Security Travel Purses and Handbags

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Why should I consider a security purse?

Good question. The answer is to protect your valuables from theft!  Ask any member of a U.S Consulate what is the number one problem faced by travelers when abroad.  The answer will be the same, no matter if you are in Berlin, Timbuktu or Mali....Theft!  Not robbery, not burglary, not car-jacking...Theft!   After speaking with Resident Security Officers (RSO's) from embassies around the globe, all recommend that travelers need to be especially careful of pickpockets and sneak thieves, especially if you carry a purse.

What is the solution?

The obvious solution is to not take anything of value with you. However, that's not very practical. The bottom line is: it is up to you to keep your valuables such as your wallet, money and passport safe. Selecting a security purse is one way to thwart professional thieves who target tourists.   

Professional pickpockets, along with cut and run thieves, who are prevalent in many tourist popular destinations, target women’s purses. The usual modus operandi involves thieves who walk up behind an unsuspecting traveler. Posing as a traveler themselves, they blend into the crowd. It is while you are momentarily distracted by the crowd in the subway or market place, that you quickly fall victim to that "slight of hand" expert who very naturally removes your wallet without detection by you or other surrounding tourists. More alarming, some professional and opportunist thieves have been known to simply cut a victim's purse strap from the rear, allowing the entire purse to fall into the nimble hands of a 16-year old track star. 

You might say, How can that happen, I would feel my purse falling away." Remember that the true professional pickpocket has honed his/her skill on many other prior victims. They know how to distract you in a crowded place by bumping into you, or by having an accomplice distract your attention. Before you even realize what happened, your purse and all of its valuable contents are gone! Another more blatant crime, which unfortunately is common in this country also,involves grabbing a purse from behind with a quick and swift pull, causing the strap to separate from the bag at the seam, and possibly causing bodily harm as you fall down from the jolt.

What's so special about these security purses?

Two key features set these quality purses ahead of all others. The main security feature of our purses is the shoulder strap.  It is uniquely manufactured with the patented "Shoulder Safe™" strap, which is the built in security system for the ultimate protection of your property.  Invisibly sewn inside the entire length of each shoulder strap are dual, slice-resistant, flexible stainless steel braided cables.  Each cable is 1/16inch in diameter and made up of seven individual stainless steel strands, which are then woven into a hex pattern to increase the cables strength.    Despite their strength, the straps are flexible and comfortable to wear.  

Here is a photograph of a purse strap with the outer material cut away. Two each flexible stainless steel cables are woven into the sides of the strap with double stitching. 

     
This unique feature stops "cut and run" thieves from slicing your purse strap from behind and fleeing.  The shoulder strap is padded (so you don't feel the cable) and is adjustable from 29 inches to a very generous 50 inches, enabling the shoulder safe bag to be very comfortably worn across the body. We recommend wearing your bag shoulder to opposite hip whenever possible. It's an added deterrent to thieves! 

Additionally, each purse has a swivel clip key holder sewn into the inside of the bag. It doubles as a unique device to secure the top zipper closed.  When used, this feature requires two hands to open the purse, making it extremely difficult, if not impossible, for even the most experienced pickpocket to remove an item without your knowledge.

What kind of material are the security purses made out of?
Each security handbag is made out of  elegant Microfiber Supreme™, which is a soft, non-abrasive matte texture.  It has been described as luxurious to the touch. It shows exceptional resistance to water, stains, and abrasion and it is easy to clean with a damp cloth. One style, the vertical purse is available in leather too.  

How many styles are there?                                 
The purses are flattering and functional and lightweight, they're available in four designs and sizes.  All designs allow for plenty of organizing, so you to keep wallets, glasses, tickets, passports, cell-phones, and even small cameras in their place.

Security Purse - 9 Pocket

The slightly larger "9 pocket" design comes in black and taupe and offers a larger main compartment, plus two additional gusset pockets.  The gusset pockets are for frequently reached for items such as a bottle of water, map or collapsible umbrella -fully lined.

Security Purse - "On The Go"

The "On the Go Organizer" is slight more sporty in design and offers organizer pockets and a removable ID wallet for versatility. You will know where everything is at a finger's touch with bag. Fully lined.

Security Purse - Vertical

The "Vertical Purse" is slim in design and big on safety and functionality! Stylish and lightweight this bag is perfect for daytime adventures in crowded cities or tourist attractions. and elegant enough to take to dinner. Smaller than the rest. This bag comes is leather or microfiber.

What are the features of the security purses?

External open pocket secured by a positive lock, magnetic snap.  The pocket also has an additional concealed open pocket for cell phone of glasses

Large inside zipper pocket

2 internal oversized open pockets for bulky items and 1 drop in pocket for smaller items

Original zipper-lock internal swivel clip (on a leash in the main compartment) with extends to keep the external zippers closes, keeping your belongings safe from pickpockets.  Swivel clip can also be used as a leash for keys

Top and inside zippers are dual tab for left or right-handed use

Dual reinforced, Stainless steel "Shoulder Safe™" strap with shoulder pad.  Strap is adjustable from 29",  to a generous 50", so it can be worn  across the body

2 additional open pockets (one of each end of purse) perfect for an umbrella, map, pens or other small items

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All products are 100% guaranteed, or your money back.  

For travel safety advice and tips consider our book " Traveler Beware, An Undercover Cop's Guide To Avoiding Pickpockets, Luggage Theft, and Travel Scams Be sure to also visit the travel safety tips link which offers over 130 pages of travel safety information.