Travel document holders can protect passports, tickets, and identification from loss or damage. Options include money belts, fanny packs, wrist strap cases, and ankle strap models. Consider comfort, security, and visibility when choosing a holder.
It is often necessary to carry a variety of documents, such as passports, tickets, identification documents and other information, when traveling. Unfortunately, carrying these documents with you greatly increases the risk of losing them due to carelessness or theft, or of seeing them ruined by rain or other environmental factors. A travel document holder can be used to mitigate many of these risks by keeping important documents securely attached to themselves and enclosed in a watertight compartment at all times. This type of holder can come in many different forms, such as a large, ruggedized wallet or neck pouch. Choosing the right one is largely a matter of personal preference, although a few other concerns need to be taken into consideration as well.
A common type of travel wallet that provides great security is the money belt. While it is primarily intended to hold money to prevent pickpocketing, it can also be used to hold and protect important documents. A money belt is worn around the waist, often in place of a typical belt, and includes a small pouch that can serve as a travel document holder. The belt is securely attached to its holder, so there is little risk of losing it or its contents. Some people find such belts uncomfortable or worry they don’t look good – if these are major concerns, a different type of ID holder may be preferable.
Another type of travel pouch is a fanny pack attached to a shoulder or shoulder strap. These bags are made to be worn under clothing to discreetly carry your important documents at all times. While these tend to be effective in cold climates where heavier clothing is likely to be worn, they may be too visible for practical use in warmer climates. In addition, it is important to ensure that document holders of this type have sufficiently strong shoulder or shoulder straps, as otherwise they can break easily.
There are a variety of other options for those who find the common document holder belt or fanny pack style unsatisfying. A traveler who wants to be able to keep an eye on their travel document wallet at all times may want to consider a wrist strap case. Those who are more interested in greater discretion, on the other hand, may prefer models with ankle straps to wear under clothing.
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