7 Surprising Things to Always Keep in Your Wallet

The contents of a wallet are like fingerprints: They vary from person to person. Some people carry photos of their loved ones, others hang onto old receipts, and there are always those who cherish a nearly completed punch card from a local sandwich shop. But for all the everyday things you keep with you, there are some surprising items you should always carry that will come in handy when you least expect it. 

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Phone Charger

It doesn’t take much to drain your phone battery, but running out of juice while you’re out and about can be solved by keeping a credit card-sized portable phone charger in your wallet. This “chargecard” comes with a built-in cable, easily fits into your wallet, and utilizes fast-charging technology, ensuring you don’t have to scramble for an outlet the next time your battery dies.

Portable Cutlery

Whether you’re on a camping trip or forgot to grab a fork for lunch, this helpful gadget containing portable cutlery can save your day. The included mini stainless steel fork and knife set is reusable, helping you steer clear of single-use plastic utensils while being available to you in any possible emergency situation.

Key Sleeve

Rather than worrying about a loose key falling out of your pocket or cramming a bulky keychain into your purse, keep your keys safely tucked away in your wallet with a tiny plastic clip that holds two standard keys. This product is also great for easily handing off spare keys to houseguests.

Multipurpose Tool Kit

Remember the Swiss Army Knife you had as a kid? Upgrade to the adult equivalent with this multi-purpose set of tools. This functional and compact sleeve contains a compass, magnifying glass, ruler, serrated knife, whistle, tweezer, toothpick, and even a fire starter for camping adventures. You’d be surprised how much one of those little tools might come in handy on your day-to-day activities.

Flashlight Card

This compact flashlight card provides extra brightness when you need it most, like on an evening walk or when digging through your purse for your keys. The card device features a lightbulb-shaped mechanism that automatically turns on when you flip it up. You also don’t have to worry about repurchasing your flashlight repeatedly when it runs out of juice — it comes with a replaceable battery.

Phone Stand

Sometimes, the simplest products offer greater life improvements. This small, sturdy wallet-sized phone stand is just 4.41 inches long and 0.31 inches thick when folded. Say goodbye to juggling your phone and fork while eating lunch!

Wallet Tracker

Rather than hoping that a good Samaritan picked up your lost wallet, slip a Bluetooth tracking device inside it ahead of time so you always know where it is. This phone finder is water resistant, can track your wallet’s exact location within 250 feet, and easily pairs with both Apple and Android devices. If your wallet is more than 250 feet away, you can still see its last known location — or you can press a button to make the tracking device audible, allowing you to track down the wallet if it’s within earshot.

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