Your smart guide to round the world & adventure travel
Home Planning your trip Travel Money Money belts & straps

Money belts

Money belts, money pouches and security leg strapsA money belt or money pouch is by far the safest way of carrying your money and valuables.

Most recommended money belt

Life Venture waterproof money belt

It's not just important to keep your valuables out of sight, but it's also important to keep your money, tickets and passport dry.

That is why we recommend the Lifeventure Body Wallet Dry Pouch Waist Money Belt.

Buy this money belt

How to wear a money belt

Wear your money belt in the small of your back so it doesn't stick out.

Worn under your t-shirt, or preferably shorts, money belts help reduce petty crime, like pick-pocketing.

However, most people know that the majority of travellers and backpackers use money belts so when sleeping on buses or trains turn the belt around and wear it behind you in the small of your back, so that you would be woken up if anybody tried to get at it.

Shop for a money belt

Alternative ways of keeping your money safe

Leg strap Money pouches and leg straps worn next to the skin are also a very effective way of keeping your valuables safe but of course these are not the best for keeping your readies in!

Accessing your money from your belt

Be subtle when getting your passport or cash from your money belt - especially in crowded places, or even in banks when onlookers can see clearly where you have stored the US$100 you have just taken 5 minutes squeezing into your money belt!

Best places to buy a money belt

Buy rucksacks online at Gear Zone Gear Zone has an excellent selection of money belts, money pouches, leg straps, personal travel safes, padlocks and security cables. Check prices
Buy rucksacks online at Millets Millets offers some of the best selling money belts and waist wallets, including waterproof money belts. Check prices
Buy rucksacks online at Blacks Blacks has the classic Life Venture money belt for sale as well as specific women's security bags. Check prices

Remember to insure your money when going on a holiday, round the world trip or gap year.

Next: How much money do I need to take?