Security tips

• Padlock all your zips together on your packs.
• Take a chain and lock system to secure your rucksack to a fixed point on long journeys, bus roof, railway stations etc where you may be distracted or lose sight of it.
• In particularly vulnerable areas use either wire mesh inside your pack or use a Pacsafe on the outside.
• If you know you will be entering high risk areas carry a personal alarm or whistle with you.
• Use a Doorguard to secure your hotel bedroom door.
• Leave any unnecessary expensive jewellery at home.
• Try to keep your camera, video or expensive accessories hidden away.
• Keep to well lit areas as much as possible - carry a torch with you at all times.
• Look confident. Walk with your head up as if you know where you are going.
• If you think you are being followed, cross the road. If the person follows you, cross it again.If you are still worried go at once to a place where there are lots of people, such as a busy shop/café.
• Split your money up.
• Keep high denomination notes very secure such as in a trouser belt.
• Don’t let anyone see where you are hiding your money - go somewhere private if you need to get to it.
• Carry a purse with you with only small amounts of money in it and a dummy credit card to hand over should you be mugged.
• Be extra careful on beaches - take a waterproof money belt or pack your valuables in a waterproof bag to keep on you at all times.
• If you must leave valuables in your room, take a portable safe with you.