Pelican Wallet - G5 Personal Utility RFID Blocking Field Wallet

Pelican’s reputation for high quality gear is why I grabbed this wallet for summer hikes, and it lives up to the name. The hard-shell case snaps shut with authority and seals tight, so sweat and rain stay outside where they belong. I no longer worry about my leather bifold turning into a soggy mess or cash sticking together by the end of a long trek. Inside, the dividers hold a few cards, folded bills, and my park pass without rattling around, and the RFID shielding is a nice bonus. It slips easily into a cargo pocket and weighs next to nothing, yet it feels tough enough to survive a tumble down the trail. If you need a wallet that shrugs off moisture and abuse, this Pelican is worth every penny.

The G5 is the best durable RFID option. Others used by myself have not held up for more that 6 months. The Pelican is hefty compared to other solutions but mine have held up well. Internal space is good, not great but carrying currency outside under the band, allows space for 10-12 cards/I.D.s. Pelicans warranty response was outstanding for replacement of a strap that failed. Awesome product.

Fits about 10 cards if you only need cards, I put cash if I need it under the rubber strap on the outside. Extremely durable and very convenient

The wallet feels great in terms of weight, durability, protection, etc., but the rubber gasket won't stay in place. Every time I open it, the rubber piece falls out. I can't tell if it's staying while closed, but that's a problem if not. Otherwise, it's great. I got it for when I go camping so the intention is to put it in a bag. To me, it's a bit too big for any pocket, comfort wise, though it'll likely fit. I do think it's worth the money though and does what it's supposed to as best I can tell.

After using this wallet for over 18 months, I can say, I really love it. I bought this originally so I can have my ID/Wallet with me while swimming or going to the beach and have everything protected in my zippered bathing suit pocket. It worked great for this. Nothing got wet and I guess you can say it was not designed to be submerged in water for hours upon hours in a pool but it kept 100% water tight. My 2nd purpose was to be somewhat of a minimalist when it comes to carrying cards etc. The nice thing is, my wallet is maxed out. I cannot fit anything else in there which means I cannot clutter it up with stuff and have to clean it out at a later point. When I used to carry a leather wallet, it would get fatter from stuffing in all those receipts, business cards etc. then one day, I'd have to clean it out and the saga restarts. Now here are the downsides of the wallet: if you have something metal in your pocket with the wallet, and you walk, they could clank and make noise since the wallet is metal. If you travel on an airplane with this wallet, make sure you carry a dime with you in your pocket. Since this wallet is water tight, it's also airtight. At ground level you have high pressure. When you go up at 30-40K feet, the pressure is much less and my theory is, the high pressure leaks out of the o-ring seal and when you come back down and land, the pressure inside is much less and the ground level pressure is much greater putting a great deal of pressure on the wallet causing the wallet to not open. If you put a dime at the edge of the opening of the wallet where the latch is and you twist it, you will hear a suction release and air enter the wallet and it will open. If you open your wallets latch at 30-40k feet just before you descend and put it back in your pocket till you land, you will be fine. No pressure lock will form. Many flights with this wallet, and decided the dime was easier. Of course if you used a tiny flat screw driver, that would work too but they don't let you fly with them. One more note, if you carry a wad of cash or cards on the outside of the wallet under the rubber band area for a while, then you decide you want to only carry one or 2 cards there, you will find that the rubber band has stretched out and won't hold such a small thickness anymore. The wallet is a bit heavier than other wallets the same size. Some of you may not like the extra weight. Overall, these few things I can easily overlook with this wallet as I truly love the wallet. It has been a great conversation piece to many who have seen me open it to pay. Since it's made of aluminum, it's RF ID blocking. That being said, if you carry a credit card sized tracker tag and put it inside, the Bluetooth will still work inside the closed metal wallet. The reason for this is the o-ring seal has just enough crack to let out the 2.4Ghz BT (Bluetooth) band's RF signal, but the NFC (Near Field Communication) which operates on 13Ghz will not go through the wallet therefore it is RF ID blocking. The BT range is cut down dramatically so I don't recommend carrying a BT tracker inside but it works great on the outside of the wallet under the rubber band area. I've tested with the MiLi MiCard Pro credit card tracker that is lithium Ion rechargeable. Pelican gives the wallet a lifetime warranty but some parts of it carry only a limited warranty (2 years) [Stated by a Pelican Products Representative over the phone]. Not sure which parts they are, but I suspect the rubber band part of the wallet. Parts don't seem to be replaceable on the wallet from what I can see but I suspect that this wallet will last as long as I want it to. Some people have complained it was hard to open and close, but I've had no issues with the latch. Yes, you do have to squeeze the wallet closed and push on the latch with some mild force, but then again, it's water tight. What do you expect. Really, not an issue for me at all. So there you have it. All the ins and outs on this wallet that no one will ever report on. I love this wallet and have no plans on ever changing. Note to Pelican Products: To fix the seal issue of the wallet being pressurized after flying at 30K feet, please have a tiny hole drilled in the case with an area around the hole counter sunk. Then place an IP68 sticker over that counter sunk hole that will allow air to pass but the membrane would block water as the water molecules would be too large. IP67 & IP68 2-Way radios use this technique. Maybe have the rubber band user replaceable. As an upgrade, you could always offer the wallet in Titanium to reduce weight, but I suspect the wallet would cost quite a bit more. :) Hope this helps everyone. Tips on minimalism for this wallet. If you have a BJ's or Sam's club card, you can either carry only your digital card on your phone, or you can print out the barcode and tape it onto your wallet's metal area with clear packing tape. Or you can store it in your Key Ring App along with a boatload of other loyalty cards etc. Makes for easy checkouts!

Great new wallet. Kinda nice to keep it waterproof inside while not worrying about anyone taking the RFID information. Looks strong because it is tough. Thickness in about the thickness of a regular leather wallet. Easy to use, just pop the sturdy latch open put in some bills folded into 1/3rds and maybe 6 cards. A little expensive but a good value when thinking about having to turn off cards from someone stealing your information

I purchased the silver one to replace one of those $11.99 cases with the expanding card holders inside. For those put off by the Pelican Wallet's price tag, I'll say the lesson finally took in my case; buy once, cry once. Brand "A" has a scary price tag, but it will last for over ten years. Brand "generic" costs 3-4 times less - but it breaks in six months, so you have to buy another one, which falls apart after a year, so you buy another, which dies in eight months... and so on. After ten years, which brand was the real bargain? The shell is thick aluminum, very strong, which makes it heavy. This might detract from its utility for some. For me, this kind of bank vault durability is reassuring. The closure is strong and stiff. Those who are not blessed with strong hands may have a problem opening it, but this also means it won't pop open under rough handling. It also appears to seal up well, with no gaps. It's supposed to stand up to being submerged in six feet of water for up to half an hour; I don't intend to test it, but it looks as if it would pass easily. it comes with a wrist strap attached. I've no use for a wrist strap, but it does provide a convenient way to attach it to your belt or bag with a carabiner or other clip. There's also a 'cash band' on the outside of the case, which will be a convenient place to put a card momentarily to free up one's hands during a transaction, but i wouldn't store anything important that way. Too easy to knock it loose. The interior has a card pocket in one side of the shell that will hold five, maybe six cards, which is enough for me. The other side is open and has a mesh keeper at one end, good for such things as bank notes, a spare house key, and items like physical security keys or (thin) USB drives. These and the lining, as well as the 'cash band' on the outside, appear to be made of a silicone compound that has some elasticity. My only concern about the wallet is the potential longevity of this material, but given the attention Pelican paid to all of the other details, it is not a major concern. All in all, this wallet is an excellent solution which should last for many years.

Was so close to being worth it, but it's just not. This pelican case fits 4 credit cards and a couple US dollar bills and that is it. The genius engineers made the case just a hair too small to fit currency into it without folding it multiple times, wasting tons of space. The case is also just a tad too big to firmly hold credit cards in, so they just flop around loosely as you try to close it. If and when a card comes loose as you close it and it gets stuck in the "waterproof" seal, your card will bend before you can realize and it will ruin your card/ID/anything you put inside this case. To top it off the handy carrying cord is incredibly weak and I would not trust it to hold my valuables (again), as it wears down after a few months and will snap off and your wallet will go flying into the distance.