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5 Reasons to choose a slim wallet
How bad is it to have a thick wallet?
Often called “front pocket wallets”, minimal wallets are meant to be slim enough to fit in your front pocket. They ditch the storing of unnecessary items in a typical bulky wallet. When you load your traditional wallet with all your cards, cash, receipts, and other small items, it adds extra weight and bulk, which studies have shown can be harmful when stuffing all of that in your back pockets. Putting your bulky wallet in your back pocket can cause an uneven distribution of weight on one side of your body, which can cause the pelvis and spine to become misaligned and lead to pinched nerves and back pain (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6204659/). Also, over time, bulky traditional wallets in your back pocket can press against the sciatic nerve, leading to pain and numbness from the lower back to even your legs!
Why do people prefer a slim wallet?
- Convenience: Carrying a compact wallet is simpler than a big one. You won't feel heavy or have a bulge in your jeans because it takes up less room in your pocket. If you lead an active lifestyle or frequently travel, this may be especially crucial.
- Style: Unlike a big wallet, a slim one can be more fashionable. Several slim wallets have sleek, contemporary, minimalist designs that match any attire. Also, because they are smaller, they may go with other accessories like a watch or belt more easily.
- Organization: A compact wallet might make you more efficient. It's simpler to keep track of your necessities and prevent clutter with fewer pockets and compartments. This can help you find the card or bill you need more quickly and easily, which can be useful if you're in a rush.
- Security: A compact wallet may offer greater protection than a large one. Fewer pockets and compartments mean less chance of your cards or money falling out or getting misplaced. A small wallet might also be more difficult to find or steal because it is less obvious than a large, bulky wallet.
- Comfort: Carrying a compact wallet may be more pleasurable than a big one. It won't weigh down your pockets or make you uncomfortable if you sit for extended periods of time because it's smaller and lighter. If you frequently drive or travel, have hip or back issues, or any other risk factors, this may be especially crucial.
Slim Wallets, the Dango way
At Dango products, we understand that a ”slim wallet” may be subjective because different people are required to carry a range of things in their wallet depending on their lifestyle and/or occupation. This is why we offer wallets that range from super minimal to moderately minimal while utilizing materials and manufacturing processes that keep our wallets as slim as possible. However, one of our core values is to “only carry what you need” and get rid of junk that has built up in your wallet. After all, our main objective is to help you be efficient in your daily carry. In addition, we focus on highly designed wallets with function and style in mind to elevate your lifestyle. We truly believe that feeling good also has a lot to do with looking good!
Below are some of Dango Products’ slimmest and most minimalist wallets:
- D01 Dapper Wallet (Single Pocket): https://www.dangoproducts.com/collections/d-series/products/d01-dapper-wallet
- D02 Dapper Wallet: https://www.dangoproducts.com/collections/d-series/products/d02-dapper-wallet
- D03 Dapper Lite Wallet: https://www.dangoproducts.com/collections/d-series/products/d03-lite-dapper-rail-wallet
- A10 Adapt Wallet: https://www.dangoproducts.com/collections/a-series/products/a10-adapt-wallet
- S1 Stealth Wallet: https://www.dangoproducts.com/collections/s-series/products/s1
- M1 Maverick Wallet (Single Pocket): https://www.dangoproducts.com/collections/m-series/products/m1-maverick-wallet
- M1 Maverick Rail Wallet: https://www.dangoproducts.com/collections/m-series/products/m1-maverick-rail-wallet
Dango D-series Dapper Pen Wallet - By Carryology
If you’re not familiar with Dango Products, they’re a SF-based brand hell-bent on redefining the EDC wallet, taking the classic form and upgrading it with metals and machining and in-built multi-tools.
And today, we’re reviewing their Dapper Pen Wallet in Whiskey Brown and the brand-new limited edition 007 themed edition, with gorgeous black leather and an anodized gold aluminum chassis.
I often need a pen; I usually carry a cheap one in my bag as I often lose them, but this wallet has a small pen held along the spine and includes a small notebook inside. I attend several expos a year and find the need to write a quick note with a vendor or about a potential client, so having a small notebook and pen handy is essential.
Who It Suits
If you like unique design and are a minimalist carry when it comes to cards, this would be a great choice. The chassis of the wallet is aluminum, so it does take up a bit of room, but it also allows for a rigid back when using the notebook. I carry 5-7 cards and my ID, which is about half the amount Dango claims it can hold. The wallet ends up being slightly larger than I would prefer, but the ability to have the notebook and pen around is worth it.
Who It Doesn’t
If you tend to carry every card known to man, or stuff in receipts, photos, and all sorts of things, this wallet is not for you. Even with a pen and notebook, one could consider this a minimalist wallet.
If you carry your wallet in your back pocket, then the hard frame is a bad time when you sit down.
The Good
The build quality of the wallet is outstanding. The leather mixed with the CNC’d aluminum chassis makes for a long-lasting and good-looking wallet. The pen is refillable, so you can keep it for the life of your wallet and beyond. They did a fantastic job with the pen slot on the spine. During my time using this wallet, there was never a time where the pen got loose and fell out.
It has has a few handy extra tricks, like a bottle opener for when you need to crack an ale, and Dango’s MT02 & MT03 Multi-Tools (sold separately) also slip inside to give you extra functions like Hex bits, chisel, a phone stand and more, so you can notch up your preparedness.
The wallet is also TSA compliant. I had no issues with security when I traveled with the D01. The other benefit is that the wallet is RFID-blocking so you can carry and maintain peace of mind.
Not So Good
There was the occasional time where the tip of the pen cap could get uncomfortable if the wallet adjusted wrong in my pocket. Other than that, I have not had any issues or complaints with the wallet, notebook, or pen. I liked the Dapper Brown colorway so much that I picked up the 007 edition as well.
As I stated up top, this is a hard case wallet, so it isn’t comfortable to sit on, and does stand out in your front pocket with a bit of bulk, so if you want to keep your wallet placement subtle or discreet, then this probably isn’t the right option for you.
Verdict
If you are in the market for a unique, well-built minimalist wallet, check out the Dango lineup. The D01 Pen Wallet is an excellent option if you find yourself needing to jot something down on the go. The quality and design are outstanding, and the fact that Dango Products are made in the USA makes this a great product.
DANGO EDC Tray
The prices for the EDC Tray from DANGO start at a mighty reasonable $129 going up to $149 for a tray that has DTEX Pads included. We’re big fans of the industrial style aesthetic of this top class accessory from DANGO and if you’re of the opinion that your own EDC collection deserves the best, you’ll be in your element with this great looking bit of kit. Crafted from solid CNC aluminium, it is robust enough to stand up to any bumps and scrapes and will enhance the visual impact and organisation of any workspace.
The all American made Dango EDC Tray is has been cleverly designed to organise and help protect your most prized everyday carry items all in one convenient space. Each one is machined from a robust, solid piece of aluminium, and it houses four different sized cavities to ideally compliment and store items such as your wallet, keys, coins, watches, headphones, capsules, clips, knives or cellphone.
An organisational marvel, the DANGO EDC Tray (from $129) is right up our minimalist loving street here at Coolector HQ. The hefty EDC Tray comes equipped with anti-slip rubber footing on the underside to help protect surfaces and keep it safely in place without sliding or being easily moved around. In addition, cable management and multiple positioned tablet/phone stands are thoughtfully positioned into the tray, which makes it a great item to support your tech requirements.
If you’ve got a lot of pieces of EDC on your person on a daily basis, it can be a mission to keep them all close to hand and not lose them when they eventually come out of your pockets. The EDC Tray from DANGO is the perfect product for tackling this issue and for those with a need to keep their workspace and home as clutter-free as possible, it will come as an absolute godsend.
A Brand With EDC At Its Core
DANGO are a brand that have been on our radar for years now here at The Coolector and we never cease to be amazed by the quality of their EDC orientated products. The latest addition to their accessories family is the ace looking EDC Tray which superbly compliments many of their other products by giving them the ideal place to reside on a daily basis when they’re not in use.
With prices starting at a thoroughly reasonable $129, we’ll certainly be adding one of these EDC Trays from DANGO to our accessory line up here at Coolector HQ this summer. Great functionality and aesthetic appeal combine to make this an EDC essential in our book and it’s little wonder why they’re already flying off DANGO’s digital shelves.
By: Leo Davie The Coolector
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P02 - PIONEER TRAVEL WALLET
A perfect and versatile companion for your travel needs, the convertible P02 allows you to carry it like a traditional wallet or discreetly strap it to your body with the included adjustable shoulder strap. The Strap can quickly clip on and off of its attach points. The attach points can also be used to tether the P02 to your belt or backpack. The idea is to keep your important documents close and secure.
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