Derrick Beil

Derrick loves to be ready for any occasion and has an addiction to things that add utility to his life. When he's not drooling over fancy knives, wallets, and backpacks, he's working as a product development Project Manager at a SnapAV, a consumer electronics company located in Charlotte North Carolina. His work often has him traveling overseas to places far away like China, Hong Kong, and Vietnam so he's eager to get his hands on anything that can make his travel life more comfortable.

Best Slim Wallets for Men – Budget to Luxury

December 11, 2019November 14, 2019 by Derrick Beil

Gone are the days when men carry their entire lives inside their wallets. Plus, who likes the front or back pocket bulge that fat trifold wallets created back in the day? Read on for our complete guide on slim wallets and which ones need to be on your short list.

Power Packer by Side by Side Review

March 11, 2020October 15, 2019 by Derrick Beil

Side by Side’s Power Packer is an essential item for any traveler, commuter and tech junkie who needs to carry gear from place to place regularly. Travelers who carry a ton of cables will find this tech pouch especially useful.

NOMATIC Wallet Review

March 11, 2020September 30, 2019 by Derrick Beil

The NOMATIC Wallet is one of the most minimalistic wallets on the market. This wallet should be on your short list if you’re in the market for an ultra-small and compact wallet at an affordable price range.

SlimFold Micro Soft Shell, Blue, Slim Wallet

SlimFold MICRO Soft Shell Wallet Review

March 11, 2020August 29, 2019 by Derrick Beil

The Micro Soft Shell is one of the thinnest and most durable wallets we’ve reviewed yet. If you’re in the market for a thin bifold wallet, the Micro should be on your short list. Their other wallets are also worth taking a look at which feature same material it other slim designs.

Best 6 Wallets with Money Clips

April 30, 2023August 14, 2019 by Derrick Beil

Money clip wallets are a relatively newer innovation in the wallet industry. Since these wallets don’t store bills in their full length you’ll find that they are typically slimmer and feature smaller profiles. Thus, these kinds are wallets are usually some of the best choices for front pocket carry. Keep on reading for our recommendations on what we think are the best wallets with money clips!

Bellroy Note Sleeve & Slim Sleeve Review

April 30, 2023August 8, 2019 by Derrick Beil

Bellroy’s Sleeve product line is a colorful assortment of well-made wallets with thoughtful designs and feature layouts. Both wallets are modern takes on the traditional bi-fold design. It’s surprising how thin these wallets stay no matter how many cards, bills, and coins are held inside.

REVIEW: Trayvax Armored Summit

January 29, 2020July 26, 2019 by Derrick Beil

The Armored Summit is a fine wallet. It definitely geared toward minimalists out there since it’s design pretty much forces users to carry on the lower end an average man’s carry. If you fall within that category, you’ll be hard pressed to find a wallet as slim as this one.

Dash Bando Wallet Review

November 12, 2019July 11, 2019 by Derrick Beil

The Dash Bando wallet has a unique flat design that has the ability to store many cards in a very slim profile. The pull tab slot is also a really nice touch (I’m a big fan of these in wallets). It however falls short in the finishing department with loose stitching. The cash band holds bills a little too loosely for my liking. I would not recommend this for front pocket carry, it’s a bit on the larger side and wont fit well into smaller front pockets.

Trayvax Contour Wallet Review

September 3, 2020June 30, 2019 by Derrick Beil

Trayvax stands behind their wallet with pride – and it’s for a good reason. The material selection and build quality is above average and the design is simple and intuitive to use. Backed by a 65 year warranty (which even offers out of warranty repairs at cost plus shipping) this wallet could easily last someone a lifetime.

Dash Slim Wallet 3.0 Review

September 17, 2019June 23, 2019 by Derrick Beil

The Dash Slim Wallet 3.0 is put together well and designed with minimalism in mind. As long as you’re not a heavy card carrier you would be happy with this wallet. Not to mention, this wallet is cheap making it one of my favorite budget friendly minimalist wallets to date.