The kind of wallet Indy would use

Bruce Wayne · Post by **Bruce Wayne** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 11:45 am

http://www.filson.com/product/index.jsp ... age=family

I ordered one of these the other day. It arrived yesterday. Even though the wallet did not exist back in the '30's the company did. I firmly believe that this may be the last wallet I will ever have to buy, & I am 26.

Thanx!!!
Charlie

Adventure Dog · Post by **Adventure Dog** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 1:06 pm

That's a sharp looking wallet Charlie! I've never heard of Filson before (I do live under a rock), but it looks like they make some quality material!
As for wallets that Indy might use, not sure. He does keep a wad of cash in his jacket (Raven Bar scene), and no doubt his passport is on him somewhere.
Way to go for finding a suitable company (age wise)!

I've always been a fan of buying something that will last a LONG time and that is well worth the money spent. I think that Saddleback Leather has some pretty good options that might also serve as a good Indy Wallet.
http://www.saddlebackleather.com/155-ne ... ories-page

In fact Charlie, I may be in the same boat as you soon enough. I'd love nothing more than having one wallet for the rest of my life!

Thanks for sharing your wallet news!

Bruce Wayne · Post by **Bruce Wayne** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 2:02 pm

I was eyeballing their large bifold wallet a while back ( http://www.saddlebackleather.com/categories/101 ) but decieded against it because I don't like the idea of shoving all the cards that I carry into four pockets. When I think of doing that, it makes me think of this:

My wallet that I just retired was being held together with a couple of pieces of duct tape. It also didn't have room for any pics in it. This new Filson wallet that I now have has twelve pockets for credit cards, & ten are currently in use right now.

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 4:34 pm

Bruce Wayne wrote: I firmly believe that this may be the last wallet I will ever have to buy, & I am 26.

He don't know me too well, do he?

Nice looking wallets, though!

Louisiana Jones · Post by **Louisiana Jones** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 9:23 pm

Filson makes a quality product. Enjoy it!

LJ

kwad · Post by **kwad** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 3:18 pm

So, are you going to artificially distress it, or let is age naturally?

Bruce Wayne · Post by **Bruce Wayne** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 5:39 pm

kwad wrote:So, are you going to artificially distress it, or let is age naturally?

I follow the Michaelson rule when it comes to distressing.

SonofJoker · Post by **SonofJoker** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 10:34 pm

Those are some awesome wallets. The bags look awesome too, but it'd take me two years just to save up enough money to buy one of those brief cases.

Post by **Indiana Jeff** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 2:02 am

Both Filson and Saddleback make great stuff. Neither are cheap, but if you figure you'll most likely never have to replace them (just stay away from Bink!) and odds are you'll be able to hand them down, it takes the edge off the cost.

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

Indiana Bugs · Post by **Indiana Bugs** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 9:00 am

My last wallet lasted 22 years. My daughter recently (3 or 4 years ago?) replaced it with an almost identical one. 'Standard' biker wallets.

theinterchange · Post by **theinterchange** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 11:50 am

wallet schmallet

travisking544 · Post by **travisking544** » Sat Jul 31, 2010 1:37 am

Adventure Dog wrote:That's a sharp looking wallet Charlie! I've never heard of Filson before (I do live under a rock), but it looks like they make some quality material!
As for wallets that Indy might use, not sure. He does keep a wad of cash in his jacket (Raven Bar scene), and no doubt his passport is on him somewhere.
Way to go for finding a suitable company (age wise)!

I've always been a fan of buying something that will last a LONG time and that is well worth the money spent. I think that Saddleback Leather has some pretty good options that might also serve as a good Indy Wallet.
http://www.saddlebackleather.com/155-ne ... ories-page

In fact Charlie, I may be in the same boat as you soon enough. I'd love nothing more than having one wallet for the rest of my life!

Thanks for sharing your wallet news!

just thought I would add, i bought the saddleback it is like sitting on a brick, with nothing in it. empty its 1/2 inch thick. funny though i then bought a filson love it.

Bruce Wayne · Post by **Bruce Wayne** » Sat Jul 31, 2010 3:38 am

theinterchange wrote:THAT being said, are we a bunch of weirdos or what? Discussing what sort of wallet a fictional character would carry. [note the extreme amount of jest behind that statement, we're not weird, just special ]

Randy

And to think there are some crazy people out there who worry aobut how a fake person does his laundry. Those people should be locked up.

riothamus · Post by **riothamus** » Sat Jul 31, 2010 8:44 am

I just bought and received a saddleback leather large bifold. We'll see how it goes. So far I like the sturdy construction. And this one looks like it would survive getting run over by cars if I ever leave it on top of my car again!

It's hard to beat their warranty. The price was pretty good compared to other high end leather wallets.

Riothamus

Snakewhip_Sable · Post by **Snakewhip_Sable** » Wed Aug 04, 2010 6:19 pm

Pretty sure Indy would carry a long travel wallet inside his jacket's mickey pocket - passport and boarding passes, and all card identification all have a pocket as well as leaving your bills flat and pressed. Total convenience and no unsightly back pocket protrusions with one of those.

whipcracker · Post by **whipcracker** » Wed Aug 04, 2010 7:31 pm

Snakewhip_Sable wrote:Pretty sure Indy would carry a long travel wallet inside his jacket's mickey pocket - passport and boarding passes, and all card identification all have a pocket as well as leaving your bills flat and pressed. Total convenience and no unsightly back pocket protrusions with one of those.

I agree! No back pocket protrusions for Indy!

BTW What jacket is that in your picture, it looks very nice, good color.

I do agree though, both Filson and Saddleback are very good, very, very good.

Snakewhip_Sable · Post by **Snakewhip_Sable** » Wed Aug 04, 2010 7:35 pm

whipcracker wrote:What jacket is that in your picture, it looks very nice, good color.

Indy G's old sandpapered Wested. One of 'em anyway.

Bruce Wayne · Post by **Bruce Wayne** » Wed Aug 04, 2010 9:35 pm

I'm sorry but I have to call foul on the pinki paper clips.

Snakewhip_Sable · Post by **Snakewhip_Sable** » Wed Aug 04, 2010 9:56 pm

I was saving the floral ones for a special occasion.

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Thu Aug 05, 2010 8:06 am

Sable, what kind of wallet is that? Oh, wait, I have it right here.

Snakewhip_Sable · Post by **Snakewhip_Sable** » Thu Aug 05, 2010 10:24 am

Yet your hand still goes for my back pocket.

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Thu Aug 05, 2010 2:34 pm

So, you're saying spend while I can? Can I quote you on that someday?

Bruce Wayne · Post by **Bruce Wayne** » Thu Aug 05, 2010 4:24 pm

[quote="_]Pretty much... I never have cash. I live from a credit card.[/quote]

A little off topic, but how do you survive without using cash? What if you get thirsty going down the road & stop for a fountain drink? Isn't it cumbersome using a CC for a $1 purchase or a quick burger at the drive thru? I don't know how you do it.

Flyderf · Post by **Flyderf** » Thu Aug 05, 2010 10:26 pm

I've traveled the globe with less than $30 in cash. I usually keep about $15-20 in singles for tips. US greenbacks ARE accepted everywhere on this planet. I charge the rest on one card, and it is looked over by the finance minister (wife) before it all gets paid off. Makes tax time much easier as well. Using a credit card works better on exchange rates than getting local currency as well.

Now trips to Vegas...............that's entirely a different story.

backstagejack · Post by **backstagejack** » Sat Aug 07, 2010 12:23 am

theinterchange wrote:
I said all this to say I think Indy would be similar. Just get something cheap [probably a pass case/checkbook style] and go on. When it wears out, get a new one.

I doubt it. This is the same man that wears 400 dollar shoes, 300 dollar jackets and 300 dollar hats, custom made pants and shirts......and tears them up on a constant basis....his wallet probably costs 100 dollars at least.....LOL

_ wrote: Cash is cumbersome and frankly it's probably dirtier than a toilet seat. Change is annoying. When I travel I carry only the following

lol, and yet, your car keys, keyboard and average door knob are just as dirty if not worse....

I only have cash...small problem with my last bank account chargin me 14 overdraft fees and me telling them what to go do with themselves....I find life easier with cash in my hand instead of on a computer screen....

Bruce Wayne · Post by **Bruce Wayne** » Sat Aug 07, 2010 4:44 pm

_ wrote:Cash is cumbersome and frankly it's probably dirtier than a toilet seat.

That's why we have something called an immune system.

Kentucky Blues · Post by **Kentucky Blues** » Sat Aug 07, 2010 9:19 pm

Bruce Wayne wrote:
_ wrote:Cash is cumbersome and frankly it's probably dirtier than a toilet seat.
That's why we have something called an immune system.

Yeah, but still... that can make ya shudder... not to mention your immune system won't help you pass a drug test if enough stuff gets in your system from money handlin'

-KB

Oh yeah, nice find on the wallet, though I'm kinda with Snakewhip on this one...

Bemo · Post by **Bemo** » Mon Aug 09, 2010 10:40 pm

I got to know the local Secret Service Agent for our area awhile back when the first round of redesigned money was being introduced into circulation. He spent most of his time for awhile going from bank to bank educating the tellers about the new bills just to cut down on all false reports of counterfeits.

whipcracker · Post by **whipcracker** » Tue Aug 10, 2010 9:32 am

_, I know what you mean, I never have cash either, but as the saying goes I do have a wife and three kids...

Bruce Wayne · Post by **Bruce Wayne** » Wed Mar 28, 2012 12:45 pm

I am closing in on 2 years of ownership of this wallet & am very happy with how it is holding up. Besides some scuffs the only wear is some creasing from the lower right corner of where it sits in my left back pocket

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