Featured gear:

Manta Mask Pro

Matador Travel Ear Plugs

Field Notes x Hodinkee

Big Idea Designs Bolt Pen

Apotheke Candle

Heroclip

MOFT Snap Phone Tripod Stand

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And hey, if you’re interested, you can check out Aaron’s regular experiments in carry design on his Instagram page, The Denier Lab, too.

This episode’s mystery box of fabric was supplied by our sponsor, Challenge Sailcloth, so make sure you check out their site for all the details on the awesome technical fabric they have to offer!

A heads up: Bellroy and Carryology share the same founders. You can read about our origin story here.

And hey, we’re reader-supported too, so if you find something that sparks your interest and click through and purchase via our affiliate links, sometimes we’ll get a little kickback from the brands or retailers. It helps us to make more content and build this channel. Although, we’ll just point out, some brands don’t have affiliate options, and that’s cool with us too. If the carry is awesome, we recommend it!

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Best Minimalist EDC Wallets

The following wallets are featured in this video:

The Ridge Wallet
Bellroy Slim Sleeve
RE:FORM RE:02
Lost Dutchman The Franklin
Magpul DAKA Essential Wallet
Dango T01 Tactical Wallet
Popov Leather 5 Card Wallet
MAKR Round Luxe Wallet Plus
LEMUR Fold Wallet
Rustic Heirloom Hitchhiker Wallet
Open Sea Leather Houbei 2.0

A heads up: Bellroy and Carryology share the same founders. Read about our origin story.

And hey, we’re reader-supported too, so if you find something that sparks your interest and click through and purchase via our affiliate links, sometimes we’ll get a little kickback from the brands or retailers. It helps us to make more content and build this channel. Although, we’ll just point out, some brands don’t have affiliate options, and that’s cool with us too. If the carry is awesome, we recommend it!

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Both of these wallets start with RE:FORM’s custom RE:FINE material, a custom chlorosulfonated polyethylene synthetic rubber. It’s designed to be extremely resistant to chemicals, extreme temperatures, and UV light. It’s derived from military boats and sailing equipment that sit out on the waters, in the direct sun, for days, months, or years at a time. The contrasting tacks on the edges keep everything held together, and they even look great. These wallets are made to last a lifetime, and keeping products out of landfills is one of the best ways to promote a culture of sustainability.

RE:01

The RE:01 is the more unique of this pair with its integrated sleeve. We’ve been using this sleeve for more than just coins, since most of us have eliminated coins from their daily lives. We’ve been hauling tracker tags (both Airtags and Tiles), small tools and knives, and even medications. We love that it stays ultra slim even when using the sleeve for a bit of gear.

The wallet also holds up to 6 cards, but we found 4 was a better fit when using the integrated coin sleeve. To top it all off, the RE:01 snaps shut with a pair of strong magnets, keeping your interior cards secure, but also allowing you quick access to any cards stored in the exterior card sleeve. It’s also a great fidget toy in a pinch.

RE:02

The RE:02, while visually similar, is a bit closer to your classic slim wallet. RE:FORM eliminates the coin sleeve in favor of an extra card slot, bumping the capacity to 9 cards. We loved that even when running single cards in these slots that they still felt secure, and that nothing was going to slide out. Just like the RE:01, it snaps shut with two strong magnets, keeping your interior cards secure and the wallet small and slim.

Which RE:FORM offering is for you? That really depends on your needs, but we think the RE:01 is certainly the most unique option, and it really isn’t any larger or thicker than its card-focused sibling. The ability to carry tracker tags, meds, and other small items has become a bit invaluable during our testing. Especially since this adds virtually no extra size. If you tend to carry more cards – over 6 – then the RE:02 is probably a better fit for your pockets.

The RE:FORM RE:01 and RE:02 are available now at a special early bird price of $89 and $78 respectively.

This is a #curatedsponsor article from our friends at RE:FORM.

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Enter the Bellroy Market Tote. 

I have found the Market Tote collection to be some of the best value in carry, and one of my most used bags. Ranging from $35 to $49 depending on size, they are the reliable work horses that my family and I turn to for everything from grocery shopping to baby travel.

Variety

Both in colour choices and size, the Market Tote has something for everyone. It now comes in three sizes: the City Tote tote (10L), the original Market Tote (15L), and the Market Tote Plus (25L). Colour wise there are eight choices across the line, ranging from the understated to the brilliantly bright.

The three sizes are different in features, but only ever so slightly. The smallest City Tote has one main cavity with two slip pockets, the medium sized Market Tote has one main cavity, one slip pocket, and two pass through bottle pockets, while the largest Market Tote Plus has one main cavity, two slip pockets and a snap closure/secondary handle. 

And hey, that might be the shortest ever feature list I’ve had to write in an article for Carryology, and that’s precisely what makes the Market Totes so great. There aren’t excessive bells and whistles on these bags, no hidden pockets for X, Y, or Z. There isn’t a superfluous leather handle, or a watertight zipper. These bags are unapologetically basic, but in the best way. The clue is in the name, these are designed as market haulers, and they do that job admirably – but they also do so much more.

Loadouts

The City, Market, and Market plus all haul gear well. While their inception is an upgrade to the old cotton tote (these are all made from 100% recycled PET plastic bottles), they perform multiple tasks without a backwards step. There are a few ways we’ve used ours that stand out as the best use case for them.

The City Tote is well sized for your smaller carry, I’ve predominantly found mine used for a “top up” shop when I’m just grabbing a few bits from the grocery store, a laundry bag when coming home from a weekend away, or a gym & swim bag. It’s the perfect size for a pair of shoes, a change of clothes, a towel and a water bottle. The slip pockets are a happy home for your wallet, phone and keys while you work up a sweat.

The Market Tote is the original heart of the lineup, and is probably our most used. We use this for grocery shopping every week thanks to a few key features. One, the bottle slip pockets are ingenious. These are essentially sleeves that keep bottles upright while you’re on the move, whether it’s water or wine, you don’t have to worry about your food being crushed or your drink being spilt.

All the totes have a flat bottom, which means they stand very nicely, particularly when loaded out. The Market Tote is also perfect for a picnic or backyard barbeque, it’s easy to haul a couple of bottles of wine and some snacks to a friend’s house without bringing a giant cooler. Even better, it folds up when you’ve finished the goodies inside!

The Market Tote Plus is the big sibling for when you need to carry a little extra. This 25L can be carried two ways, either by the shoulder straps, or by the snap closure which doubles as a handle.

The MTP easily carries a weeks worth of grocery shopping, clothing/accessories for a family of three for a picnic, or an unholy amount of stuffed animals/crunchy books for a five month old.

Functionality & Design Features

All three of these totes are the epitome of simplicity. One of my favourite features of these bags is that I don’t have to worry about failure points, there aren’t zippers to go wrong here and there aren’t a multitude of pockets that’ll tear through from overuse. My original market tote is two years old and going strong after daily use!

Another feature I enjoy on these (and most of Bellroy’s bags for that matter) is the branding, or lack thereof. There are two minuscule bits of branding on the totes. At the base of the handles you’ll find the word mark logo on one side, and the owl on the other, that’s pretty much it. In line with the rest of the design, it’s dead simple.

Across all three totes, there is a similar design language. Clean and simple lines, but also thoughtful touches that make you want to bring these with you. Firstly, they fold completely flat. It’s not uncommon for my wife and I to bring all three totes with us. We’ll lay the City Tote and Market Tote at the base of the Market Tote Plus. They take up no room at all, and give you extra options should you need them. The same can be said of any other bags, these slip wonderful into a bottle pocket, unused laptop sleeve, or even just the base of the bag.

They all stand upright too, which is a huge plus in my book for a tote. Whichever way you find yourself using them, not having to contend with the bag when loading it is a patience saver without doubt. In the same breath, the reinforced handles are there to stay and they are long enough to carry over your shoulder comfortably. Thanks to the durable webbing, there’s none of that rolling fabric that slowly becomes a tourniquet and cuts of circulation to your arm with a heavy bag.

When I think of carry that I use regularly, I use it for two key reasons.

Functionality is top of the list, it always has been, and it always will be for me. That’s the very essence of carry, that it works, and it works well!

Secondly, is reliability. I’ve had beautiful bags that just aren’t reliable, the material might feel weak at a point, or maybe the zipper jams too often for my liking. If I’m going to use something time and again, I need to be able to pick it up, and trust it to work. I feel as though Tote’s are the perfect example of those two criteria, they aren’t about fancy features, they are designed to be undeniable workhorses that come with you on every adventure you have, whether it’s a quick grocery haul, or a day out with your family.

Simply put, if you want to upgrade your carry, you should add at least one of these to your arsenal. Heck, for $123 you can have the whole set, there’s a reason I recommend them to anyone who’ll listen! In my mind, these might just be the best value in carry.

A heads up: Bellroy and Carryology share the same founders. You can read about our origin story here.

And hey, we’re reader-supported too, so if you find something that sparks your interest and click through and purchase via our affiliate links, sometimes we’ll get a little kickback from the brands or retailers. It helps us to make more content and build this channel. Although, we’ll just point out, some brands don’t have affiliate options, and that’s cool with us too. If the carry is awesome, we recommend it!

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Ultra Takes the Stage

What we’re really referring to when we talk about UHMWPE (U-PE) or its more common brand names are the fibers that are utilized in the end product. Oftentimes when someone says “Dyneema®”, what they really mean is Dyneema® Composite Fabric; a lamination of nonwoven Dyneema® U-PE fibers and a polyester face. Or, when someone refers to Ultra, it’s Challenge Sailcloth’s flagship line of fully woven U-PE faced laminates. However, these brand names encompass a much wider range of textiles and technologies than is usually referenced in common conversation. For example you could be talking about Ultra100, Ultra200, Ultra400, Ultra800, Ultra200TX, Ultra400TX, UltraGrid, or UltraStretch… and the list goes on.

This lineup of fabrics have one thing in common: the use of Challenge Sailcloth’s U-PE fibers, better known simply as Ultra. In today’s world of softgoods, it’s easily one of the most innovative fabric initiatives we’ve seen disrupt the industry in a long while. Alongside Challenge’s more mainstream ECOPAK products, Ultra has taken over higher end offerings from brands across the board.

The fully woven laminate offerings, Ultra100 to 800, use a matching denier face consisting of a blend of Ultra and high-tenacity polyester fibers laminated to a 0.5mm recycled UV treated PET film. These fabrics, above all else, are a truly unique option with off the charts strength; gram-for-gram it is 15x stronger than steel. The use of a woven U-PE top layer rather than a polyester top layer means that Ultra fabrics have double the tear strength of comparable composite fabrics, and seven times the abrasion resistance. This is why we’re working Ultra fabrics into our collaboration program.

Keen to see it put to the test? Like frozen, smashed and dragged for miles through the dirt? Check out Miyagi’s seriously thorough test.

Who’s behind this brand on the rise?

From Sailcloth to Softgoods

Hale Walcoff may not be a name that many know, but it’s one we can attribute to the prominence of laminate materials in softgoods all over the world, and their transition from the sailcloth industry. He’s a sailing World Champion, and has been working in technical textiles for decades, and over the years has been instrumental in the success of many of our favorite fabric brands today, like Dimension Polyant. Let’s put it this way, if you had hands on any of the 20+ X-Pac® styles on the market, it’s likely Hale designed it.

After a sabbatical, Hale approached North Sails about creating a pilot program for recycled polyester laminates; something better for the environment. Around this time is when we start seeing the first peeks at what would eventually be called ECOPAK and Ultra; check out some of the Triple Aught Design prototypes floating around out there. However, in early 2020, when the world was disrupted by a pandemic, the program was unfortunately shut down.

As we know, the story doesn’t end there. With the support of his friends at Challenge Sailcloth, Hale was able to restart the program, and that’s where he resides today, as Managing Director of Challenge Outdoor, Challenge Sailcloth’s wing of softgoods-focused laminates and fabrics. This is also about the time where we see the development of RUV, a 100% recycled, UV-resistant film.

ECOPAK was the world’s first composite laminate made from 100% recycled fiber and film.

Responsibility Without Sacrifice

Every yard of ECOPAK takes about 20 plastic bottles out of the environment and puts them into a durable good. Even hyper-performant Ultra materials take 5 bottles out per yard thanks to Challenge Outdoor’s proprietary lamination technology. This adhesive technology is unique in the fact that it does not use any VOC-laden solvents. VOCs, or volatile organic compounds, are toxic pollutants. When these VOC-containing-solvents are used in the lamination process they also require energy intensive steps like drying in large oven-rooms. ECOPAK and Ultra have no VOCs, and cure at room temperature. Not only is ECOPAK helping clean up the environment, it’s putting our planet first in every step of the process.

All of this drops the carbon footprint of Challenge Outdoor’s recycled polyester fabrics to 50% of that of the typical nylon textiles commonly used in softgoods. Even going beyond the lamination process, all of these textiles are produced at facilities powered by hydroelectric energy. And what’s one of the largest costs, both environmentally and monetarily to the production of textiles and associated softgoods? Transportation. Challenge maintains stock in both the United States and Asia to better support brands around the world.

Challenge is able to accomplish all of this while keeping up with the performance demands of everyone from ultralight hikers to thick-and-thin commuters; not to mention sailors!

Relationships & Development

There’s only one thing that Challenge has put in front of their commitment to the environment, and that’s a commitment to the makers, brands and their customer’s needs. Ultra200 and Ultra100 exist as softgoods fabrics as a result of direct feedback from ultralight customers like LiteAF and Zpacks, who wanted something lighter than Ultra400 for their thru-hiker patrons hitting the trails for thousands of miles at a time. To steer the industry in a more sustainable direction, people still have to want to use your product.

All of this comes down to why we’ve such a break-neck adoption of ECOPAK and Ultra fabrics; from small studios like Greenroom136, DMade Bags, and 1733, to heavy hitters like Bellroy, ULA Equipment, and Shinola. The work that Hale and his team have put into cultivating product, process, and relationship shines through in every layer of Challenge Outdoor. We’re undeniably fans of what we’ve seen, and we’re excited for what the future holds for Challenge and their impacts on the softgoods industry that we all know and love.

Read more about Challenge Outdoor, their wide range of recycled fabrics, and their sustainable textiles initiatives at challenge-outdoor.com

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With plenty of organization and a detachable laptop sleeve, the Pacsafe® x SLNT® Anti-Theft Backpack became my go-to bag for everyday carry to the office. This review is slightly different than others; not only did I consider the functionality as a pack, but also the efficacy of its security features. It really is innovative!

Who It Suits

If you carry sensitive information on your laptop that requires protection from signal attacks, this is the bag for you. If you worry about potential pickpocketing or other theft, this is the bag for you. And if you want functionality with a sophisticated look, this bag is for you. Think business professionals and government officials, as well as commuters and tech travelers.

Who It Doesn’t

This backpack is not ideal for carrying big, bulky items due to its rigid shape. It is also not meant for outdoor recreation such as hiking.

Specifications

• Name: Pacsafe® x SLNT® Anti-Theft Backpack
• Brand: Collaboration between Pacsafe and SLNT
• Format: Backpack
• Height x Width x Depth: 17 in x 12 in x 6.5 in
• Capacity: 20 liters
• Weight: 2.9 lbs
• Hardware / Materials: 750D polyester with a water-resistant coating, YKK AquaGuard weather-resistant zippers, Pacsafe anti-theft technology, Silent Pocket Faraday laptop sleeve
• Price: $259.95

Design

The Pacsafe® x SLNT® Anti-Theft Backpack is eye-catching for its sleek and minimalistic design. Not to mention, it is professional and modern enough to translate from the office into your urban commute. The 750D polyester exterior is water-resistant and durable – quality you can see and feel. It also gets the added sustainability bonus for being made from recycled plastic.

Features

The pockets and organization of this backpack are astounding. I was able to consolidate some of the pouches I carried in my former bag because the Pacsafe® x SLNT® Anti-Theft Backpack provides several pockets of varying sizes and functions – they really thought of everything.

The front compartment is great for easy-access items such as a wallet and keys, while the main compartment has a zippered mesh pocket perfect for pens, a lower pocket where I store my mouse and charger, and a Fidlock snap-in laptop sleeve (fits the 16″ MacBook Pro). There is also a “secret secure pocket” on the back panel for valuable items like cash or your passport. With thoughtful organization, it feels much larger than 20L.

Security

As I mentioned before, it was important for me to see how the anti-theft and signal blocking features stood up to manufacturer claims. Suffice it to say, they did!

Upon first receiving the Pacsafe® x SLNT® Anti-Theft Backpack, it took me a couple of minutes or so to figure out the Pacsafe zippers without instructions. There is a locking mechanism to keep the zippers in place, but the individual zippers also slide into each other, creating a secondary security wall. From my point of view, it would be difficult for a pickpocketer to stealthily and speedily steal from anyone carrying this pack.

Furthermore, the patented Silent Pocket® appears to block signals and tracking. While my MacBook Pro is in the Faraday sleeve, it does not receive iMessages, nor does it share location until removed. However, I do wonder if blocking GPS tracking means I will not be able to track down the MacBook if it were stolen.

Performance

While the Anti-Theft Backpack is not the most ergonomically designed product due to its rigidity, it makes me feel comfortable knowing my laptop is not likely to bend or break. It is still noticeably more comfortable on my back than other everyday office-carry packs I’ve used. The padded straps and back panel help distribute the weight well. I enjoy the ease of access to the compartments (when the zippers are unlocked), and the quality construction feels like it will last for years.

Note: As a petite woman, I believe the discomfort is a result of my small torso. So if you’re broader in stature, it may feel just fine for you. 

The Good

• Sleek design
• Excellent security features
• High-quality construction and laptop protection
• Thoughtful organization

The Not So Good

• Rigid shape causes slight discomfort
• Difficult to access compartments when zippers are locked
• Unknown how the Silent Pocket® laptop sleeve affects ability to find if stolen
• No options for different capacities

Verdict

There are few reasons not to get the Pacsafe® x SLNT® Anti-Theft Backpack, especially if you need the increased security – its innovative technology is unbeatable. Since it is not meant for extended carry, but ideal for transporting things to and from the office, the slight discomfort I experienced is excusable and possibly even necessary to ensure the safety of my laptop. I recommend it for everyone and anyone who wants the style with functionality. At $259.95, it is an investment, but an investment that will last for years. If you’re keen to know more about the pack head over to SLNT.com or post your inquiry in the Carryology Classified group!

Many thanks to Christina Ortiz for this review.

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We released our first challenge coin last year with our friends over at Glow Rhino. But in dark secrecy, we had been developing this new design over the past 17 months with our friend Greg Li at Suburban in Hong Kong. It has taken 5 different suppliers, 3 different attempted manufacturing processes, and dozens and dozens of prototypes to get it just right.

Now it’s finally here. Introducing the Carryology Community Challenge Coin (AKA “Triple C Coin” or “3C Coin”).

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First, if you’d like to learn more about Challenge Coins and what they’re used for, as well as some history behind them, feel free to visit our last challenge coin release article here!

Now, as you’ve seen above via the numbers breakdown, this has taken a lot of time and effort to get something so “simple” out into the world. We refused to release these coins unless they hit all of our exacting standards.

Number one, it had to be made out of titanium. Because #AllTitaniumEverything. Anything less, was a dealbreaker for us. In the very beginning, 2 other manufacturers insisted we use aluminum or brass and then add a “titanium like coating”. We stopped those conversations quickly and moved on. Once we found the first supplier willing to agree to use titanium, we had to find it and find it at a cost that a mortal human being could afford.

After some pricing negotiations with the first supplier, we had to move onto the next one, who had titanium at a reasonable price so these coins wouldn’t have to cost $100+ each. No thank you. Now, we had a design in mind. The inspiration came  from other challenge coins and actual currency coins (past and present)… and go figure… it was highly detailed.

Like many coins, there is some kind of animal or mythological creature on the “tails” side. So for ours… there would be a unicorn (famously used on the patch design of Mystery Ranch x Carryology “Carryology Assault Pack” AKA “Unicorn”). Of course, our man Hadrien Monloup, co-founder of Carryology, was the illustrator artist for the design. However, the 2nd supplier couldn’t achieve the level of detail we needed for the knight and his beast.

Onto the third and final supplier. They had titanium priced just right so you wouldn’t have to burn an entire paycheck to own one. And more importantly,  they could do incredibly fine detail… yes, with lasers. So we added some more details, just to step it up a notch. 

On the “heads” side of the coin, we’d keep things bold and simple. The Carryology script logo centered. “EXPLORING BETTER WAYS TO CARRY” in a ring around the top, our primary slogan. And “ESTABLISHED MMIX” (2009) in a ring around the bottom. The border around the outside uses asanoha, Japanese hemp leaves geometric pattern, famously used on our recent Big Idea Designs pen collaboration. 

And for those with a razor sharp eye… we added a little Easter Egg. The ultra micro “CC” letters are there for a little fun and an homage, mimicking the “mint mark” on common currency coins. Example; the US Washington Quarter has either a tiny D, S, P, or W near Washington’s ponytail to represent the 4 different mint locations (Denver, San Francisco, Philadelphia, and West Point, respectively). The “CC” represents our incredible worldwide carry community, best represented by our Carryology Classified group on Facebook.

On the “tails” side, the border around the knight and unicorn, has seigaiha Japanese waves geometric pattern, famously used on our Heroclip collaboration. We added the words “CARRY BETTER”, one the slogans we’ve used since day 1. And most importantly, at the bottom, each coin is individually numbered (001 – 500). Each number will be randomly assigned. Who will be the lucky one to land 001 or 007 or 333, etc, etc?

Each coin will ship in its own clear-acrylic-crystal professional-coin-collector slab holder case for both display and protection. However, I’ve been carrying a prototype in my jeans 5th pocket for over 6+ months without any visible wearing of the laser etched design elements whatsoever. In fact, it has begun to take a mild polish from living in there and rubbing against our last titanium challenge coin… almost enhancing the laser design detailing. However you choose to rock your coin, make sure to keep it on you as part of your EDC in case you are to get coin challenged out on your travels. And hey, who doesn’t like a free drink?

Note, once these coins run out, we will not be creating any more.

Specifications:

Solid titanium
Laser engraved designs
Individually numbered (001-500)
Limited edition
1.50” diameter
3mm thickness
15.2 grams
Includes protective case

Limit: 2 per person/order.

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Sold exclusively through a partnership with our friends at Suburban.

FREE Worldwide Shipping to the following countries:

North America: Canada, USA
Oceania: Australia
Asia: Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines
Europe: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UK

Shipping to other countries is totally possible, but will require a shipping fee (calculated based on your location).

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Turning to award-winning experience for a wallet alternative

CODEOFBELL are no strangers to slings, making a name for themselves with award-winning designs that bring innovative functionality to daily and travel settings alike. Now they’re building on their design experience with the ANNEX 360 Wallet Sling. As the name suggests, it’s a clever hybrid. A wallet that carries like a sling. But it’s more than both of these. A design that goes beyond wallet essentials to store small EDC items too. And a piece that offers multiple carry options beyond sling mode.

Finding a multifunctional balance

The ANNEX 360 Wallet Sling is designed to be an extension of your pockets. A wallet with increased capacity and useful organization to securely carry a range of EDC items, while still remaining compact and portable. The design offers a total of five pockets to neatly and securely store your gear. First, three separate pockets within the main compartment, accessed via a single zipper. The left and right pockets are great for cards and folded cash, while the shallower top pocket is useful for coins or other small items.

Next, a separate dome-shaped pocket is located on the front of the ANNEX 360 Wallet Sling. The dome shape provides space for a variety of EDC items such as car keys, earbuds, a mask, or other gear you want close at hand. On the rear you’ll find a fifth pocket, useful for frequently used cards or ID.

The CODEOFBELL ANNEX 360 Wallet Sling offers much more space and organization than traditional minimalist wallets. Sure, it won’t fit in your pocket. But you get far more versatility than a super-minimalist wallet offers. Large enough to carry additional EDC items beyond cards and cash, yet small enough to not weigh you down, it’s a piece that fills the gap between wallet and day bag very well. A piece that will let you get away with not carrying a larger bag for many outings, yet keep your pockets uncluttered and still allow you to have essentials at the ready.

Beyond pocket carry, but still portable

While it won’t fit in your pocket, the CODEOFBELL ANNEX 360 Wallet Sling remains compact and easily portable thanks to a range of different carry options.

The primary carry mode is crossbody as a sling courtesy of the removable shoulder strap. But you can really get creative with your carry to suit a range of preferences and settings. Remove the strap and turn the ANNEX 360 upside down to create a pouch that can be attached to your belt or a larger bag.

You can alternate between the included snap hook or webbing to secure it to a belt or bag. It even has shoulder strap attachment points to secure it to the strap of a larger bag.

A magnetic-release keychain on the end of the shoulder strap provides added carry versatility. And when it’s not in use, you can secure it to the snap hook or included clamp to avoid loose strap webbing.

An optional ANNEX STRAP KIT is also available, which features a padded and adjustable shoulder strap, a padded and adjustable wrist strap, and a chest stabilizer strap. The padded shoulder strap also includes a magnetic-release keychain, as well as an emergency whistle in the buckle. The ANNEX STRAP KIT is also compatible with CODEOFBELL’s other ANNEX bags. 

Quality materials with minimalist aesthetics

A piece designed to be carried every day needs to handle the daily grind and whatever the weather might have in store. The CODEOFBELL ANNEX 360 Wallet Sling offers confidence on this front. Built with tough X-Pac fabric and water-resistant YKK AquaGuard zippers, it will take the scuffs and scrapes of daily carry in its stride, while shedding the elements with ease.

Inside you’ll find a high-vis orange lining; great for making the contents more visible so you can quickly retrieve what you need. Inbuilt RFID-blocking protection and a snap button on the main compartment zipper pulls add extra peace of mind too.

The wallet sling’s durable, weatherproof build is complemented by understated aesthetics. This piece can transition from daily urban settings to travel environments, but is tough and compact enough for the trail too. On the zipper pulls you’ll find discreet embossed logos, while a small label on the rear marks the only other branding. There are no visible logos or flashy branding. Sleek and tastefully tough, it does a great job blending dependable durability with low-key, adaptable aesthetics.

Slinging beyond traditional wallets

The CODEOFBELL ANNEX 360 Wallet Sling is in a niche of its own. A compact sling, a multifunctional wallet, a small pouch organizer, a belt bag…its versatility is impressive. It keeps your daily essentials secure yet accessible on the go, while its compact form, multiple carry options, and minimalist aesthetics allow it to accompany you wherever you go. If you’re keen to find out more, check out CODEOFBELL’s Kickstarter campaign to see the ANNEX 360 Wallet Sling in action.

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