DoppMen's Regatta Front Pocket Get-Away Minamalst Slim Wallet
S**R
The Perfect Minimalist Wallet (As Long As You're In the US)
I've never liked carrying around a lot of stuff in a fat wallet. It's uncomfortable and bad for your back. Magnetic money clips and magnetic stripes on credit cards don't always get along well.This wallet from Dopp, a great long-time manufacturer of leather goods, has a nice pocket which is open on two sides to hold folded bills neatly and allow easy access. There's a single folded panel on the third side, so this wallet can actually hold a good number of bills, if need be.There's a pocket which can be used for receipts and such, as well as three card holder, each of which could hold two cards, on one side. On the other, there's a pocket with a clear window for a driver's license or other ID; the window has a thumb slot to allow identification to be easily removed. Another card or two could go behind the ID as well — this would be a good place to put an RFID-enabled transit card, for instance.This is a well-thought-out, well-designed and well-made wallet if you want to try to keep what you're carting around down to a reasonable level. It's small enough that it can easily go into a front pants pocket, if you prefer, or if you're in an environment where that would be advisable.Be aware that it's not going to be much good for other than US bills, unless you get creative in folding them, which kind of defeats the purpose of things. There are bifold wallets that are also quite minimalist in style, but tall enough to handle European and Asian bills.
J**D
Small, lightweight, and beautiful
I was looking for the lightest, slimmest possible wallet, and the Dopp Getaway is just about perfect. For the first couple of weeks I kept sticking my hand in my pocket to make sure it was still there - it's that unobtrusive. It's made out of soft, thin leather (so thin, actually, that the embossed lettering on my credit cards shows through the surface). That might affect the durability, but it certainly keeps the overall bulk of the wallet down. The illustration shows a large embossed crest, but mine arrived with only discreet lettering saying "Dopp" at the bottom - a significant improvement, in my mind. The wallet has pockets for 3 credit cards and a little pouch, open on the top and one side, to hold your cash. There's also one additional pocket that's ideal for other documents you just have to carry. The only slight negative for me was the caramel-colored vinyl lining of the cash pocket. I don't know why they used such a low-class material there. It's invisible from the outside, and not really offensive, but if I could change one thing, that would be it. I debated knocking off a star for it, but the overall function and appearance of the wallet is so excellent that I thought it deserved the full five stars.Overall, if you're disciplined about what you carry, you'll love the small size and low bulk of this wallet.Update 2010: I'm now on my second one of these - they seem to last about 3 years for me. I actually think that's pretty good, given how little material is present. I'm sure the durability is helped because you don't sit on the thing. If somebody sits on your lap a lot, of course, you'll want to factor that in to your expectations. Still a great product, and when I wear this one out, I'll buy another.
M**H
Fantastic front pocket wallet
First let's get things straight - you have to travel light to carry a wallet like this. It's for Ninjas, spies, and lone wolves, so if you've got clutter issues, look somewhere else. If you are the type of guy who carries five pounds of junk in a monster hunk of leather that looks more like a boat anchor than a wallet, you should get some professional help and find another wallet. This isn't the wallet you are looking for, move along!But, if you only need to carry the essentials, carry them in style, and do so in your front pocket, then you have hit the jackpot. This little baby will serve your needs and serve them well. You won't even know it is in your pocket, which gives it Ninja cred. It holds only what any real man needs to carry - the basic essentials to get through most any jam in a 24 hour period - just like spy gear. And due to its clever design, should you suddenly feel the need to carry pictures of old girlfriends around to boost your ego - too bad - there is no room for them in here or in your life, hence the lone wolf stamp of approval.So let's check the stats on this baby:1. A window slot for your ID. This is for your driver's license, 007 License, or your Ninja Assassin Card - which can also be used as a throwing star. Should you feel the need to carry some false identification to throw off the bad guys, you can tuck it in this same slot.2. There is an open ended pocket for holding cash. It will hold a night's worth winnings at the Baccarat Table and the open end makes getting cash out easy in case you need to bribe an official or payoff a debt or an ex-girlfriend in a hurry.3. It has a middle pocket that is closed on both ends. This is handy for holding receipts (no more than a day or two's worth, mind you), secret spy info that is scribbled down on paper, another Ninja throwing star, a cyanide pill, a condom, or the spare key to the Aston Martin.4. On the opposite face from the windowed ID slot, there are three vertical slots to store credit cards, hotel keys, real or fake security badges, various small implements of the Ninja Assassin or spy trades, or a Get Out of Jail Free Card.Checking my own inventory, I currently have my driver's license, an National Parks annual pass card, and a California Handgun Safety Card (ironic, eh?) all tucked into the windowed pocket. In the cash pocket I have cash, of course. 3 twenties, 1 ten, 3 fives, and 4 ones all folded in half and resting comfortably in the pocket. The closed end pocket has a one receipt and the combination to launch nuclear missiles from a secret location in the Nevada desert. Vertical slot #1 has a credit card and my auto insurance card. Vertical slot #2 has another credit card and my health insurance card. Vertical slot #3 has my ATM card, and a gasoline credit card. That's it - what more could a man need to get by?No photos, expired fishing licenses, or stupid club cards from every retail joint I've ever purchased anything from. Just stuff that you need. This wallet is top notch and will fit comfortably in the front pocket of any pants that any self respecting spy or Ninja would wear. So order with confidence and be glad that you did - this wallet will take care of business.
C**X
Second buy
The first one held for so long so I had to buy the same again. Not easy to find a good front pocket wallet and I've found what works for me.
A**Z
Alexander
Super flacher Geldbeutel. Genau was ich gesucht hatte. Ich hatte zuerst die Befürchtung, dass die scheine zu lose sind und herausfallen könten. Das hat sich aber nicht bestätigt
A**R
great wallet.
Came on time, great wallet. Excellent
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