Over the years my wallet has become bulkier and bulkier, and the number of accessories that I constantly have to remember to carry with me has increased beyond what anyone should find reasonable to carry around. So I was really excited to come across an iPhone case that doubles as a wallet. It held the promise of substantially reducing the bulk in my pockets, and so far it has lived up to its expectations.

I was at first very skeptical of this wallet’s light and fairly open design to be able to hold some of my most precious cards and documents securely. So at first I decided to test it with a few store cards and expired gym membership cards just to see how it fares. After just a few days of this I decided to switch to the “real” documents and credit cards, and so far I have not regretted it. The magnetic clasp is very secure, and the front pocket is also extremely tight and safe. I would still prefer that there were some kind of “inner” compartment or a fold, so that no side of my cards is directly exposed to the outside. However, this might increase its bulk and diminish the number of cards I am able to carry without substantially improving on security.

The wallet is also capable in principle of holding paper bills, but I have not been able to put more than one or two at the time without substantially compromising the overall bulk.

Besides the functionality, one thing that sticks out about this case is its design. It is very elegant, with the genuine leather wallet. I do think that the plastic case attachment to the iPhone could have been a bit sturdier and more secure, but on the other hand this too would have added to the bulk.

One issue with this case/wallet that I have is the same one that affects most of my other iPhone cases: using external docks and other accessories becomes almost impossible. This was a bit too much of a setback for me with the regular cases, but a case that doubles as a wallet is definitely worth the tradeoff.

I guess the ultimate endorsement for this product that I can have is to point out that this is one of the few products and accessories that I use on a daily basis and carry with me everywhere. It has greatly helped me decrease the clutter in my pockets. Now if someone could just come up with an app that replaces all of my keys …