Selecting a wallet is a very personal thing. My own tastes and requirements have changed over the years. For where I am today, the Mountain Voyage is just about perfection. I like its style, durability, and extreme minimalist design. It seems to do just what I need and nothing more. It may or may not be the wallet you are looking for, so let me say a few things about why I like it so much, and perhaps that will help you choose. The elastic bands let me carry six to eight cards in perfect security. The cards are protected so the edges don't wear, and they will not fall out even if you shake it vigorously. I have lost a credit card by having it fall out of a rigid box wallet that was under-filled and do not want to have that experience again. So: perfect. It incorporates a money clip or cash strap, which can be removed or replaced as you like: integrated with the design, not an afterthought glued on to the back. The capacity is right in line with the number of bills I want to have on hand in my everyday life. I am not keen on lever mechanisms that present the cards in a wallet. They add bulk and weight and seem to always make it easier to lose cards or spray them out all over the counter. With the Mountain Voyage, I push the cards out a bit with my thumb, and the one I usually want is right there on top. If I need a different one, I find it's perfectly convenient to pull the stack of cards out another inch or so so I can pick through them. It's not a difficult trick to master, and I call it a fair trade for the compactness and security. So, all in all: very happy. If it seems like the wallet for you, give it a try.

If you like Gadgets, you should get this one. I have had mine for more than a month, and it is perfect. Specifically, I really like the look and feel of equipment that serves a specific purpose and is practical. Before buying, I read through the entire product description and through many of the reviews. I always try to read through the 1-Star and 2-Star reviews first, to get an idea of what went wrong for others who made this purchase. Here is what I have come to learn about the Mountain Voyage Minimalist Wallet: This wallet is very durable and very handy. I would have to agree with the product description; Contemporary style with Elegant look and feel, Ultra-Slim & Light weight, Efficient, and Ideal for Everyday use. The money clip feature easily slides out (if you decide you don’t want to use it). I really like this new wallet. So… I bought one for my wife. She loves the simplicity of it and the fact that everything is handy. Much less compartmentalized than her previous wallet and less bulky, too. I also bought one for my son. And while he is still too young to be concerned about the ‘Everyday Carry’ he absolutely loves the look and feel of his new wallet. These wallets are wonderful! “Holds up to 15 Cards”. Okay… although this statement makes for great advertising, it is just a bad idea. Sure, I can stuff 15 cards in this device, but… “Why would I do that?” I’m trying to minimize my Everyday Carry (not just my wallet). For years, I have been carrying around a Big-Beefy-Burger-Style Leather Wallet just like my Dad. “What’s in my Wallet?”: 1 Government-Issued Driver’s License, 1 Bank Debit Card, 1 Discover Card, 1 MasterCard, 2 VISA Cards, 1 Wholesale Club Membership Card, 1 Wholesale Club Credit Card, 1 Health Insurance Card, 1 Health Insurance Credit Card, 1 Library Card, 1 Movie Theater Club Card, and 2 or 3 or 4 of those flimsy In-Store-Credit… cards. Okay, so that’s already about 15 cards. And this doesn’t even account for the paper money or all the little extras like pictures or lottery tickets. I was carrying around a lot of stuff. And to be honest, it was a lot of stuff that I rarely ever use. However, I gave it a try. I stuffed this new wallet with all 15 cards… and then tried to pry out… just one card… from the middle. Nope, that did not work so well. Fortunately, I was at home, so all 15 cards just fell onto my table. I had to take a moment to seriously consider, “how many cards do I really need?” I removed everything from my wallet. I set it all out on my table and asked, “what do I really need to carry in my pocket (on a daily basis)?” I quickly separated what I need from what I don’t… and then continued to minimize from there. The Answer: I only really need about 3 cards and some cash (not a lot): My Driver’s License, My Debit Card, One Credit Card, and a few bills (for just-in-case). As I reloaded my new wallet with these few cards, and folded a couple of $20s into my money clip, I remembered that the whole point of the Everyday Carry concept is to minimize the amount of stuff I’m carrying around every day. And this wallet is a perfect solution. I have less to carry. And I haven’t missed any of the extra stuff I use to carry around with me. I highly recommend this wallet for anyone who is interested in carrying around less and being just as effective. I don’t necessarily recommend this wallet as a gift. This is simply because a wallet can be a deeply personal item. It is something that someone carries with them (almost) daily (sometimes for years). Make sure you ‘know your audience’ before you buy something like this. I would also point out that, ‘yes’, the straps are designed to hold cards tightly into place. This is by design. And because of this design, it should also be understood that getting cards out will require a measure of dexterity. I don’t have a review or recommendation for the wooden wallet or leather wallet options. I hope this review helps you. And I hope you have a Wonderful Day!

I wanted to try one of these minimalist hard-sided wallets for a while, and this one came with an option of a strap instead of a money clip, which is what I went for. It's different and takes some getting used to, but it won't be my daily wallet. It really doesn't hold more than 2 or 3 cards, plus your license and maybe one other piece of documentation like a car registration. As far as bills, 10 is about the max. The good points: It is very small and thin in your pocket. Can be carried in your front or back pocket. The few cards you carry are RFID-reader protected. The bad points: You are very limited in what you can carry. Any time you need to take any card out, you have to push them all out and find the one you want. Bills need to be folded in thirds to fit the shape of the wallet. Bottom Line: Great for times you don't need or want to be carrying all your cards or cash, like a night out on the town or day trips while traveling. I can also see this being a daily wallet for those who don't need to own or carry too many cards or cash. If you have one credit card and live someplace you don't need to drive, this may be for you. Well-made and good value for the money.

Looking for a Ridge wallet but don’t want to spend $190 on a credit card sized piece of metal?! This is the wallet for you! Unbeknownst to me my mother got my father a Ridge wallet for Christmas and I got my son the Mountain Voyage wallet. So I was able to side by side review these and without the logos you would never be able to discern which is which. Quality, size, functionality, rivets, everything is exactly the same. Both are great wallets but the Mountain Voyage wallet is such a better buy for the money and quality! I wish more people knew. It’s thin, great quality, the pocket for the cards is lined with protective material. Awesome!

Is a great wallet for everyday use. It is slim and comfortable to have with you and not to noticeable in your pocket. It apparently has a lifetime warranty which is neat. The cash clip is great too. There are only a few issues mainly the inability to put a tracker on it. But not to much of an issue because tile has a slim tracker about the size of a credit card. Another issue is it is a bit difficult to get a specific card out unless you are getting the first one or take them all out. But I would say that’s the cost of one of these minimalist wallets. Over all I think it is great if you need a wallet to get around with that seems quite durable, looks great and hold your cards and cash very securely.

Excelente producto, muy minimalista, calidad de primera, super pequeña, definitivamente lo volvería a comprar

Für das Aufbewahren von Karten ist es super. Das Problem kommt, wenn man Karten herausnehmen möchte. Die Erste und Letzte lassen sich gerade noch so herauskramen aber für die Anderen muss ich jedes Mal den ganzen Stapel herausnehmen. Nicht wirklich gut, wenn man schnell eine bestimmte Karte benötigt.

This wallet is exactly the same as The Ridge at less than half the price. The construction is sturdy, the band seems to be of decent quality and keeps everything nice and tight. The only drawback? The sandwich construction has aluminum plates with plastic covers. The Ridge has full metal plates. While not a dealbreaker the manufacturer does not specify this so I can’t help but feel misled. I will not return it and 10/10 times will buy this over The Ridge which, I think, is overpriced.

This product is difficult to use. Pulling out a single card requires removing all cards, which is impractical and can lead to lost cards.