I used to think a wallet was too personal to give as a gift. It’s something that will be in the user’s hands and pockets and backpacks all day, every day, you know? Well, I’ve changed my tune since getting a load of the Ekster Aluminum Cardholder. Like, completely and utterly.
It’s now my life’s work to spread the word that this wallet is the best gift ever, based on both the initial reaction of my partner when I gave it to him, and his past year of loving it every dang day.
Let me share what my guy and I find to be so great about the Ekster wallet:
1. The organization-is-the-only-option situation
You don’t need to be a tech bro to want your stuff to work well for you. (But tech bros are welcome here, too, obviously, hi, you guys are great!) The functionality of this wallet is, at its core, smooth and intuitive. It has space for 1-12 cards and bills, and it holds its shape regardless of how full it’s packed. If your gift recipient is already an organized person, this wallet is a dream come true. If they’re like my man and they’re the polar opposite of organized, this wallet is a game changer.
2. The James Bond factor
The description says it all: quick card access at the click of a button. Space-grade 6061-T6 aluminum. An expandable aluminum backplate. The future is now, my friends. All that, and they’re a Certified B Corporation.
3. The has-his-back protection
Of the many cool things about this cardholder, perhaps the spiffiest is the built-in RFID blocker to prevent wireless theft. No one ever expects to be the victim of a scam, but if you’ve ever had to cancel your card and wait for the new one to come in, then update alllll your subscriptions and saved-on-file situations, you know how clutch it sounds to never have to go through that again.
4. The can’t-lose-it tracker add-on
Two things your average wallet doesn’t have, but that no Ekster wallet should go without: the tracker card and the multi-tool card. Suddenly your wallet is unlosable, and it carries more than just your payment methods. The tool card is made from 304 stainless steel and it includes 5-inch wrenches, a flathead screwdriver, a SIM card pin (super handy), box and bottle openers, and metric and inch rulers. I can also serve as a phone stand. They seriously thought this thing through.
5. The matches-his-style options
Maybe your dude is the type of person who wants his aluminum wallet to coordinate with his iPhone, or to contrast it. That can happen thanks to the 14 color finishes on offer. Or maybe the concept of classic leather still appeals even in the context of a nifty upgrade. A variety of leather tones and vegan leather options await him. You know him best, so I know the decision will be easy for you as the gift-giver.
Your guy probably needs an Ekster wallet this year
And by “probably” I mean “definitely,” because this is the best gift going. Not only that, it’s the best ownable item out there. The Ekster Aluminum Cardholder costs $89, but right now there’s a Valentine's day deal running, where you can get the wallet for just $71. Run—run, and make this best gift ever happen for your guy this year.
