A minimalist’s wallet

everydayminimalist

– 27 September , 2010Posted in: Minimalism

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I have a regular wallet with everything you can possibly think of.

But when I am going out without a complicated purpose (just to walk, or to the grocery store), this is what I carry:

I put a $20 bill in there, one credit card, driver’s license, and my necessary rewards cards.

With my keys, and NO CELLPHONE (I never remember to carry it with me), I’m good to go.

It’s all I need, and I have never wanted otherwise.

I even get complimented on it, and it fits nicely in my hand, or my pocket.

Tags: ID case, Minimalist, Purse

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I'm a 20-something year old girl who lived out of a single suitcase in 2007, and now I'm living with less, but only with the best. You don't have to get rid of everything to become a minimalist! Minimalism can help simplify and organize your life, career, & physical surroundings. You can read more about me as a minimalist. Or come and visit my other blog Fabulously Broke in the City where I got out of $60,000 of debt in 18 months, earning $65,000 gross/year.

Billy

What about a handkerchief?!! I always have one, comes in handy so often for runny nose. etc
di

Carry a recycled envelope in your hand or pocket - store a debit card and keys when needed.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Cristina-Dima/655348681 Cristina Dima

That looks very stylish! I also bought a minimalist wallet from Clean Everything, small enough to fit my jeans pocket and I wear it on a daily basis ever since: http://www.cleaneverything.com/
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Lindsay

I have one of these, too! But I use it when I'm going out on weekends so I don't have to carry a bag.
Marybeth

White House Black Market? I carry (what appears to be) the same one!
Kathleen

Nice! I do the same: license, credit and debit card, and health insurance card. Usually no rewards cards, since you can almost always enter your phone number in lieu of swiping those cards. I’ve never understood the compulsion to carry a George Costanza-sized wallet. Who wants all that crap? As for the cell, though, please carry one for safety!

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Meg

@caudillc

This is the wallet my DH uses: http://www.bigskinny.net/

He’s got the tri-fold since he’s no so minimalist and has cards for work, too, but it’s remarkably thin. They have even thinner models, too, if you don’t need the extra space.

And since the wallets are nylon micro-fiber, they’re really tough and water-resistant. He LOVES it and says he’s never going back to a more conventional wallet.
http://www.financeurlife.com doctor S

Hmmmm…. in my head, I think it would be impossible for me to go somewhere without my cellphone. That is one problem I do have these days, I guess I just need to get myself around the people I contact the most with my phone, that way I can leave the phone behind?

I like the idea you propose: $20 bill, 1 credit card, and my liscence. This way I can get into any bar, still open a tab, and have cash for the cab ride home when I leave my car behind!
Allison

Great post, but I do have one suggestion; tissues!!! I always carry them around with me because I never know when I might need them, whether it be a spill or for a sudden sneezing fit!
- http://www.everydayminimalist.com evrydaymnmalist
  
  OH good idea! I actually carry a handkerchief
http://twitter.com/caudillc @caudillc

i enjoy your blog, but i wish there was a male verison of everything you posted on. i know you took the time to do it for recent posts, but if you could consider that more often you may increase readership.

on today's post, i would suggest guys use the magic wallet from J Crew. it is nice leather, looks good and is only $25. it is thin so you can wear it without discomfort or view.
http://livesimplyfree.com Andrew Randazzo

Very classy, I like it. This is what I carry http://livesimplyfree.com/2010/06/25/reply-to-car….
TatiLie

It's absolutely gorgeous!
Probably, if I had one like yours I would be happy to leave at home my handbag and all the extra stuff I always bring with me (by the way, my wallet is a Filofax, very useful and tidy but not necessarily minimalist)
Meg

VERY pretty! I would use that, too.

But for now I have a binder clip. Seriously. What's cool is that I met up in person with an online friend once and when we went to pay for our food we both took out our binder clips

I recently got a new phone case and it has a wrist strap and room for two cards. So, I've been also using that as a wallet at times and just leaving my purse at home or in the car.
Dan

Looks like a business card holder?? Would be interested to know what kind it is. I think this is a great idea. I have been searching for a solution to carry just my debit card, driver's license and a $20 bill (just in case. I have tried the traditional card holder/money clips but I am always worried that the cards will slip out.
Jaime

You must be my twin, I usually carry a wallet. I only have my license, debit card, credit card (only have one),AAA card, car insurance card, & I used to carry my health insurance card but I don't have health insurance at the moment. That's it. I don't usually carry cash. Its just so much easier.

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