Review -Hackers are always in the news. One of the latest solutions is RFID skimming, in which an e-reader near an RFID-enabled card (such as a credit card) reads relevant payment information from the card. This allows thieves to perform contactless transactions, just as they use physical cards on contactless terminals. You can apply for a non-RFID card, but then you lose this cool and convenient tap-to-pay function. Pelican is the manufacturer of countless waterproof and almost indestructible suitcases, and their new G5 RF field wallet gives the answer. Let’s see if it provides the dry radio mute it promises.
What is it?
Pelican G5 RF field wallet, or wallet In short, it is a waterproof, RFID-shielded and sealed wallet.
What’s in the box?
Technically, there is no box. The wallet is installed on the display card. The card shows all the functions of the wallet. A wrist strap is attached to the wallet.
Hardware specifications
The shell is all aluminum and RFID shielded. After being closed, the Pelican G5 RF Field Wallet has an IP67 waterproof rating and can be kept under water at a depth of one meter for 30 minutes. It is available in silver or black aluminum finishes.
The wallet is only about five inches long.
It is less than three inches wide.
About 0.625 inches deep, it’s pretty thin.
It weighs 5.3 ounces, which is just over the 4.9 ounces of my regular wallet.
Design and features
It’s one thing to see the size. This is a more practical measure-it fits the hand very well.
It’s not small, but it’s not too big. This is a comparison with the size of my regular wallet.
Pelican G5 RF Field Wallet is decorated with the Pelican logo and ridge design on the front.
The back is smooth and equipped with a rubber cash strap.
The straps are beautiful, grip, and relatively tight, so your banknotes can be safely placed in your wallet.
The hinge is strong and sturdy. You can also see the connection loop of the wristband.
At the other end, we found the closing clip.
The clip opens from the top.
Open Pelican G5 RF Field Wallet, we see two different designs.
The top is equipped with a Pelican logo rubber strap and a small bottom tray. This is designed to safely store cards and quarter-folded banknotes. There is a perforated bottom tray at the bottom that can hold quarter-folded banknotes and cards. Around the outer edge of the top, you can see a raised ridge. The ridge is located in the channel around the outside of the bottom. The channel contains a rubber bead. The ridge seat on the rubber bead forms an IP67 waterproof seal.
Performance
Let’s stuff this thing in and see which one fits!
Each side can hold 7-8 cards. Putting that much under the strap makes it a little difficult to pull out a card. In addition, you can fold 5 to 10 banknotes in half and keep them safe. The half-folded bill is too wide for this wallet.
I have a problem with my wristband. I am here, put it in my big hand.
As you can see, no matter how I place my thumb, the strap is very tight. With a slight twist, I can put my hand on my wrist, but it is not easy. I want to see a slightly larger tape.
The smooth aluminum finish allows the Pelican G5 RF Field Wallet to slip easily into my pants pocket.
I like rubber cash with dots to jam, which makes it more difficult for pickpockets to swipe the card without being noticed. Carrying it must be as comfortable as carrying my normal wallet. I am a person who carries the front pocket with me, which works well in that situation. If you are a back pocket wallet carrier, this may be a bit too stiff when you sit down. I think it all depends on the sensitivity of your hips. Throwing it in a bag or purse is also very useful.
Editing is another project where I have problems. No matter how hard I push, I can’t open it with one thumb.
I had to put a thumb on each corner of the clip, but it was still really pushing. It’s a little easier to close it, and it shuts off with a loud *pop*. Maybe it will loosen a little over time, but it is still very tight when approaching 100 open/close cycles somewhere.
Pelican claims that once you close the wallet, it will completely block the RFID signal. let’s see!
I live in a community with an entrance gate. To open a door, we wave our RFID entry card in front of the card reader and the door will open. I took my card to the card reader-in fact, when I got it within about four feet, the light turned green (too fast, I couldn’t catch it), and the door opened.
I put the card in the Pelican G5 RF Field Wallet and closed it. No matter how I wave my wallet or bring it close to the card reader, the card reader will not receive the signal from the card. RFID blocking? Check!
Finally, let’s test the IP67-ness! I don’t have a one-meter deep container. I chose a soup pot with about six inches of water. I put the folded facial tissue in my wallet, and then threw it into the water.
One thing I noticed is that it floated, for at least a minute or so. The clip end of the wallet rose to the surface and stayed there for a while. Then, it sank to the bottom. Maybe the small air bubbles on the outside of the seal caused it to float before it was released from the wallet. Or is the wallet leaking inside, so it sank? The tissue in my wallet should reveal the answer.
The IP67 rating means that it should remain watertight for at least 30 minutes in water up to one meter. I put it in six inches of water for 45 minutes. Let’s check if the tissues are leaking.
I opened it and found that a paper towel was soiled by a drop of water. The dripping water came from my still wet hand after I took out my wallet from the pot, it was not leaking. My fault is not the wallet’s fault. So far so good.
Next, I checked the entire interior of the wallet. I can’t find a drop of water anywhere. It is as dry as when I closed it. waterproof? Check!
I think the IP67 rating statement sounds completely reasonable. I can’t explain why it floated for a minute, but if you drop it into the water, it might be a good thing. You may be able to retrieve it from the water before it sinks to the bottom.
what do I like
- Well made
- It fits in your pocket
- Block RFID signal
- waterproof
- High capacity
What will i change
- Lengthen the belt a bit and increase the waistband
- Make the clip easier to open
Final thoughts
If you are looking for a safe, RFID-shielded, and waterproof wallet, the Pelican G5 RF Field Wallet is your best choice. With a latch that is easier to open and a wristband that fits more wrists, this will be a near-perfect solution for security-conscious people. Nonetheless, these are minor issues for a great secure wallet.
Price: $39.95
Where to buy: pelican And check their store Amazon There are a large number of protective equipment to choose from
source: The sample of this product is made by pelican.
