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If you are worried about losing your wallet, you can purchase one tracking card for additional $49. I opted for him android versionwhich works with the Chipolo network to display the last known location of your wallet on a map. There is also an iOS version that works with Apple’s Find My network. Like all the best trackers, both versions let you ring your wallet from your phone, which is ideal when you have to catch a train and your wallet has slipped between the couch cushions. You can even set up abandonment alerts, to let you know if your wallet leaves your phone’s range.
Battery life is up to six months for the iOS tracker and around three for the Android version. You can plug in the iOS model to recharge, but the Android tracker has a small solar panel to keep it charged. They are as thick as a pair of playing cards and fit perfectly in the back pocket. I have never lost my wallet.
More minimalist
While the Ekster Parliament is my favorite, I have tried some of the other Ekster models. The Cardholder and Cardholder Pro ditch the leather exterior for an even sleeker finish and come in some fun colors and patterns like forged magma and carbon fiber. They retain the trigger and other features and are perfect if you prefer to travel as light as possible. I gave him a pair and my oldest son uses the Ekster card holder and loves it.
Space is limited when you opt for a minimalist wallet like this, and there’s no room for coins and only limited room for bills. But there are optional add-ons. Modular extras include a multitool card ($49)to backplate with cash clip ($29)and a coin tray ($29). The coin tray is quite practical and can also accommodate a key, but you don’t want to add too many extras or your wallet will get bigger.
After all, Ekster’s Parliament has been in my pocket for several years and it still works perfectly. I never miss my fat old wallet and I still enjoy pulling the trigger every time I reach for my card. The tracker has also saved my life a couple of times, making sure I left my wallet in my other jacket and not somewhere. It’s a little pricey, but it might be the last wallet you need to buy.
