Nomad Bifold Wallet with Tracking Card REVIEW The Smoothest Choice for Any Tech Guy

A Horween leather bifold that blends timeless design with Apple Find My tracking for a smarter everyday carry

I’m a big nerd. I love anything in the technology space, and I respect the work that goes into designing and writing code that turns into some of the most magical apps. My love for design and craftsmanship also carries over to building great products, from the inside of a computer to the stitching of leather for a wallet.

Today I’ve got the opportunity to review Nomad’s Bifold Wallet with Tracking Card. What you get is more than just a wallet, but also a MagSafe-compatible card that provides Find My tracking. The Tracking Card is approximately the size of two credit cards. This bundle is ideal for the man who can’t remember where he last laid his wallet down.

Main Features / Specs

• Holds 13 cards comfortably with Tracking Card
• 1 external quick access card slot
• Fits unfolded bills up to 70mm tall
• Thermoformed leather shape
• Horween® leather from the USA
• Develops a rugged patina
• Materials
  • Wallet
    • Vegetable tanned Horween® Leather
    • Microfiber lining
  • Tracking Card
    • Polycarbonate body
    • IPX7 waterproof and dustproof
• Dimensions
  • Wallet
    • Closed dimensions: 108mm × 80mm × 21mm
  • Tracking Card
    • 86mm x 54mm x 1.7mm
    • As thin as 2 standard credit cards
• Technical
  • Tracking Card
    • Works with Apple’s native Find My app
    • Wirelessly recharge on any Qi or MagSafe charger
    • 5 month battery life once fully charged

User Experience

I’ve been working with Nomad since the founding of MacSources and the design team continues to amaze me. I’ve always had an appreciation for fine leather wallets and I really like the special design of this one. It combines the classic look of a bifold wallet with a little something extra. The exterior pouch is very convenient for quick carry items, but I would be cautious about what you put there since it is an exterior opening.

Craftsmanship & Leather

Growing up, my grandfather made a lot of leather items. He was a craftsman, so I learned young to appreciate the effort in everything that is made. Someone learned a skill to craft what you are looking at, and that skill was learned over time. So respect must be paid. This same philosophy is carried by the Horween Leather Company, which is Nomad’s partner with these fine leather products.

Horween Leather Company is based out of Chicago and has been operating for more than 120 years. They believe that, “Making the best means doing lots of little things right. It means never mistaking fastest or cheapest with the best.” Today, all their leathers are still made by hand and that level of quality shows. The Nomad Bifold Wallet uses this particular leather so that all the daily use it goes through creates a unique patina that makes the leather more luxurious than day 1.

Nomad’s Bifold Wallet is a fantastic premium EDC wallet with a practical technology upgrade in the Tracking Card. While it may not make it up the ranks to match the luxury leather wallets, the use of Horween Leather and classic design make it a well-crafted, reliable option that feels great in hand and fits seamlessly into everyday carry.

Everyday Carry Perspective

I’ve always liked EDC gear, but the reality is, as much as I enjoy playing with everyday carry items, I’m a minimalist. I carry my switchblade, my pistol, and my wallet. So, there is no place for an Apple AirTag. The Tracking Card works very much like the AirTags. You open Apple’s Find My app and look for your device, tell it to chime so you can find it. Unfortunately, the chime doesn’t work for me due to having higher-end hearing loss, so maybe next round they will include one that has a deeper, richer sound for people with this type of hearing loss.

Aside from that, you can locate your Tracking Card on Find My app just like you would an AirTag. In my opinion, the Tracking Card is what really sets this wallet apart from other wallets at this price point. It is removable, and it gives you Find My access for one of your most carried items without hardly adding any weight or bulk. Plus, the Tracking Card can last for up to 5 months on a full charge. It won’t deactivate any credit cards because it doesn’t have magnets built in. The reason it works with MagSafe chargers is because there is enough existing metal in the card for it to adhere to a MagSafe charger’s surface.

Because the wallet has the classic bifold design, it’s easy to carry and fits comfortably in both front and back pockets. I haven’t had an issue with putting cards and cash in it, even with the Tracking Card included. I currently have 6 cards plus the Tracking Card and some cash in the wallet, and it’s comfortable to carry that way.

Pricing & Availability

The Bifold Wallet with Tracking Card has a list price of $159 from nomadgoods.com.

Conclusion

Nomad’s Bifold Wallet with Tracking Card delivers a strong blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern utility. The Horween leather gives it a premium feel that improves with age, while the integrated Tracking Card adds genuinely useful functionality without forcing you into a fully “tech” wallet design. It doesn’t aim to compete with ultra-luxury handmade leather goods, but it succeeds in being a well-built, everyday carry wallet that balances quality, practicality, and convenience. For anyone who wants a classic bifold with added peace of mind, this is an easy recommendation.

For more information, visit nomadgoods.com