Money Belt

[Progressive]

I'm going on holiday in the morning (travelling) and complete forgot to but a money belt for my valubles and cash. Any idea of where I could pick one of these up before closing time tonight?

Cheers!

[Justayellowbadge]

Might you be going anywhere near an airport?

[mechsympathy]

Don't bother, muggers know where they are anyway.

[v15ben]

I got a very good one from one of the outdoor shops - think it was Blacks. They usually have them in stock.
Failing that the airport shops always have them but you will pay a decent premium over normal shops.

[Progressive]

That's not a bad idea actually. Anywhere on the high street / supermarkets that readily stock them?

[Progressive]

mechsympathy said:

Don't bother, muggers know where they are anyway.

Any other suggestions for protecting valuables then mech?

[jas xjr]

i wear my money belt around my lower leg. with my usual baggy jeans no mugger is going to look there. makes impulse buying all but impossible, which is not a bad thing

[mechsympathy]

I keep everything in my front pockets, if the area's dodgy a fake wallet with a couple of old cards and some cash in my back pocket and my passport in my pants.

I don't know if it still happens but in South America muggers grab you in a strangle hold until you pass out and then pull your trousers down to get at the money belt. Coming to in a dark alley with your trousers round your ankles is (apparently) not a pleasant experience.

[Mosman]

Justayellowbadge said:

Might you be going anywhere near an airport?

[sleep envy]

jas xjr said:

i wear my money belt around my lower leg. with my usual baggy jeans no mugger is going to look there. makes impulse buying all but impossible, which is not a bad thing

cheers for letting us know

when you off on your hols next?

I'll bring a chainsaw

[illmonkey]

Where the bloody hell are you going?!

[Progressive]

Just around Europe. Paris, Berlin, Prague, Munich, Milan & Barcelona.

Not risky places but I'll be in hostels and have my passport, camera and a a few hundred euros on me at some times.

[illmonkey]

Progressive said:

Just around Europe. Paris, Berlin, Prague, Munich, Milan & Barcelona.

Not risky places but I'll be in hostels and have my passport, camera and a a few hundred euros on me at some times.

Do you canny a moneybelt all the time? I fail to see what the difference is, there is thieving pikey scum everywhere...

[Dan_1981]

Doesn't really help much but i did 7/8 months around the world - took my money belt with me - i think i wore it 3 times.

Then i did exactly what i'd do in this hell hole that we live in. I put my money in my pocket and took some care and attention of where i was, who i was with and roughly what was happening.

Oh and i didn't lose any money.

[tricky69]

money belt = ghey

[DrTre]

Progressive said:

Just around Europe. Paris, Berlin, Prague, Munich, Milan & Barcelona.

Not risky places but I'll be in hostels and have my passport, camera and a a few hundred euros on me at some times.

Out of interest, how are you getting to your first destination?

[bigdods]

barcelona not risky... who told you that. Pickpocket capital of the world. I know this from experience although the bloke didnt get away with my wallet and ended up with a few bruises for his attempt....

[Progressive]

DrTre said:

Progressive said:

Just around Europe. Paris, Berlin, Prague, Munich, Milan & Barcelona.

Not risky places but I'll be in hostels and have my passport, camera and a a few hundred euros on me at some times.

Out of interest, how are you getting to your first destination?

Flying to Paris.

Agreed, there are pikeys everywhere. Only differences are I don't usually carry large amounts of money or a passport around with me.

Thanks for all the help and advice though.

[Cotty]

Progressive said:

That's not a bad idea actually. Anywhere on the high street / supermarkets that readily stock them?

I know big Sainsburys carry lots of travel related stuff like money belts, plug converters, etc etc

[The Moose]

I know it wont help for this trip, but if you're worried about the passport, you can always get a 2nd copy and keep it somewhere different.

Cheers

The Moose