The Trayvax Original 2.0 and the Contour sit at opposite ends of the line: the Original is $55 of aluminum, steel and paracord with a pry bar; the Contour is $190 to $235 of machined plates wrapped in oil-tanned leather. They are both front-pocket wallets made in Bellingham with a 65-year warranty, and they are for different people. This guide lays them side by side.
Specs
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Original 2.0 | Aircraft-grade aluminum and stainless steel with mil-spec paracord; pry bar, bottle opener, money/pocket clip, RFID protection; grey, blue, OD green, or G10; $55 to $60 |
| Contour | CNC-machined bottom plate in stainless, brass or titanium and PVD-coated top plate, each wrapped in top-grain oil-tanned leather; front-pocket slim design; $190 to $235. Contour Lite adds sliding clasp, RFID, optional bottle opener |
Feel
The Original is metal and cord in the hand and pocket. The Contour is leather. If you have ever disliked a metal wallet against your leg, that decides it.
Features
The Original has a pry bar, which is a real tool, plus a bottle opener and clip. The Contour has none of that; the Lite adds an opener and a clasp. The Original is the wallet that does things.
Capacity and adjustment
The Original's paracord sets the tension and takes a thick stack. The Contour holds a slim stack between plates.
Longevity
Both have the 65-year warranty. The Original has nothing to wear; the Contour's leather patinas, which is the point.
Which
Tool-minded, budget, or hard on gear: Original 2.0. Want leather, refinement and something to hand down: Contour Lite. In between: the Element.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Trayvax Original 2.0 and Contour?
Metal and paracord with tools versus leather-wrapped machined plates.
Which is more comfortable?
The Contour, leather against the pocket.
Which holds more?
The Original, with adjustable paracord tension.
Do both have RFID?
The Original does; the Contour Lite does.
Which is the better value?
The Original at $55; the Contour is the better wallet.
The bottom line
Original 2.0 for tools and value, Contour Lite for leather and forever.
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