My current wallet consists of a rubber band around seven cards. If I need to carry cash, it goes under the band. My wife keeps trying to buy me a "minimalist" wallet, but they all add too much bulk. I don't care about tactical or rfid. I just want the minimum that will look better than a rubber band.

I'm thinking all I need is two pieces of steel/aluminum/whatever, just barely bigger than the size of a credit card and the same thickness. An elastic strap that encircles the whole thing lengthwise, and a thinner strap across the back. Nothing else. Maybe radius one of the front corners for fanning the cards out.

The closest I've found is the Ridge Wallet, but it's unnecessarily thick. Anyone seen better?

These are about the thinnest I have seen. I have one but it has not made it into the rotation yet. I still am using my 10 year old stingray version of this one.

Maxpedition Wallet

Dango.
Purchased mine months ago and it's the best thing I've done.
I have the R spec model.

https://www.dangoproducts.com/

Checkout Magpul DAKA wallet series..

Sounds like you're looking for a Hick's Original®

Due to back pain caused by a fat wallet years ago, I went simple. I carry a simple leather wallet that holds credit card, insurance card, driver's license and CC permit. Cash gets folded and goes into a front pocket. No pictures or membership cards.

https://www.amazon.com/Timberl...%2Caps%2C197&sr=8-16

https://www.all-ett.com/



This is with eight cards and mini pen.

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I just moved my stuff into the Ridge wallet last night. I got the strap version without a money clip. The money goes under the strap. This is basically exactly what you describe in your op.

https://www.ridgewallet.com/co...ts/aluminum-gunmetal

I have a leather one from Holtz leather. I love it!

This is what I use: Viosi Magnetic Money Clip
I carry 4 credit cards, drivers license and my insurance card, plus whatever cash I might have.

JP

I don't think that you can find anything thinner than this recycled sailcloth from FlowFold.

Tough, too. I have been carrying my medical ID stuff -- insurance cards and photo ID -- in one of these for about five years. It still looks new, like the day I bought it. No signs of wear.

It would not take up any more room in your pocket than just the "naked" cards that you are now carrying.

I've been carrying the Saddleback for about 10 years. No rubber band, but cards and such are very secure. There's a place for a bit of paper money, and the newer version splits open in this money slot... my older version has no split. I have 4 cards as well as DL and LTC card and usually a $20 bill. It's so small and light I forget it's in my front pocket.

Wallet

I use the larger FlowFold. They are incredibly light, durable and water resistant.

All good suggestions. The issue I've had with anything leather or fabric is that they want to put a piece of leather in each slot, which adds bulk. I did have one that was just a single pouch, but it was always either too loose or too tight.

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Originally posted by TXJIM:
I just moved my stuff into the Ridge wallet last night. I got the strap version without a money clip. The money goes under the strap. This is basically exactly what you describe in your op.

https://www.ridgewallet.com/co...ts/aluminum-gunmetal

I like this design, but the side "scales" seem unnecessarily thick. I'd really like them to be no thicker than a credit card.

www.allett.com is what I recommend and use. USA made too.

I use a thin leather business card holder. Then, I actually slip it in my pocket in the unfolded/open position. Usually in my front pocket. Doesn't get much thinner than that!

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Originally posted by V-Tail:
I don't think that you can find anything thinner than this recycled sailcloth from FlowFold.

Tough, too. I have been carrying my medical ID stuff -- insurance cards and photo ID -- in one of these for about five years. It still looks new, like the day I bought it. No signs of wear.

It would not take up any more room in your pocket than just the "naked" cards that you are now carrying.

I like how minimal this is, but since sailcloth doesn't stretch, I'm worried this would work only with the right number of cards. Do you have any problem with it being too tight or loose?

My fiance got me a FlowFold for Christmas. It is stupid light. Haven't loaded it up yet.

Niteize has one that meets your requirements.

https://www.niteize.com/search...lets&search_tip_url=

https://www.curatedbasics.com/...et-money-clip-wallet

I've been running this since 2017 and been very impressed not a single stitch has broke down. And it gets abused by sweat when I am at work, always forget to stow in the truck. Catched onto the company while visiting a friend in New York.