Trayvax Element Wallet

I decided I wanted to try something different so after reading a zillion reviews on this wallet I decided to spend close to $100 bucks on this contraption ,... I figured some of the reviewers musta been on drugs or something cuz it's litterly a piece of metal with some leather wrapped around it , I was sooo sure I'd hate the thing but I remember reading one review saying to try it out for a week before making a hasty decision ,...so that's what I decided to do ,...after soaking it in water and adding my every day cards to dry to fit I was off and running ,... such a weird wallet but after using it for awhile it Seems kinda natural ,...I was so sure I'd hate this stupid thing but it's actually pretty cool ,... my only real complaint would be the initial cost , functionality it's very well thought out and works nicely .

Like everything, there's good things and bad things about this wallet. I love that's it's made in the US, it's much smaller than my old wallet, and it looks cool. Also, removing your debit card or getting your ID from the wallet is real easy to do. I love that I don't have to open up a folded wallet to get a card out.Now the cons. I just don't see this as an "every day carry" wallet. I just don't. And it's very uncomfortable, especially if you're used to a leather wallet, or any other wallet that seems to form or flex to your body when in your back pocket. Due to the thick metal on this wallet frame, there is no molding to your body. And you'll notice it the first time you sit in your car or anywhere for that matter. I found myself taking my wallet out to drive and putting it on the cup holder due to the discomfort. I really can't see myself using this every day, so I went ahead and ordered another wallet on Amazon just 2 days later.So, long story short: cool wallet, rugged, will probably last you a lifetime. Not comfortable, heavy, can't imagine it as my every day carry.

Forty years old, a dozen and a half wallets and I finally found one I can't complain about. It's rigid but thin and hold just enough but not too much to annoy me. I can even fit a slim tile which if you're me you must have one on your keys too. I did soak it to form it to what I wanted to carry which worked great. I then spent a few days rubbing mink oil. It's a broken in masterpiece now.

Well, it's awesome. Once you get it molded correctly for the right number of cards and whatnot, it's great. Just the right size; sturdy but light. It's unique, no doubt. However, it cost far too much, hence only four stars. It's a piece of what i believe is aircraft grade aluminum and a healthy piece of leather. That's it. At $89, it's about $50 too much. So consider it an indulgence.

Title says it all. This wallet ROCKS once it has been broken in! For details, keep reading.I've owned this wallet for about 3 weeks, but I think I'll be using it for the long haul. I wanted the following from my new wallet:1 - A simple look that I felt could pass for casual or classy.2 - Durable3 - Flexible to hold different amounts of cards.Out of the box, I was confident 1 and 2 would be met. Number 3 had me nervous since I couldn't close the wallet with as few as 4 credit cards. REFER TO THE TITLE. THIS WALLET NEEDS TO BE BROKEN IN FIRST. Trayvax leaves instructions in the box for doing this!. On to the Pros/Cons.Pros:+ DURABLE: Steel and legit leather! This thing ain't falling apart.+ EASE OF USE: You can use the window in front to flip through your cards like many other tech'y wallets.+ LOOK: Leather gives it a timeless feel and scent (yes it has the leather scent)+ COMFORT: Intended for front pocket use. Should not poke you unless you're wearing skinny jeans or something.+ BOTTLE OPENER: Great for parties!+ KEY CHAIN RING: I think it's great. I can keep my keys attached to the wallet.Cons:- GOTTA BREAK IT IN: Out of the box, it can't fit much. Follow Trayvax's instructions to stretch it out if you need to break it in quickly (I did)- CAN'T REALLY SHRINK: Trayvax mentions this in the instructions, but once you stretch this thing out, you can't really go back to a smaller number of cards. If you do, you'll have to deal with a lot of extra space in the wallet.I don't really consider my cons real problems. I just mention them FYI. It's good to know what you're paying for. I love this wallet and I'm confident most people will too!

I waited a while before I review this "wallet'. I purchased it because I wanted something different from the normal wallet. This little guy did a nice job of helping me slim down my bulky wallet into something more manageable. However, the manageable aspect could be better implemented. I have a debit and credit card, driver's license, CCW permit, a Cosco membership card, and my US Passport card in this. Along with some cash (which I should mention perfectly fit into the cutout inside the contraption), getting to the cards can be cumbersome. It seems as if there is a better way to access these cards. Those that utilize Google/Apple/Samsung pay for much of their transactions may not experience the same issue I'm having with it. Once thing that has come in handy is the built-in bottle opener. If you are a social drinker or alcoholic, it'll come in handy! Otherwise, this is an expensive way to be different from the rest of the crowd in regards to a wallet.

I shopped wallets for about 3 mos and kept coming back to this one. This thing is bullet proof! Outstanding craftsmanship. Great quality leather. And I love the paracord stitching. I have made several paracord lanyards for it. This is a great looking and long lasting peice that I feel I will use for years to come. Old leather bi fold style wallets I used to need to replace every few years. I can’t see that this will need replaced ever! Love it!

Love it in every way.... I'm a bit of a wallet collector, and i used to change my wallets as often as most people change moods.....But since using this trayvax.... I've never carried anything else... it just works.I wish the cards sometimes were a bit easier on hot and humid days... but that's more of a "me" issue than a wallet issue...