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Safety essentials I'd want travelling solo as a woman
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items The practical gear I'd pack if I were travelling on my own: door locks and alarms for your room, a personal alarm and pepper gel you can reach fast, anti-theft bags and hidden pockets for your cash and passport, trackers, and the small health and pow...
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Your room and door
On you
Bags and hidden money
Tracking, health and power
Your room and door
A small metal latch that adds a second barrier on the inside of a hotel or rental door. Pocket-sized and installs in seconds. Works on doors that open inward, so check yours first.
Addalock portable door lock
Wedges under the door and sounds a loud alarm if the door is pushed open. Handy in ground-floor rooms and older properties. Best on flat floors; it's less reliable on thick carpet.
Door stop alarm, 120dB (2 pack)
A silk-blend sleep liner for guesthouse and hostel bedding you're not sure about. Packs small and adds a clean layer between you and the sheets. At about $100 it's the priciest item here, so a cheaper polyester liner is fine if you only need the basi...
Sea to Summit Silk Blend sleep liner
On you
A loud rechargeable alarm with a flashing light that clips to a bag or keys. Made to pull attention fast if you feel unsafe. Test it once before you leave so you know how to set it off.
She's Birdie 3.0 personal safety alarm
A cheap, very loud backup alarm. Good to keep in a second bag or hand to a travel buddy. Rechargeable, so remember to top it up before a trip.
TECKNET 130dB rechargeable personal alarm
A gel formula that clings rather than blowing back at you like a spray can. Clips to a bag or keychain. Check the rules for your destination first, and it can never go in a carry-on.
SABRE pepper gel with clip
Bags and hidden money
Slash-resistant straps and body panels with locking zips, made for busy markets and transit hubs. Comfortable for a full sightseeing day. It's a practical bag rather than a pretty one.
Travelon anti-theft classic messenger bag
Sits under your clothes to hold a spare card and some emergency cash out of sight. A quiet backup if your day bag is taken. Wear it flat under a top layer so it doesn't show.
Venture 4th RFID travel money belt
A discreet pocket that loops onto your belt and tucks inside your waistband. Lighter and less bulky than a full money belt. Better for a card and some cash than for a bulky passport.
Eagle Creek Undercover hidden pocket
Holds your passport and cards under your top, with RFID-blocking material. Useful on travel days and at border crossings. It sits against your skin, so pick a breathable layer in hot weather.
Zero Grid RFID neck wallet
Keeps opportunistic hands out of your bag in hostels and on overnight buses. TSA approved, so security can open them without cutting them off. A deterrent rather than a vault.
Master Lock TSA combination locks (2 pack)
Tracking, health and power
Put one in your luggage, one in your day bag and one on your keys. Knowing where your bag is takes a lot of stress out of solo travel. They work best with an iPhone, so Android users should look at the Tile below instead.
Apple AirTag (2nd generation), 4 pack
A tracker that works with both Android and iPhone, so it suits anyone not in the Apple world. Good on keys, a wallet or a day pack. Phone-based tracking needs other people's phones nearby, so it's weaker in remote areas.
Tile Mate Bluetooth tracker
A dead phone is a safety problem when you're on your own. This one is small, reliable and airline friendly, and holds roughly two phone charges. Pack your own cable.
Anker 10,000mAh power bank
Filters bacteria and parasites from questionable water on hikes and in rural areas. Weighs almost nothing in a day pack. It doesn't remove viruses or chemicals, so check your destination first.
LifeStraw personal water filter
A compact, waterproof first aid kit for blisters, cuts and headaches when you're on your own. Small enough for a day pack. It covers basics only, so add any personal medication yourself.
Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight .5 First Aid