Money-Band
Instead of an uncomfortable wallet in my back pocket, I use this rubber band to carry all of my essentials -- credit card, debit card, driver's license, work ID, insurance card. I really was skeptical of spending $3 for a 5-pack* of rubber bands, but I gave it a shot. The bands are a bit shorter than the standard office variety, so you can put one around your credit cards on the narrow end without having to double it over. As is, it provides a snug fit. They're also very tough, about as thick and robust as the kind used on lobster claws. I've been using my original band for the past seven months. My "wallet" can now fit easily in my front pocket at all times with no discomfort.
-- Eric Doherty
Money-Band
$6 (includes shipping)
Available from Money-Band.com
*NOTE: The manufacturer indicated a newer version of the Money-Band is available for $3 for one single band, not a 5-pack. Additionally, the manufacturer indicated the newer vision is a bit thicker little and about 1/8-inch wider.
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td
If you buy broccoli or other vegetables that are banded together, you can get a pretty nice wallet band for free! I have been using mine for about 3 months and it now loosing some of its elasticity. Time ot buy some broccoli!
jeff
money-band is the way to go.
Harvey
Doesn't it tend to bend your cards towards the weaker side (whichever that may be)? Or do users of this product have sufficient numbers of cards that this isn't an issue? On that note, is there a minimum and maximum to the amount of items placed in the band?
James
@Harvey
If you're rolling with at least one (debit/credit) card, the bend is a non issue. Because of it's specific dimensions it works.
Also, they've upgraded to green since this original post last summer (2008).
Drew Friestedt
The money-band wallet is a move in the right direction, but if you are looking for a wallet band that works great, have a look at the Bandit Wallet - http://www.banditwallet.com
I'm actually the inventor of the bandit and I set out to solve the problems with rubber band wallets, money clips, paper clips, and hair bands that just don't work.
The Bandit is made of durable, elastic fabric that has rubber gripper sewn on the inside. The rubber grips your cash / cards while sliding easily into your pocket. The fabric will not break like the money-band and it's looks a lot more professional. I just launched the product in Feb 2010, so I hope you check it out.