Comments on: Quick Tip: Ziplock bag wallet

By: Brian

Brian — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 13:07:58 +0000

The ziploc probably would get annoying for around town. So I switched to a super-fancy wallet there, one which some people refer to as a “binder clip.” I started using it after losing my previous wallet, and then stuck with it because it just works so damn well. One of the mini-clips is about right for 5-6 cards (license, insurance, a few credit cards to maximize the rewards, etc). Probably not so great if you insist on carrying many photos or a lot of cash around.

I got a lifetime supply of various sizes for like $5 from Amazon. The bigger ones work well for closing up bags of chips.

By: Scott

Scott — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 22:33:55 +0000

I agree completely. 1 credit card, 1 drivers license, 1 20 dollar bill fit very easily on a snack size ziplock. Why would I ever have more than that in my backpack. And if I’m going to the mall (god forbid) I don’t really care about weight.

I hope my family is smart enough to realize that I don’t need a backpacking wallet 🙂

By: Bill

Bill — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 01:06:20 +0000

I use zipper lock bags as wallets all the time, but they are small and easy to lose. I’ve had zipper bags of cash fall out of my pocket when I reached in to get something. I happened to have a name badge carrier on a neck strap that I got at a conference some years ago. This carrier has a little zipper pouch on it that I can put my little zipper lock bags in. As long as this is around my neck, there is little danger of losing it.

By: LarryBoy

LarryBoy — Fri, 31 Jul 2015 01:12:38 +0000

The primary market for $20.00 backpacking wallets and tiny microfiber towels and pre-packaged first aid kits is very simple – Christmas gifts. I’m admittedly very difficult to shop for – in most areas of life, I need what I have and have what I need – but EVERYONE needs more accessories, right? Water bottles, wallets, tiny candle lanterns, etc… these things are all directly marketed to lay people who don’t know what to get their outdoorsy loved ones for Christmas.

And in case your family members ever ask, yes, of course you use that all the time. You just, uh, forgot it last time 🙂