Relax knowing that these travel products will keep you safe — Photo courtesy of E+ / martin-dm
Travel takes us out of our normal routine. It thrusts us into new environments full of unfamiliar sights and sounds. And though it can be exciting to escape our usual day-to-day and experience something new and exciting, traveling can put us in a vulnerable position.
When we are busy taking in the sights of a new city or making our hotel room our home away from home, our attention is being diverted from keeping our guard up. Preparation, caution and awareness go a long way in keeping you safe while traveling. According to expert testers at Reviewed.com, these products are designed to help keep you safe, so you can focus on enjoying your trip.
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DoorJammer
The DoorJammer simply slips under the door and presses firmly to the floor — Photo courtesy of DoorJammer
Just because your hotel room is only accessible with a key, it doesn’t mean that a key can't fall into the wrong hands. A clever criminal might not even need a key if they have the right tools to pick your lock. The DoorJammer device allows you to block the door making it virtually impossible to open.
Just slip the DoorJammer underneath the door from the inside and screw down the bottom until it’s pressed firmly against the floor. It’s lightweight and small making it easy to pack. No more stacking suitcases to barricade the door. You can sleep easy with this little gadget.
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Streamlight 88062 ProTrac 2L-X
The Streamlight has a 500 Lumen output — Photo courtesy of Streamlight
Power outages, storms or other emergencies are just as likely at home as they are when you’re traveling. Packing a flashlight is one small preparedness measure that can make a huge difference in the event you’re stuck in the dark.
The Streamlight 88062 ProTrac 2L-X is only five inches long, weighs only four ounces and has a 500 Lumen output, making it a very bright flashlight for its small size. Its aluminum body is lightweight and durable, and it doesn’t take much space in your luggage, carry-on or your everyday purse.
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Doberman portable door alarm
The Doberman portable door alarm produces a 100dB alarm that sounds when triggered — Photo courtesy of Reviewed.com / David Kender
The Doberman portable door alarm is a small, easy-to-travel-with alarm system that makes security on the go simple. The device slides between the door and the doorframe, and when triggered, sounds a 100dB alarm. It’ll alert you and nearby rooms to any intruders invading your hotel room, but also send those perpetrators running.
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PacSafe Travelsafe X25
PacSafe Travelsafe X25 stores all of your valuables in a portable safe — Photo courtesy of PacSafe
When taveling with valuables such as electronics and jewelry, they should always be stored in your hotel room safe, especially when you’re exploring a new city for the day. But not every room you book is going to come with a safe, especially if you’re staying at an AirBnB or hostel.
The PacSafe Travelsafe X25 is a portable safe that is large enough to fit laptops, cameras, money and anything of value you may be traveling with. It’s made with a slash-proof material and a steel mesh cord that locks the safe into place. The PacSafe also has straps so it can double as a sturdy and safe backpack.
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Bellroy's travel wallet
Bellroy's travel wallet prevents RFID skimming — Photo courtesy of Bellroy
It’s not enough to keep your cash, credit cards, passport and IDs from getting lost. Clever criminals have devised ways to steal from you by RFID skimming, or simply scanning credit cards without your knowledge.
To avoid this kind of electronic pickpocketing, travelers have been using RFID-blocking wallets which make it harder for criminals to read your cards’ RFID signals remotely. Bellroy’s travel wallet is a sleek wallet that can hold up to ten cards, a SIM card, your passport, currency and airline tickets.
It not only keeps your valuables safe, but it keeps you organized as well.
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Lewis N. Clark RFID-blocking neck stash
The Lewis N. Clark neck stash hides your valuables away in a comfortable wallet that's worn around the neck and under the shirt — Photo courtesy of Reviewed.com / Seamus Bellamy
There are some very skilled pickpockets in the world that can take everything from your pockets without you ever noticing. Stash your cash where they least expect it: around your neck.
The Lewis N. Clark RFID-blocking neck stash is worn around your neck and under your shirt. It’s comfortable, compact, easy to access and also has the capacity to hold your money, travel documents and even your phone.
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Citysafe CX anti-theft cross-body purse
Citysafe CX anti-theft cross-body purse is made with steel cable — Photo courtesy of PacSafe
Fashion and function come together in the Citysafe CX anti-theft cross-body purse. Made by the same company that developed the PacSafe portable safe, the CX purse is a stylish accessory that contains steel cable which is a slash-proof material. It also has a locking clasp that allows you to lock your purse to a nearby fixture, preventing thieves from grabbing your purse and running.
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BIoXsafe
BIoXsafe turns most drawers into a makeshift safe — Photo courtesy of Reviewed.com / David Kender
An alternative to traveling with the PacSafe Travelsafe, the BIoXsafe allows you to turn a drawer into a safe. Just in case you have more than what your hotel room safe can hold, or in case there is no safe at all, this clever device allows you to keep your belongings secure.
The spring-loaded clamp extends out to 22 inches, giving you versatility. The two drawbacks that Reviewed.com’s product tester pointed out is that it’s not the easiest gadget to use and it’s pretty heavy. It’s tricky to get the device to lock correctly, so be sure to travel with the instructions if this is your first time using it.
Also, the device is 14 inches long and weighs over two pounds, making it a hefty piece of equipment to travel with.
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Doberman portable window alarm
The Doberman portable window alarm sticks to any window — Photo courtesy of Reviewed.com / David Kender
From the same company that made the nifty Doberman portable door alarm comes the window alarm, a loud alarm that sticks directly to your hotel room’s window. Many hotel room windows don’t open, so chances are you won’t need to use this every time you stay in a hotel.
In fact, the adhesive does tend to wear off the more it's used. But on the occasions that you’re on the ground floor and have windows that open wide, the Doberman portable window alarm is a simple device that can help put your mind at ease.
