only works when within the aluminum body. Leather doesn’t block it unless it’s embedded with some lesser rfid blocking materials
I have been carrying the ekster parlament wallet for a couple years. I really like it. It does bulk up with cash in it. I just bought the dango m1, can't wait to get it.
Do you like the Dango better that the Ekster style?
@@josiahlopez5724 yes! I am now on my second dango wallet. You can make dango wallets exactly how you want them.
That’s honestly cool as hell
I dont understand the diference between 2.0 and 3.0. Whats the upgrade withthis version?
Thanks for the good intro. I think I still prefer Ridge. Wish they were made in the US.
Great wallet I'm getting it thanks
You can add like 4 or 5 cards more in the back slot the leather is very expandable
I got an Ekster ad on this video
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Very cool, but I'll stick with my Ridge knockoff for $25. That's a lot of complicated bulk to carry my license and credit cards. The last time I lost my wallet was over 20 years ago. Great review though. Note on your cards that some may be thicker or thinner than yours though.
Yes! You'll be able to fit 5 - 6 cards in the cardholder depending on how many of them are embossed. Congrats on keeping your wallet for that long, by the way! If your luck ever runs out, we'll be around :)
Which brand did you buy ?
Cool card. Does it work when it is inside the aluminum card holder?
I don’t know. I wouldn’t put it in there because it’s too thick. But I doubt the tracking ability would work surrounded by aluminum.
I think this wallet would be perfect if it had a strap to secure the bifold or some type of snap.
Exactly what I was thinking, idk why the strap is on the inside.
@@GUY-on-Earth to hold bills
That's a gentleman's wallet
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This or the Trayvaxx contour?
Just another great review chris, far better than any ekster reviews i watched before, i clearly saw the flaws of the wallet thanks! cash will bulge the wallet and thank you for emphasizing it 😁, and the tracker is too thick and sticking out,.. i have a secrid one its great, but yeah , ekster buttery smoother 😄, tile tracker is slimer .
I actually wish the tracker was half this size, and integrated to the outside of the wallet. Just the solar panel would be exposed. Then it would constantly charge when it’s out of your pockets.
If you lose your tracking card, you can’t do anything to track your wallet right?
Yeah. That the downside I've seen to it. I feel like the tracker should be built into the wallet.
So all I want to know is how well do the cards hold on the slot when you flip it upside down
They don’t fall out
They don't at all. I have the regular Ekster and I love it
Are there any good spots to put your license?
Hey, can you try to do an update video on this? I'm curious about this wallet, but a lot of reviews I've seen pertaining to previous versions are showing that the button and mechanism are pretty fragile and break after approximately 2 months. I'm curious how it's worked for you, provided you use it on a regular basis. For $100, plus the cost of the tracker, I'm hoping regularly.
I won’t be doing a video update on it because I honestly haven’t been carrying it. I did for about a month and put it away for other reviews. (I do a lot of wallet review)
But for that month it was great. Sorry I can’t help more.
@@ChrispyThings That says a lot.
I had this wallet for 2.5 years,not one problem so far.
I love Ekster, I started with the Parliament but didn't care for the cover so I bought the senate next and utilize the strap for my ID card as I rarely carry cash (probably a bad habit I need to fix). Bear in mind, however, the RFID only blocks for the cards inside the slot.
Happy to hear you like the product Daymean!
Why di they all make it seem like you could forget the wallet at the mall and it takes you back to it? The only way it works is if you are near it.
True. Bluetooth tracker.
It’ll just take you back to it’s last known location if you’re out of range.
I had a chippolo X orbitkey tracker once. Immediately switched back to tile because in order to find your phone, you have to have the app open. Absolutely useless for finding phones.
Just saw your review as I was looking at one of these for a holiday gift. Great review. One question: How easy is it to get a card out that may be in the middle or at the bottom of the stack? I see it was easy to get the top cards, but I couldn’t tell from the video whether it is difficult to get a card that is in the middle, or so you have to pull out all the cards above it first? Also, in putting a card back in the middle of the stack, can you do that, or do you have to put the card back in at the end of the stack? Hope that makes sense. Thanks.
Mike Siget Its easier to get the cards out of the middle of this wallet than most minimalist wallets out there.
Seems cool. I'm assuming you keep it in your front pocket. If so where do you keep your phone and keys?
chris ventresca Yes it’s a front pocket carrier. Phone in my left pocket. Wallet in the right. Keys are always the problem. I usually put them with the wallet.
@@ChrispyThings think it would break if sat on? If kept in the back pocket
chris ventresca Not sure. But wouldn’t recommend it because the button is made of plastic. Plus I’m guessing it would be uncomfortable.
@@chrisventresca5026 hi Chris! We wouldn't recommend keeping it in your backpocket, both for your health and the wallet's!
If I don’t stop buying these wallets I won’t have any money to put in them.
It’s a curse
“Hope to see videos of people dropping these and seeing what happens
Totally agree! This guy has no clue about the tech. It does NOT have GPS. It's a Bluetooth tracker, which is totally different.
Can You Do A Review And Compare It To The Secrid Wallet? Similar Concept. Thanks
Erick Gonzalez I’ve never used the Secrid but I get requests for it a lot.
@@ChrispyThings Secrid is the Original
Does the Ekster tracker work with the Iphone 12 Pro?
Yes. Just download the app
pretty neat but if the cover had a magnet to at least secure it in place, that would be much better, Especially when you took the wallet out of your pocket, the cover won't be flipping around.
Can u use the wallet without the leather case?
No. The case is attached.
Every wallet would be called smart . Just put a tracker card in it and it would get the job done lol.
That’s true. But you can thank these guys for the innovation.
@@ChrispyThings yup . Really great design and engineering that has been put through to create an amazing wallet. And really smart to put a tracker card in it. Nobody would’ve taught of that.
If I have cards with embossed text, like my name and what not, will those cards still slide out the top when pressing the button?
Yes they will. That’s what it’s made for. I just demonstrated flat cards because I didn’t have embossed demo cards.
@@ChrispyThings if you put embossed cards they fall off. Which is what happened in my case 😒
Can anyone chime in on carrying this in a back pocket? How is it? Will it be easily damaged from sitting on it? I can’t get used to a front pocket carry but want to upgrade to one of these.
Don’t carry any metal wallet in your back pocket.
This is essentially the aluminum card holder underneath the leather. Sitting on it in very uncomfortable, and you could damage the wallet.
@@ChrispyThings thank you!
Secrid is the original
I had a secrid a few years back that I really liked, but the inability to carry cash and 5 card limit didn't work for me. Just ordered the ekster so I can carry everything I need
only thing worth it is the tracker card..lol.
Ten cards is crap. Put three in the slider and one or two under the elastic. That’s it. Who even owns ten cards?
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Nice, I like butter ha
I always see everyone saying "gps tracker". It won't help you find lost wallets unless they are 200 feet or less away from you. Better for finding them in your house and won't help if you leave them somewhere or get them stolen.
It will show the last known location before it left the gps range. So if it’s just “lost” you can still find it regardless how far away you go.
If someone steals it however, you’re going to need a lot of luck unless it’s a global gps tracker.
I’m well aware of how these work.
@@ChrispyThings yeah I guess it would need an actual network to be global. Not even airtags have that. Didn't know about the last known position thing though so that's cool.
@@masonshucart7055 Absolutely. If it didn’t show the last known location this tech would be somewhat useless once you leave the Bluetooth range
It’s all fun and games into they throw the black thing away
Wha?
That button becomes a forget thing cause all you wanna do is click.It and it breaks easily
Do you have one? Did yours break?
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How well does it hold a spare key 🔑?
If you stick it in one of the pockets it’ll hold it just fine.
Chrispy Things cool, thank you I really appreciate you taking the time to respond to my comment/question.
Hope the wallet thief keeps the tracker card in the wallet
🤞🏼
Cool
How you charge it???
You clearly didn’t watch the video. I’ll wait.
@@ChrispyThings I saw the tracker 🤦♂️🤦♂️ I meant is there a separate cable for the wallet it's self like its predecessor's aka innway accent
Nope. The tracker is removable and is the only thing on the wallet that needs to be charged. It’s a solar charger. The Innway has the tracker built in so it needs the usb cable to charge it.
@@ChrispyThings awesome thanks man I'll be subscribing hope any top 10 smart wallets video coming out soon??:)
I just did one so it won’t be for a while. Thanks for the sub!
Well that's pointless, you throw the card out and done
Bay area 49er That was my suggestion to Ekster. To embed the cards in the wallet. We’ll see if they change it with version 2
Is there a non rfid pocket for pass Keys?
I don’t think so.
And it’s a BLUETOOTH tracker not a GPS. So in other words, it’s crap.
Hey the Fonz is back! Looks like you’re just as edgy as ever! Aaaaaaaeeeeeeee👍🏻👍🏻
This wallet wouldn’t be bad if it weren’t for the constant adds I get everywhere from Ekster because I like wallets. I also think the phrase SMART wallet is incredibly idiotic. The bill fold really needs something to secure it as well because it seems to not shut with any bills or more than 1 card on the inside fold.
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This wallets sucks. Does not eject the cards at all and it feels cheap.
Nice phone review.
Kappa
Wallet review brah.
Kappa.
Looks thicc
Worst wallet I've seen I carry between 400$ and 3000 in my wallet and that wallet would not let me do that its ti small and tbh ya people use Card but that cost a fee cash dont the wallets a waste and the tracker why not just buy insurance
Hey, to each his own. But I have to ask, why carry that much cash in you?
Idiot