Submitted 9 hours ago by Cromer4ever@lemmy.world to [deleted]
I was given a wallet today and I’ve already put some money in it. I don’t know what other things I should put in it, maybe my ID.
Only things you wanna lose
Sure you need some cash but dont put your life savings in there, just enough for todays shopping/sandwich
Plenty of people are answering your question, so let me give you a warning. If you put a gift card to an obscure store or punch card for a barbershop in there, you will absolutely forget you have it.
In my experience, as little as possible.
The more you pack into it, the more you carry around, the higher the risk if it’s lost, or worse, stolen, not to mention the more it affects wear and tear on your clothing.
Less is more!
Nah, get some topsider shoes or penny loafers, khaki shorts, woven leather belt, a golf shirt and some aviator sunglasses. Then load that bad boy up with any and all cards you can find. Stuff it until the calfskin is warped and about ready to burst. Then shove it in your back pocket and sit on it for several decades. Ignore any contrary advice from orthopedics.
Make sure you get a good one with multiple fold out compartments too, maximum leather. Bonus if it’s ostrich skin or crock skin to really bulk up the wallet.
Get a library card, always underrated
Having fun, isn’t hard
When you’ve got, a library card!
Bank card, ID, library card, and maybe a small amount of cash. Nothing that you can’t cancel with a quick phone call or replace.
Thank you so much! I’ll definitely keep that in mind.
Also health insurance card. I usually keep my dental and vision as well but those are less necessary. Just handy to have.
I keep a laminated 4 leaf clover in mine.
Me too!
FYI: do not sit on a wallet. That can cause/irritate Sciatica.
Keep in front pocket, or other carry all item, eg: backpack, courier bag… etc.
I have:
ID
Work Badge
Two credit cards
That’s it.
I thought your post was asking what to carry in your fish wallet
An Apple Air Tag
Here in Paraguay it’s very difficult to find one
2 bandaids
A note(maybe laminated) saying:
“LOST wallet. Call 555-4678 for reward. Thanks <your name>”
Keep 50 bucks at home, for when someone shows up.
What an original idea xDD
Bank cards, loyalty cards, other cards…
An uno reverse card
It’s come in handy more times than I’d like to admit
Driver’s license or ID, car insurance card, credit/debit card, an emergency medical and allergy info card if you need it, medical/prescription drug insurance cards, a spare car or house key. Where you live may change that. DO NOT carry your Social Security card (US) - that should be in a secure place at home, like a safe or lockbox.
Does it block rfid? If not not anything with rfid unless they are in rfid blocking sleeves.
take any aluminum can, cut it open, cut a plate fitting in your wallet, insert it there so that it sits on external surface if your walket, done, that’s your yeehaw rfid blocking sleeve, extra mass 1g
I have my driving licence, work ID, a first aid quick reference, postage stamps and one of those Swiss army knife credit card sized things as well as cash and bank cards.
A condom.
Apart from the obvious use, you can carry water in it if there’s an emergency.
Please don’t carry condoms around in your wallet. They can easily break in situations when you definitely don’t want them to break.
It would be pointless in my case, because who wants to be with a weirdo who collects coins?
a) Don’t sell yourself short bro, many of the best people are weirdos
b) You are going to feel SO stupid if you meet a horny coin fanatic tomorrow and have to turn them down
People who might need someone with a vessel to carry water in it if there’s an emergency.
AR-15
I’d recommend getting a short chain that straps to your belt if you’re keeping it in your trouser pockets. The last thing you want is to lose the thing with all your important stuff. It should be attached to you one way or another.
When you have your first wallet you’re probably pretty low on stuff to put in, so stuff in anything that seems appropriate to you. When I was a kid I put buttons in because broke cartoon characters always paid with buttons and I figured it’d be worth a shot.
some things my wallet has had in it:
- a stamp I like the look of, in the really hard to reach bit with a see-through pocket - an old ticket to a tourist site because it has a cool design on it - a bus pass - student ID - driver license - currency + foreign currency - a thumbdrive for uni work in my coin section - a discount card i got mailed for getting student membership to a professional license board - a card saying I’m a stem cell donor, but idk what it does. I think it’s just a helpline phone number. - political party membership card - dental floss (jk… But maybe it’s an idea)
Money.
NotASharkInAManSuit@lemmy.world 17 minutes ago
As little as possible.