A money belt is a great item to have when you’re going to travel to areas that you’re unfamiliar with.  The great thing about a belt like this is that it is going to enable you to hide your money, deterring a potential thief from going after your hard earned cash.

Since many thieves are going to go after your wallet pocket, rather than a belt, you’re going to find that this is a great idea when it comes to protecting your money.  Since there are so many of these belts on the market, you’re going to find it hard to choose from one.

Listed below are 5 belts that you should consider bringing the next time you take a trip.  It doesn’t even need to be a trip overseas, it can be when you go out to just about any location.

Rick Steves Silk Money Belt ($15): Made of a very comfortable silk material, ultra light belt that is going to make it almost forget that you’re even lugging this belt around.  It fits just about every body shape and size, as well as has highly rated reviews online!

Eagle Creek Hidden Pocket ($10): This is a really cool wallet / pocket.   It can blend fairly easy and slips right into your belt or can be tucked into your pants.  The pocket blends in with the belt and most people won’t even be able to notice it!

Travel Money Belt ID by SE (around $7): This money belt has 2 zippered pockets, its lightweight, and has very strong elastic straps that you can fit securely around your waist.  It also has a great hidden pocket, as well as strap.

Eagle Creek Travel Gear Security Belt ($25): This deluxe model security belt has some very high reviews, making it a fantastic choice when you’re thinking about purchasing a belt.  It’s adjustable, lightweight, as well as extra thin.  It also has many pockets to choose from to store things like money, as well as IDs and credit cards.

BT Leather Money Belt ($15):  The last one on my list is the leather money belt.  This is by far one of the coolest designs that I have seen.  It looks like an ordinary belt, but when you flip it over, you’re going to find that you can tuck your money away.  You’re going to also zip it up to ensure that you don’t lose any of your cash!

Money belts are a great way to store a lot of cash and feel safe.  Is it going to make you immune to thieves?  No but you will find that its a great way to potentially save your money if something indeed happens.