7 Genius Ways to Hide Valuables While Traveling

Forget about the fanny pack-esque money belts of yesteryear. There are plenty of normal-looking leather belts, like this one from Atitlan, with concealed zipper-closure compartments on the back. These compartments are perfectly sized for hiding emergency money and spare keys..

Women’s outfits may not always have pockets, but Eagle Creek’s Undercover Bra Stash will ensure you always have a safe spot to stash your stuff. Throw your cards, cash, and keys in the silk pouch and fasten it safely around the center of any bra. It’s washable, has a lifetime warranty, and can comfortably fit small valuables in its roomy interior.

Consolidating your phone and credit cards into one easy-to-hide case will lighten your load and keep your most important cards out of sight. Scooch’s phone case has a secret hinged card slot that can hold up to four cards. It also offers RFID protection for the cards and 10-foot drop protection for the phone itself.

Beach safes aren’t always the most discrete way to hide your wallet and other valuables, but one that you can bury right beneath you will put all your items out of sight. The Beach Vault is meant to be hand-drilled into the sand under your blanket, so even the most talented thieves won’t be able to snatch your stuff while you snooze under the sun.

If the age-old trick of hiding emergency money in shoes is more your style, stop stashing cash in your sweaty footwear and get the Wallet Socks. These black socks look like regular socks but have two hidden pockets stitched into the inner cuff where you can store cards or cash..

Go bag-free with the Vepose Combat Boots, which have a zipper pocket on the side large enough to hold several cards plus some cash. The zipper looks like a style detail until you look closely—only then do you see it’s actually a pocket.

If all else fails, carrying a decoy wallet can be a smart precaution against theft. Fill it with expired gift cards or fake credit cards from junk mail to make it look convincing. In the event of a mugging, you can hand it over or toss it to create a distraction. If you're worried about pickpockets, keep the decoy wallet in an easy-to-reach spot—like the top of your bag—so a thief is more likely to grab it and move on without digging further..