Bellroy • Venture Card Pocket
For years, my dream everyday carry (EDC) setup was simple: just my phone. But we’re not quite there yet. Apple Pay handles most payments, but I still need a physical driver’s license, and Virginia hasn’t rolled out digital IDs yet. On top of that, I’ve got three house keys and a car key that I can’t exactly ditch.
That’s the struggle—finding ways to minimize what I carry without sacrificing what I actually need. Especially now that I’m running both the Google Pixel 10 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro (and sometimes even the iPhone 17 Air), I can’t risk keys scratching up my phones in the same pocket. And I refuse to keep anything in my back pockets—sciatica made sure of that.
So, I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect solution.
From Leather Wallets to Something Smarter
I’ve cycled through all kinds of wallets over the years. The old Velcro days (we don’t need to talk about those), then slim leather wallets, then chunkier ones like my Double Oak Essentials—great materials, beautifully made, but not exactly minimal.
And then I had a thought: is there a wallet that could hold my keys too?
That’s when I came across the Bellroy Venture Card Pocket.
Bellroy Venture Card Pocket: A Wallet That Does It All
Bellroy is already known for making beautiful, functional gear, and this wallet doesn’t disappoint. It’s made of premium leather (smells fantastic, feels even better), and it’s built with a waterproof zipper that keeps everything safe inside.
Here’s what it fits:
Up to 10 cards
Folded cash
1–2 keys (plus a little car key space)
A built-in key ring slot
Even an AirTag alternative
That last part is huge. I’ve been using a tracking card from my Double Oak wallet, and it slips right into the Bellroy. So now I’ve got a wallet, my keys, and tracking all in one slim package.
And yes, I tested it—my school entry key card works through the leather, so I can still tap into my son’s school without pulling it out.
My New EDC
After moving everything over, this little wallet completely changed my setup. My cards, my car key, my house keys, my tracking card—they all fit. My pockets are lighter, my phones are safe from scratches, and I don’t feel like I’m carrying half a toolbox just to leave the house.
It’s not cheap, but for me, it was worth every penny. Bellroy nailed the balance of form and function here—beautiful materials, thoughtful design, and the perfect fix to a real-world problem.
Would You Carry This?
So that’s my new EDC. A single wallet that replaced both my bulky leather wallet and my jangly keyring.
Would you carry something like this? Or do you stick with the traditional wallet and keys setup? Maybe you’re one of those lucky people who doesn’t even need keys anymore—in which case, I envy you.
If you’re looking for a minimal, well-designed upgrade to your daily carry, the Bellroy Venture Card Pocket might just be the one.
