Safest Bags Auto Close Travel Tip

you can buy these in the UK for under £5, often £3 (close to $4.50 at today's rate). However, I've worked for several groups in the past that gave these away free with the logo on them. They are very easy to get as promotional/ corporate gifts, especially from companies that work with young people.

I like to carry one as a 'spare' or 'extra' bag. However, they are usually very thin material, and I think they are more susceptable to 'slash-n-grab' knife/ razor attack than a more expensive daypack that has thicker material and normally a front pocket to take the hit (one reason i like bags with poouches on all sides is because you don't have to put anything in them, but they mean there are 2 or more layers of material to slash through).

I live in a city, so I am conscious of these kinds of travel tips when I am at home going about my buisness. For sure, London you are just as likely to be robbed than Delhi, there is just a better chance of police sympathy.

I was pickpocked in Spain and an Italian guy took 60 dollars out of my bag in Koh Samui, Thailand on the ferry. I worry more in Europe than in Guatemala.

I have seen on slash in 10 year of travel, that was in Morroco.