Chums Surfshort Wallet

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The wallet seems fine, except it didnt come exactly the way it was described and pictured. I thought it would have the little penguin on the pocket, but mine had no penguin. Its not a huge deal, but it should come the way it is described. I have tried a lot of the minimalist style wallets... this seems just as nice as the crabby wallet, but with a bit more room. Ive read some bad reviews about the pockets tearing, so Ill have to wait and see.

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These little wallets are FANTASTIC. Ive never been a huge fan of carrying around a purse or bag, so I love being able to have one of these for my cards and keys, so that all I have to carry is my phone and one of these. I started this habit in college where I had a regular supply of cardholders with key rings that I used for years before I finally ran out of them (they were vinyl/plastic and would rip apart eventually). So I went looking for something to act as a replacement and came across these. I wanted something relatively small but that could still hold a decent amount and these ended up fitting the bill perfectly. When I had tried one and liked it, I ordered several more so that Ill have some for years to come in case they stop selling them. Ive already been using the first one for a couple of years now and its holding up great - just a little dirty from frequent use. It hardly has any wear and tear and the stitching hasnt come apart at all. The zippers work perfectly (and they stay shut), the fabric seems to be some sort of durable woven synthetic, the plastic window is fine, and I havent had any problems with the key ring part. This thing holds a lot (a lot more than my old cardholders since these have zippers) and is only a little bit bigger than what I was used to. I currently have a dozen cards in it, some cash, a dollars worth of quarters, and one of those flat multi-tools that has a cutting edge, bottle opener, etc. and a couple random receipts, etc. Its on the full side, but I could probably cram some other stuff in if I needed to. Basically these things are GREAT and I highly recommend!

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I purchased this wallet with hope of getting a versatile, weather-survivable option for outdoor adventures. I am a front-pocket-walleter so I needed something slim and compact, but not so unmanageably small that Id have to pry things in and out. I also like to tether my vitals to me when engaged in reckless behavior so the integral D-ring (shown as a key ring) works beautifully to attach a lanyard that I loop around a belt loop. It is PLENTY big for an ID, six or more cards and a reasonable wad of good ole $USD. The manufacturing quality is exceptional- the rip-stop body is high quality, stitching is clean and precise, zippers and hardware- good quality. I like the two compartments (three if you consider the little dividing flap between the visible ID window and the primary compartment. It is EXTREMELY light so for hikers, bikers, climbers-- perfect. The thin but tough nylon dries quickly and so far without any shrink or distortion. I have to say, this little wallet is EXACTLY what I was looking for AND its manufactured in the U.S.- WHAT?! Unless you carry your life with you at all times, if you need something slim, strong, light, and "tetherable", look no further.

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I needed a slim mini-wallet to fit into an exterior pocket of my purse for quick access. This fit the bill perfectly. My cards and cash stow easily into the zippered compartments and the zippers work smoothly. The attached keyring allows me to leash it to my purse so it doesnt get lost in the shuffle. (its so small, it could easily get overlooked if it fell out). My complaint - no RFID protection. Im going to go look for some RFID cards to see if I can add some security to it.

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Its a double sided zippered pouch slightly larger than your credit card. I fit quite a bit of stuff in there. One side you have for your ID face and cards and the other side is cash. There is a key ring inside it but I cut it out, its useless for me. Pros- Keeps quite a few cards and cash Minimalist, fits really easy in front pockets Water resistant- not water proof persay but really water resistant for PNW weather Cons - You have to be careful with your cash, you dont want to zipper it up and tear it and you have to fold it a specific way for it to fit which is annoying but worth it Key ring inside the zipper is pointless, I removed it. All in all a great little minimalist wallet for me. I use to have one when I use to spend a lot of time in the water and the keyring was good for that but now now so much.

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