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Top 5 most funded wallets on Kickstarter

 
Minimalist wallets are in! 
and Kickstarter is the place to showcase these new concept and redesigned wallets. RFID blocking, minimalist, and elastic seem to be the new kid on the block when it comes to wallets of today.

See our updated version for 2020 here:
www.alexhungry.com/2020/08/top-5-most-funded-wallets-on.html

These are the top most funded wallets on Kickstarter up to date.

#1 TGT (Tight) - A New Kind Of Wallet 
by Jack Sutter

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jacksutter/tgt-tight-a-new-kind-of-wallet
location: Brooklyn, NY
Backers: 7,521
Total Amount Backed: $317,424
Date Funded: 11/26/2012
Website: tightstore.com http://www.tightstore.com/
In Their Words: "TGT wallets are constructed of soft Italian leather and high-quality elastic."
Capacity Range: Holds 2 to 20 credit cards.

Summary:
2 types of wallets offered. TGT 1.0 - simple wallet made of an elastic band TGT 2.0 - same as TGT 1.0 with an added leather pocket Simple in design and structure in a flashy and fashionable material. Many colors and materials to choose from.

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#2 The CRABBY Wallet: A wallet that is not for everyone 
by Ryan Crabtree

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1369622196/the-crabby-wallet-a-wallet-that-is-not-for-everyon
location: Ogden, UT
Backers: 15,129
Total Amount Backed: $308,838
Date Funded: 5/2/2013
Website: crabbygear.com http://www.crabbygear.com/
 In Their Words: "A minimalist wallet that holds everything you need and nothing more."
Capacity Range: 5 to 10+ credit cards or 5 cards + 1 iPhone

Summary:
An all elastic wallet that has 2 pockets and an attachment loop (key) & securing band (iPhone) Clean and simple design in multiple color choices.
 Pictures: https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/000/431/163/37cf8334fc42334a14fe4c06162cb6f4_large.jpg?1362726412 https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/000/431/160/a2a286da396438923d172fbe21ded377_large.jpg?1362726371 https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/000/449/755/21cda875bbedcfaac086ccdb84681cdc_large.jpg?1363460526 https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/000/459/235/05d76b741a8608b06a96687ad2a22ea0_large.jpg?1363819612

#3 The HuMn Wallet - the best minimal RFID blocking wallet
by Scott Hussa
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1127228691/the-humn-wallet-the-best-minimal-rfid-blocking-wal
location: Portland, OR
Backers: 3,491
Total Amount Backed: $295,402
Date Funded: 4/2/2012
Website: humnwallet.com http://humnwallet.com/
 In Their Words: "A modern minimalist wallet that blocks RFID signals while keeping your money, credit cards, and business cards organized and secure."
 Capacity Range: 2 to 20 credit cards (estm.)
Summary: 2 rectangular plates held together by a removable elastic band. The aluminum and carbon fiber plates sheidl against RFID signals. The creators of the HuMn Wallet also added the HuMn Wallet Mini and the HuMn Wallet 2. 

Pictures:
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#4 The Ridge: Front Pocket Wallet
by Daniel Kane https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/124039987/the-bridge-front-pocket-wallet
location: Santa Barbara, CA
Backers: 5,305
Total Amount Backed: $266,622
Date Funded: 3/5/2013
Website: ridgewallet.com http://www.ridgewallet.com/
 In Their Words: "More than a minimalist wallet. An Aluminum and Titanium, RFID-blocking card holder and money clip solution with expandable track."
 Capacity Range: 2-20 credit cards (estm.)
 Summary: 2 RFID blocking rectangle plates sandwhiched together by an underwear shaped eleastic band. The plates are then screwed together to hold the elastic in place. Rectangle plates come in Aluminum, Carbon fiber or Titanium.

 Pictures: http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0216/5474/products/carbonfront_6e334d09-6a1f-47fb-ad8f-dbb9f82d38f7_large.jpg?v=1391739347 http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0216/5474/products/greenelastic_large.jpg?v=1393888918 http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0216/5474/products/elasticandscrews_large.jpg?v=1393889067 http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0216/5474/products/carbonback_081dfcf7-5a2e-4ed4-a7dc-591fe006bc0f_large.jpg?v=1391739347

 #5 Machine Era Wallet
by Adam Hogsett
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/189943599/machine-era-wallet
location: Richmond, VA
Backers: 5,622
Total Amount Backed: $248,253
Date Funded: 9/5/2013
Website: michine-era.com http://www.machine-era.com/
 In Their Words: "Fully Machined Slim Wallet. Rethink your everyday carry."
 Capacity Range: 2 to 6 credit cards
 Summary: A metal tray-like design strapped with an elastic band to hold your contents in place. Metal material comes in brass or black aluminum.

 Pictures: https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/000/736/420/2d0f71b38fd11f7c143effd7783a34ab_large.jpg?1373487423 https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/000/743/706/3068a0110447c2c1f30db61d82d9f9ce_large.jpg?1373730505 https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/000/748/936/ac4e4f7f759743a60135018d8628dc9a_large.jpg?1373925891 https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/000/743/820/adf0cb64eadc64abfc3241c4b4af9409_large.jpg?1373734963

 
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