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Trayvax Wallet: First Impressions

February 2, 2017 by Robert McCartney 9 Comments

Trayvax Wallet: First Impressions

Recently, my wallet of about seven years decided that it didn’t want the job anymore and proceeded to disintegrate. I have always had two wallets; one for everyday life, and a second that I took hunting. Why have two? Well, while hunting, I don’t need all the credit cards, club cards, and daily junk that I tend to pack around. Instead, I need my ID, hunting licenses, and one bank (or credit-card) for emergencies. The more I take into the woods, the more I can lose in the woods.

I had originally decided that I wanted a smaller plastic case I could just throw my cards into (maybe a little cash) and use that as a daily wallet. This was actually harder than I anticipated. At most of the stores I tried (think large outdoor/hunting stores) they had these cases, but they were either too large or too expensive. After taking my search from the store to the Internet, I found a small company named Trayvax.

Trayvax Wallet: First Impressions
Trayvax Wallet

Trayvax boasts that their wallets are RFID blocking (specific to credit-cards’ internal antennas), made from aircraft aluminum, and are extremely versatile. They can be customized to carry groceries with their small bag attachment, used with a carabiner clip (snap it to your kit while hiking), and they even come standard with a bottle opener.

The Trayvax that I ordered (Charcoal Grey) measured in at 4 1/4” long, 2 5/8” wide, and 1” thick. The thickness will vary greatly from user to user depending on the amount of cards you wish to carry. I carry six cards, a little cash, and my Ranger coin.

The craftsmanship of this wallet looks and feels exceptional. Trayvax makes their wallets in the U.S. and donates a portion of their proceeds (10 percent) to not-for-profit organizations distributing clean water around the world. Starting at $29.99 (currently on sale for $24.99), these versatile wallets are well-priced.

Trayvax Wallet: First Impressions
Rear profile

Some things to think about before you decide on this wallet: It’s made from metal, so sitting on it isn’t especially comfortable. I have always been a front-pocket wallet guy, so this was a non-issue for me. There is a limited amount of space for carrying things (specifically cards). If you use/carry an excessive amount of cards with you, this may not be the wallet for your everyday use. Lastly, you need to be careful if you carry a challenge coin. Although there is sufficient space for the coin, when you loosen the wallet, there is a tendency for the coin to fall out (almost like an automatic challenge).

(Featured image courtesy of Trayvax.com)

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Robert McCartney served with the 2nd Ranger Battalion from 2003-2007 where he deployed four times in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom. He attended Jump school, Ranger school and has served as a riflemen progressing to a team leader. After leaving the Military Robert became a Customs and Border Protection Officer, working at both Seaports and Airports. During his time at CBP he has been utilized as a Range Safety Officer and K9 Handler, and EMT. When not spending time with his wife and kids, Robert spends his time bowhunting in Washington State, and lifting heavy things. Fun Certifications: CF-L1, Firefighter I, EMT. (Instagram: robert.mccartney)

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