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That got us thinking about how far we've come since the days when a good old–fashioned money belt was the pinnacle of on–the–road theft protection. A slew of high–tech (and not so high–tech) gizmos have hit the scene in recent years, including Garmin's GTU 10, a card deck-sized GPS tracker you can use to locate lost luggage or a stolen purse, and the new Bluetooth Smart Key Fob from Tumi that sounds an alarm when your mobile phone strays beyond a 30–foot radius. Then there's the Vacation Vault, a portable combination–lock box perfect for protecting your valuables at the beach—or perhaps as an alternative to those not–so–reliable hotel room safes.
Of course, not every smart safety idea calls for pulling out the credit card. One of our favorite new tips just appeared in the story "8 Items You Never Pack…But Should:" using a screw–lid travel mug as an under–the–radar hiding place for small valuables—it's certainly not the first place a petty criminal would look for a score.
What are your favorite gadgets, habits, and strategies for keeping your stuff safe when you travel? Post your tips in the comments section!
MORE FROM BUDGET TRAVEL:
Theft From Luggage at Airports and How to Avoid It
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I used the Banjee wrist wallets in Barcelona, a city known for its pickpockets. They are big enough to hold cash, credit, ATM cards, and are particularly good if the weather is cool enough for long sleeves to cover them, as it was when I was there. They come in a variety of colors and patterns, so easy to coordinate with clothing. I had 2 - one for easily accessible cash, the other for my cards and ID. My purse had just incidentals and my small pocket sized guidebook covered with contact paper to conceal its "tourist" identity, and nothing else of value. I also used a longer neck cord for my digital camera and wore a fashionable neck scarf to cover it when not taking a photo.
Posted By The Mice on November 7, 2011, 11:20 AM
I always carry a couple of extra shoelaces. When I carry my daypack around, whether in the airport or city, I loop the shoelace through all the zipper tabs. Slows the casual pickpocket down. Learned it from a Peruvian! Works in Lima.
Posted By Kathy on November 7, 2011, 11:31 AM
Hello. And Bye.
Posted By lieflenda on April 10, 2012, 11:08 PM
A small key ring can also do the trick to connect two zipper fobs on a backpack.
Posted By lefty6 on April 29, 2012, 5:35 AM