FattyPack's Snap Wallet Uses a Closure Mechanism I Have Never Seen Before
A ripstop nylon bifold with a snap-lock closure that is somewhere between velcro and magnets. $79.
I found FattyPack through Instagram. On the surface, the Snap Wallet looks like a fairly typical bifold, but it was the attention to detail and the unique snap closure that caught my attention.
The Snap Wallet in Action
What is Snap Lock?
The so-called snap lock uses what I can only describe as a modern day velcro. Instead of the typical velcro with its frankly noisy and primitive way of securing something shut, FattyPack use a different style. They do not actually name what it is, but from some research online it is similar to a dual lock system, basically velcro’s rivals such as 3M Dual Lock or ALFA-LOK. It uses many small circular bobbles, for lack of a better word, that interlock on each side. It looks incredibly satisfying to use, and it is a way of securing a wallet shut that I have not come across in any wallet I have ever reviewed.
Material and Build: A great choice of material
The second noteworthy point is the material of choice: ripstop nylon. This is not unique in itself, plenty of wallets use it, including the Flowfold Vanguard, but it is a fantastic choice for any wallet in my opinion. It is strong, durable, does not degrade, and is water-resistant. FattyPack use a 300D Oxford ripstop nylon body with an RFID-blocking lining, and the construction is heat-welded rather than stitched wherever possible, meaning fewer seams to fail over time. Where stitching is used, it is Tex 70 industrial-grade thread rated for extreme conditions.
A quick word on that RFID lining, because it is basically pointless. There has never been a verified case of anyone having their cards skimmed wirelessly while they sat in a pocket, so do not let it sway your decision either way. I dug into this properly in my article on why RFID-blocking wallets solve a problem that does not exist.
Size and Capacity: Middle of the Road
The wallet itself is incredibly small, coming in at just 65mm by 100mm by 15mm when closed with a full load of 10 cards. Aside from the closure, the wallet follows a very typical minimalist bifold layout: four pockets in total supporting four to ten cards, with one outward-facing pocket for your most used card and three inward-facing pockets for everything else. There is no dedicated cash slot. Bills need to be folded and placed in one of the four pockets.
Price Tag & Value for Money
The Snap Wallet is priced at $79.00 and comes with a 99-day trial period. Use it every day, carry it everywhere, and if you do not love it, send it back for a full refund. For a ripstop nylon bifold that is on the higher side, but the novelty of that closure and the build quality on offer go some way toward justifying it. I have not had it in hand yet but it is one I will be looking to try. For more information on the Snap Wallet check out FattyPack’s official website using the link below.
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