I have the alpaka. I was not sure at first about the fact that it did not open all the way but I actually appreciate it now as I feel like I won't lose anything. I also like it holds 2 passports and not a ridiculous amount of card slots because I still have my wallet. I only store my lounge pass, air tag, a few business cards that I might come across and enough cash for whatever I need as soon as I arrive. The rest of my cash I use a different system.
I use the Allet passport wallet, very light but made out of some kind of nylon or sailcloth so it water resistant. Can carry 2 passports and some cards, cash, slot for a micro pen. It’s like $60 and made in CA, USA
Montbell has a Trail Passport case that is pretty similar for 1/6 the price, its made from nylon with 2 card slots and 2 passport slots. I was eyeing the Allett one for the longest of time but could't justify spending so much for a nylon passport case, found the Montbell one and am pretty pleased with it, though it doesn't have the sleeve at the back for cash.
I use a passport size Travelers Company journal. You can get an insert with a zipper pocket and envelope pocket for cash, cards and coins; it easily holds mine and my wife's passports with the insert bands, and then finally a short trip insert to track our spending. It's certainly not slim like many others but still compact and multi-functional. Also, I use it as my everyday wallet when we're not on a trip so it's useful all the time, not just when traveling.
Riseicon travel wallet, much cheaper and more slots, even for coins. Bought it a month ago, and it's nice. Added a line to zipper, for security, and wrap it around.
Aaron, I remember your reviews from 2 or 3 years ago, I find myself coming to your channel more and more, you have grown so much as a host/reviewer, it's like you found an amazing voice.
thank you so much! Looking back I was so bad 😂 , but I hope it can maybe inspire people to realize you don't have to be great at something to start - you will grow and improve over time!
I've seen Bellroy leather goods in person before, not sure if its just me but they look and feel kinda cheap can't believe people actually pay such steep prices for that quality..
Great review! Just one more product you shouldnt left out here, which is the Fjallraven Kanken Travel Wallet, I was just on the hunt for a new travel wallet and ended up getting that Kanken Boy! And Boy, no regret! Durable material, weatherproof, great zipper, good orginization inside, outside quick pocket! All in one!
I am new to travel wallets. I have a minimal everyday wallet, but that Alpaka a wallet might be just right to carry the family’s passports and boarding pass.
Aaron, you guys were one of my inspirations to start my TH-cam channel. Now that I'm here I wanted to thank you for this and all thr awesome content (and the CPL24 😊)
Bellroy Travel wallet is my go to now. It is compact is clearly the inspiration behind the Standard Passport wallet. The micro pen has come in handy multiple times and the dual cash poket is great for multiple currencies. Pricey yes but the Standard looks like a decent clone of this wallet.
Personally, I have a Spigen passport case when I travel solo and the Alpaka zip travel wallet when we travel as a family !! Great review as usual chief !!
I believe TSA agents very much prefer people don't cover their passports as it's easier for them to scan the picture page without any covering. Having said that, the only cover I use is one of those cheapo plastic covers that I got for free from a visa company (they go to the consulate and wait in line for you). That plastic cover has flaps which allows me to hold my boarding passes in there. I don't see much use of a passport wallet unless you're holding the passports for multiple people.
Aaron, when did you procure your Standard Luggage one? I ordered that one twice in the last several months and both times the order was cancelled and I was refunded my money. I only ask because it got me thinking that they're out of business or out of stocks dn the website is not being maintained.
Aaron, have you checked out Allett? They make two. The original Passport walletand the newer Travel wallet. I like the newer style and have it in leather. It's so light and thin. I use it for EDC. I clip a pen to it and use a Traveler 5x3.5 notebook in the passport slot. You can do something similar with their original wallet, putting an A7 sized Rhodia or Rite in the Rain in the deep pocket between the cards and cash.
Have you ever done a video on passport sleeves / protectors? I have a dedicated wallet for wallet “stuff” so am looking for something to give my passport added protection on the go as well as being easy to pull out but don’t want/need the extra bells and whistles, especially as travel/life is becoming increasingly digital (I don’t remember the last time I had a physical boarding card!) Great video as always.
@@Nomads.Nation admittedly maybe a bit of a niche product, just wondering if there’s anything out there that’s less of a wallet more of a protector for pulling in and out of pockets/bags. I’m always terrified I’m gonna bend or tear my passport or sweat all over it!! I see Alpaka do an Ark sleeve but can’t find much more beyond Amazon $5 stuff……maybe there’s a reason for that! 🤣 Thanks for the reply.
@@Nomads.Nation Confirmed by Alpaka support: "International Driving Permit 14.8cm (H) x 10.5cm(W) Zip Travel Wallet - 18.8 cm (H) x 11.5 cm (W) Hence yes it will be able to fit however it cannot be slot into the compartments inside the wallet. It can only be placed in the centre main compartment of the Zip Travel Wallet."
Aaron, try the Allett products. I have the leather version of their passport wallet. It's slim and has everything I need. Also, have you ever seen a wallet that can also accommodate International Driver's Permit (usually bigger than passport)?
Would love some recommendations for a passport holder/folio that can fit 4 passports, a couple of cards and some cash. There are a tonne of cheap options on Amazon from generic brands that are fairly bulky, but I’d love to know about more premium options. I tried the Bellroys but they just couldn’t comfortably hold 4 passports which was a shame.
I genuinely don‘t understand why not every travel wallet comes with 1 or 2 sim card slots. It’s a feature i would use very often and so far i have only seen it with bellroy, but their price is just a bit steep.
I think some travelers are moving away from physical SIM cards (like myself) but I agree you think it would be a bit more of a popular feature on these types of wallets
Passport wallets/organizers are good and all until some people present their passports with it on people who checks passports. I swear an FA friend of mine says it's one of the things they hate a lot lmao So people who are using it, remove your passport from it when presenting it.
There's 2 other bellroy passport holders that are better than the one you picked in my opinion and one of them is designed similarly to their hide and seek wallet
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I have the alpaka. I was not sure at first about the fact that it did not open all the way but I actually appreciate it now as I feel like I won't lose anything. I also like it holds 2 passports and not a ridiculous amount of card slots because I still have my wallet. I only store my lounge pass, air tag, a few business cards that I might come across and enough cash for whatever I need as soon as I arrive. The rest of my cash I use a different system.
solid system
I use the Allet passport wallet, very light but made out of some kind of nylon or sailcloth so it water resistant. Can carry 2 passports and some cards, cash, slot for a micro pen. It’s like $60 and made in CA, USA
Using the same but the leather edition to have a more premium feel 😊
Montbell has a Trail Passport case that is pretty similar for 1/6 the price, its made from nylon with 2 card slots and 2 passport slots. I was eyeing the Allett one for the longest of time but could't justify spending so much for a nylon passport case, found the Montbell one and am pretty pleased with it, though it doesn't have the sleeve at the back for cash.
I use a passport size Travelers Company journal. You can get an insert with a zipper pocket and envelope pocket for cash, cards and coins; it easily holds mine and my wife's passports with the insert bands, and then finally a short trip insert to track our spending. It's certainly not slim like many others but still compact and multi-functional. Also, I use it as my everyday wallet when we're not on a trip so it's useful all the time, not just when traveling.
ill check it out!
The Bellroy Travel Wallet is the best I've owned. Looks like a normal bifold, slim, and has some pretty neat features. Pricey though at $180 lol
Riseicon travel wallet, much cheaper and more slots, even for coins. Bought it a month ago, and it's nice. Added a line to zipper, for security, and wrap it around.
Aaron, I remember your reviews from 2 or 3 years ago, I find myself coming to your channel more and more, you have grown so much as a host/reviewer, it's like you found an amazing voice.
thank you so much! Looking back I was so bad 😂 , but I hope it can maybe inspire people to realize you don't have to be great at something to start - you will grow and improve over time!
W...T....F, Belroy, that folio come with roundtrip tickets to Miami too?😱
ha, yea it ain't cheap
I've seen Bellroy leather goods in person before, not sure if its just me but they look and feel kinda cheap can't believe people actually pay such steep prices for that quality..
Great review! Just one more product you shouldnt left out here, which is the Fjallraven Kanken Travel Wallet, I was just on the hunt for a new travel wallet and ended up getting that Kanken Boy! And Boy, no regret! Durable material, weatherproof, great zipper, good orginization inside, outside quick pocket! All in one!
nice! I'll be sure to check it out
I am new to travel wallets. I have a minimal everyday wallet, but that Alpaka a wallet might be just right to carry the family’s passports and boarding pass.
it can fit 2 passports me thinks
My current passport wallet is the pioneer carry passport wallet.. love it for its sleekness 😃
nice!
Fjallraven-Kanken Unisex passport wallet from Sweden and its sold in amazon
I’ll be sure to check it out!
I use the Lychii Passport Wallet
I'll be sure to check it out!
Aaron, you guys were one of my inspirations to start my TH-cam channel. Now that I'm here I wanted to thank you for this and all thr awesome content (and the CPL24 😊)
Also, I think the Bellroy takes this one
love your channel, I'm subscriber #7!
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hell yea, always a classic
Thanks for this! Will be traveling to Thailand this July. Very timely. Merci!
Glad it was helpful!
The new Nomad one looks very sleek!
ill check it out!
Bellroy Travel wallet is my go to now. It is compact is clearly the inspiration behind the Standard Passport wallet. The micro pen has come in handy multiple times and the dual cash poket is great for multiple currencies. Pricey yes but the Standard looks like a decent clone of this wallet.
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Check out the spigen travel wallet, cheap and practical
Will do!
Personally, I have a Spigen passport case when I travel solo and the Alpaka zip travel wallet when we travel as a family !! Great review as usual chief !!
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No mention of the bellroy travel wallet Aaron?! That's my go to.
I’ve heard great things
A lot of people actually use the Alpaka Zip Clutch as a travel wallet. Cheap and more than enough organization for me.
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I'm looking for a slim wallet for traveling, it needs to have the airtag slot, that's a must, any advice?
hey guys, i have a slim wallet from Vionentus, awesome brand 100% recommended for traveling (it has the airtag space lol)
I think frenchie co has a few
I believe TSA agents very much prefer people don't cover their passports as it's easier for them to scan the picture page without any covering. Having said that, the only cover I use is one of those cheapo plastic covers that I got for free from a visa company (they go to the consulate and wait in line for you). That plastic cover has flaps which allows me to hold my boarding passes in there. I don't see much use of a passport wallet unless you're holding the passports for multiple people.
yea, I'd take the passport out for our hard-working TSA agents to scan, just as a courtesy
Aaron, when did you procure your Standard Luggage one? I ordered that one twice in the last several months and both times the order was cancelled and I was refunded my money. I only ask because it got me thinking that they're out of business or out of stocks dn the website is not being maintained.
Did you order directly from their site? The Standard Luggage caught my eye for price, quality, and functionality.
I haven't chatted with Standard Luggage in a while but I believe they are still in business. Did you reach out to their customer support to clarify?
@@gotUpdated I did purchase directly from their site.
@@Nomads.Nation yep after the first order was cancelled and refunded I reached out to their listed customer support number, but never got a reply
@@p.herron interesting, thanks for the heads up
Try the Spigen Passport Holder pls
Will do!
Getting ready to go over seas. Are you still using the side by side the most? Deciding what to get.
yup! if I need one it's usually my go-to
Aaron, have you checked out Allett? They make two. The original Passport walletand the newer Travel wallet. I like the newer style and have it in leather. It's so light and thin. I use it for EDC. I clip a pen to it and use a Traveler 5x3.5 notebook in the passport slot.
You can do something similar with their original wallet, putting an A7 sized Rhodia or Rite in the Rain in the deep pocket between the cards and cash.
it seems like a lot of the comments on this video are recommending Allett - so cool to find a new reputable brand
Do you think you could fit 4 passports inside the zipper compartment of the Alpaca Travel Wallet? Or would that be too tight?
I do not, but maybe double check with Alpaka to see what they say
Have you ever done a video on passport sleeves / protectors? I have a dedicated wallet for wallet “stuff” so am looking for something to give my passport added protection on the go as well as being easy to pull out but don’t want/need the extra bells and whistles, especially as travel/life is becoming increasingly digital (I don’t remember the last time I had a physical boarding card!)
Great video as always.
I have not, but we'll look into it, cheers!
@@Nomads.Nation admittedly maybe a bit of a niche product, just wondering if there’s anything out there that’s less of a wallet more of a protector for pulling in and out of pockets/bags. I’m always terrified I’m gonna bend or tear my passport or sweat all over it!! I see Alpaka do an Ark sleeve but can’t find much more beyond Amazon $5 stuff……maybe there’s a reason for that! 🤣 Thanks for the reply.
Side by Side looks great how about the HERO Neck Wallet!
i'll check it out!
Cowabunga mate.!
yeehaw!
Can a A6 sized International Drivers Permit fit inside the slot of the Alpaka Zip travel wallet?
Not sure, I’d recommend reaching out to Alpaka support - be sure to let us know what they say!
@@Nomads.Nation Confirmed by Alpaka support:
"International Driving Permit 14.8cm (H) x 10.5cm(W)
Zip Travel Wallet - 18.8 cm (H) x 11.5 cm (W)
Hence yes it will be able to fit however it cannot be slot into the compartments inside the wallet. It can only be placed in the centre main compartment of the Zip Travel Wallet."
@@nazamshahpar thanks so much for the followup!!
Aaron, try the Allett products. I have the leather version of their passport wallet. It's slim and has everything I need. Also, have you ever seen a wallet that can also accommodate International Driver's Permit (usually bigger than passport)?
will do!
Would love some recommendations for a passport holder/folio that can fit 4 passports, a couple of cards and some cash. There are a tonne of cheap options on Amazon from generic brands that are fairly bulky, but I’d love to know about more premium options. I tried the Bellroys but they just couldn’t comfortably hold 4 passports which was a shame.
great question, none come to mind from my end, hopefully someone can help in the comments
Aaron! breathtaking , ;))
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Any plan on checking C. Tactical bags? People say they are the budget Goruck at under $100 USD excluding shipping.
I'd hoping to soon!
I use the AER passport wallet.. it has been discontinued, i think, but I wish they update it
I heard great things about it
I genuinely don‘t understand why not every travel wallet comes with 1 or 2 sim card slots. It’s a feature i would use very often and so far i have only seen it with bellroy, but their price is just a bit steep.
I think some travelers are moving away from physical SIM cards (like myself) but I agree you think it would be a bit more of a popular feature on these types of wallets
6:43 somehow the discount code from the link in description is not working :(
should be working now!
@@Nomads.Nation awesome. Thank you
Surprised the Bellroy Travel Wallet isn’t here
I've heard great things about it
Passport wallets/organizers are good and all until some people present their passports with it on people who checks passports. I swear an FA friend of mine says it's one of the things they hate a lot lmao
So people who are using it, remove your passport from it when presenting it.
well said
There's 2 other bellroy passport holders that are better than the one you picked in my opinion and one of them is designed similarly to their hide and seek wallet
I’ll check them out!
@@Nomads.Nation one's called the Travel Wallet and the other is called the Passport Cover
Mous daily backpack please 😅
almost ready to go live!
Thank you.