September 23, 2021

The Future of the Clear Organizer Wallet

40 comments
The Future of the Clear Organizer Wallet

Folks had asked us to film a new video showing off the features and use of the Clear Organizer Wallet (COW) — we filmed this reel before the COW was restocked on 8/30 and sold out same day, which caught us by surprise. 

But there's two videos below: first up is the video you asked us to make. Second is a video that shows off two new potential versions of the Clear Organizer Wallet. You see, we're totally out of the brown suede material to make the dividers as we did in the last batch, and we're now looking at two different options: Texon or Black microsuede. 

We want your feedback on the two options — which would you prefer and why? — so be sure to share it in the comments. 

 

So, to recap from the beginning: after we retired our Clear Organizer Wallet, many of you asked us to offer another production run. We did, and it sold out quickly. Since it'd be annoying of us not to offer another run (not everyone was able to have a COW, man) we're going to make more, but here's the thing: we're out of the brown synthetic suede that we used to make the dividers of the last batch. The good news is that we have two other options, but the bad news is we can't decide which we like best: it's 50/50 here amongst the crew. 

First option is: Texon. Texon is the material used to make the accessory strap holders on The Guide's Pack and Guide's Edition Syniks, Synapses. It's a stiff, durable, high quality faux leather/felt. Those of us who prefer the Texon dividers prefer them because they are stiff: it's easier to thumb through the dividers, and the wallet overall is stiffer and has more structure. 

Second option is: Black Microsuede. Also a high-quality faux material, this suede is perhaps just a little softer than the previous synthetic suedes used for the COW. Those of us here at TB who prefer this option like it because of the softness: this version of the COW is much more comfortable carried in pants pockets.

Based on the video and our descriptions above, which option would you prefer and why? Note: while this isn't a poll or vote (we gather feedback from many online spaces, as well as crew, friends, and family in-person) we will consider the feedback shared as we decide which material to use on the next run of COWs!

40 comments

Nadine - October 8, 2021

A larger COW that would hold a passport would be awesome. And I agree with an earlier comment about women’s pants pockets (grrr) I like the softness & my husband would probably prefer the structure of Texon. Glad you are doing both.

Nate - October 5, 2021

Microsuede so it is softer and more flexible

Pam - September 27, 2021

I’d love the COW in TEXON! Yes please make a COWP (passport)!
Great new color Night Walk! Great new items like the grab bag!

Stacey - September 30, 2021

I am thinking Texon is probably softer so better to flip thru the dividers. But I yield to the previous comments/suggestions. I just wanted to say that I can see why the staff could not decide.

Jeanine - September 24, 2021

I bought an original version back in the day and had difficulty getting stuff out with the soft dividers. I decided to put everything in front of them, but that didn’t seem right either so I abandoned it. The Texon seems like it would have worked better for me.

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