Category: (Apparel)
4 new, starting at $9.43
Keeping your valuables hidden close to your body is your best defense from pickpockets. Rick Steves Silk Money Belt is made of comfortable spun silk and features a moisture barrier liner for ultimate comfort.
Durable and comfortableReviewed by Eric Griffith, 2010-01-21
I got the belt for a trip to Indonesia. I'd never been and heard
lots of horror stories about petty crime there. But I stayed with
family and they never took me to traditional markets or on public
transportation, so I was quite safe the whole time. It was more
convenient for me to carry my wallet in my front jeans
pocket.
But I wore the belt while traveling and I can say it was very
comfortable. After an hour I almost couldn't tell I had it on under
my pants beltline. There is a flexible, plastic sheet that protects
your valuables from body sweat and also helps hold the pouch shape
and keep it from wrinkling. The material is very lightweight and
thin but sewn together well. The 1 large and 2 small pouches are
great for seperating cards and currency, or however you want to
organize things.
The only disadvantage is that I'd have to unbutton and partially
unzip my pants to access the contents. So I'd have to enter a
public restroom stall to pull out what I needed. But if you go to
an area where thieves could hold you up and pat you down, you'll be
thankful it's so hard to access and detect.
money beltReviewed by TRAVELER, 2009-12-26
The money blet seems fine. I plan to use it when I go to Italy, so I will test it out then. The delivery was quite timely and the product was just as I ordered. No surprises.
Money Belt.Reviewed by Joyce L. Davis, 2009-12-23
This belt was a wonderful asset on our Hawaii Trip. Only one problem: The plastic shield, inside the money pocket, crumpled-up the first time we used the money belt. We were unable to flatten it, so threw it away. The Shield was there to keep our money dry, but it was easier to do without it than deal with the crumpled plastic.
Very Good functionality - Can be detected at airportsReviewed by M. Wheeler, 2009-11-01
I have owned and used 2 of these in Ukraine and Peru (I like the
black, under a black T-shirt). I like it very much, It keeps money
etc safe and dry, and very hidden. I wear it under and undershirt
(T-shirt). Functionality is excellent. I use it as a third wallet:
one dummy wallet with a few small bills in a back pocket; a small
front pocket wallet for daily activity and this as a hidden redoubt
for large bills, passport card, and my passport when I do not need
to have it in hand.
My only concern is the money belt can be detected in airports,
i.e., in the San Jose, Costa Rica airport, during a hand and wand
search when changing planes. At first I thought the zipper may have
been metal, I am not sure. But, this was possibly due to my
passport card and protective sleeve being inside at the time. Not a
perfect item, but very close.
great productReviewed by Farhan Dani, 2009-10-29
I took this with when i went to Peru a few weeks ago, and this product served its purpose beautifully. I stuffed my passport, credit card and all my extra cash in here and stuck it under my shirt or jacket for the entire trip. Very useful for those who are traveling internationally and going to be backpacking or on foot a lot. Great buy.
