How to Secure Your Bag While Traveling

Travel is an adventure, and planning and packing for it is half the fun. But can your bag keep up? It is the one item that holds all your valuables in one place, and outside your comfort zone, especially abroad, a lot can happen to it. Thieves are one risk; weather is another, since rain and heat can damage what is inside. And baggage handling at airports is not always gentle.

So what can you do? The first step is choosing the right type of bag for the trip.

Enough capacity

If you carry a lot, choose a large-capacity bag with several compartments. Things fit without being squeezed out of shape, and a well-organized bag is easier to keep an eye on.

Protection from knocks

Worried about fragile items? A hard-shell suitcase protects what is inside from bumps in the hold, in a car trunk or on a crowded train. Pack fragile things in the middle, surrounded by clothes. See our luggage.

Water resistance

Heading to the beach or somewhere rainy? Water-resistant bags keep your things dry in a downpour, and a waterproof dry bag protects them if they end up in the water. Read about waterproof vs weatherproof.

Anti-theft features

For money, cards and documents, an anti-theft bag adds hidden zippers, secret pockets against your back and RFID-protected card slots. See our anti-theft bags, and add an AirTag holder to your luggage so you can track it.

There are many ways to protect your belongings; it mostly comes down to planning and a good bag. More tips in essential tips to keep your bag safe when travelling.