7 Best Travel Safety Items You’ll Need As A Woman
Traveling as a woman can sometimes be a little scary. Even if you’re a strong, independent and expert traveler, that doesn’t mean you won’t be frightened by certain situations or people. That’s why I’ve put together this list of accessories to make you feel safer, whether you’re traveling, but also in your everyday life.
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1. Safety/Emergency whistle
As an avid hiker, I find this little accessory very useful and indispensable. If you find yourself lost, in a distress situation or simply to warn someone of danger, the whistle is your greatest ally.
Not only for hiking, but also for everyday life, because you never know what kind of situation you might be faced with.
It doesn’t take up any space in your luggage and isn’t considered a weapon, so you won’t have to worry about it being used against you.
2. Power bank
Another essential item to have in your hand luggage. In this digital age, with general comments like “my whole life is on my phone…”, you can’t and shouldn’t go anywhere without a power bank. This is especially true in remote areas, or if you know you’ll be away all day on an excursion and have no idea where you’ll be able to recharge your phone in case it runs out of battery.
So it’s best to be prepared and have an extra battery that could save your life. I know mine has done this on several occasions when I’ve been traveling in remote areas and needed an extra boost to know how I’d get home.
3. First aid kit
You should ALWAYS carry a first-aid kit! Of course, I’m not telling you to carry your whole pharmacy, but here are my essentials: tweezers, bandages, thread and needle, disinfectant (less than 100 ml), medicines and a survival blanket (you never know, especially if you’re a hiker). Mine fits easily into a small backpack and isn’t heavy at all. Better safe than sorry.
4. Padlock
TSA-approved padlocks are preferable, as customs officials won’t need to break your padlock if they have to examine your luggage.
Padlocks are another important feature, because if you’ve ever stayed in a hostel, you’ve probably found more often than not that lockers don’t have them and you have to rent one or bring your own. I feel safer with mine, knowing that I can leave my “valuables” in a locker or in my bag without having to carry them around all day while exploring a city.
Here‘s a website with accessory ideas if you’re interested!
5. Money belt
You know the most annoying thing about traveling and trying to be as minimalist as possible? Well, you tend not to pack a small handbag, so, of course, when you want to go out, you end up with nothing to put your money and passport in except your pockets (that is, if you’re wearing pants).
That’s where the money belt comes in. Small, concealable and practical, it’s one of the accessories you need to buy right away. Not only can you use it on a night out, but also to hide what’s valuable to you so that no one can steal it.
Here’s one you ladies might like! Simple but effective!
6. Tracking tags
About the size of a quarter, these little objects are now very much in vogue, and rightly so, as they can help you find lost items quite easily. All you have to do is pair it with your phone and download the corresponding app.
People even hide them in their children’s backpacks or coats to track their movements and be alerted to unusual events.
To help you find your lost dog, keys, misplaced phone and more, smart tags are a great invention, aren’t they?
7. Door stop alarm
Have you ever found yourself in a hotel room, all alone, frightened by the slightest noise and uncomfortable? Finding yourself in unfamiliar surroundings can be unsettling enough, so if on top of that you’re afraid of being woken up by a burglar or other intruder, your vacation won’t be so quiet and peaceful!
Simple, powerful and easy to transport, this little object will help you sleep more peacefully and warn you (quite loudly, thanks to its strident alarm) in the event of intrusion. Here‘s a link to one of them if you’d like to check it out!
In short
Solo travel, while scary, is actually wonderful because you’ll expand your horizons and open your mind more than you ever thought possible in the first place. But stepping out of your comfort zone can be pretty daunting and difficult, so I’ve put together this list to help put your mind at ease so you can enjoy your time and travel more freely! And don’t forget that you’re not the only solo traveler, and that you’ll find many helping hands in this wonderful and ever-growing community!
Don’t hesitate to check out my article on the “don’ts” when traveling alone!
🎯 Would you like to go straight to my recommendations?
😮💨 Safety Whistle: Brass Survival Whistle
💵 Money Belt: Money Belt for Travel Women and Men
🚨 Door Stop Alarm: SABRE 120 dB Wedge Door Stop Security Alarm
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Great tips
Thank you! 😊
thank you for sharing I can tell you put some thinking into this and it makes sense to me. NOw when traveling or when my adult children are we will discuss what we need for safety
Thank you so much for your comment, I’m glad you appreciated it. Safe travels Angela!
These are great tips! Traveling alone as a female can be so scary. Thankful for tips like this to help women know how to protect themselves!
Yes, I definitely understand and can relate to that. Thank you so much for reading and commenting Courtney and safe travels!
Useful tips and what a compilation. Definitely saving this for future. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for reading and happy travels! 😊
So glad I found this article, because I had been looking for something like to share with some friends. Is it possible you can leave a link to the door alarm?
I’m so happy to hear that! Yes, I just added the link if you want to check it out! Thank you for your comment Ronda and safe travels!
A powerbank is always the one I forget. thanks so much for the list! great to have something to refer back to
The powerbank is such a life saver for me! Thanks for reading Natasha 😊
I’ve traveled the world on my own and never thought of the door alarm! Great tips!
Yes, seems like a basic tool but truly important and useful for a solo travel woman especially if you are sleeping alone in a hotel. Thanks for your comment, Melanie!
Very useful advice for any solo female backpackers who want to feel a little more safe on their adventures!
Thank you so much for your visit and lovely comment, Jodie!
Great tips, it can sometimes be scary travelling alone so you should do everything you can to stay safe.
Definitely! Plus, by traveling safely, we can enjoy our destination to the fullest! 😊 Thanks for your visit and comment, Davindra!
Whether you’re a seasoned solo traveler or just starting, this list of safety accessories will help you feel more secure and confident on your journeys. Thanks for sharing!
Exactly, seasoned traveler or not, we should all prioritize our safety! Thanks for your comment, Pedja!
Fantastic list. Luckily I have and use most of these when I travel.
Great, safety first! And thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, Robin!
As a solo traveler. I think these are great tips!!!
Thank you so much, Jewel, and safe travels! 😊
Great tips, I wouldn’t have thought of a couple of those items.
Glad you liked it and discovered some new items! Thanks for stopping by, Kelly!
This is an exellent list. Traveling alone seems a bit scary to me but if I had these things, I would definitely feel more prepared and safe. Saving this post for the future!
Yes, it can be scary, but traveling alone is still a wonderful experience, all we need is a few precautions. Hope this list helps and safe travels, Stephanie! 😊
Thank you for sharing these essential travel safety items for women! As someone who loves to travel solo, I found your recommendations very helpful. The personal safety alarm and portable door lock are great ideas I hadn’t considered before.
Glad you liked it and thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment, Jaishree! 😊
This is great! Thank you for sharing your tips 😊
No worries, Lana, always happy to help! 😊
Great post. All the most important things in one. Whistle, power bank, and tracking tags are game changers in my opinion.
Yes, definitely essentials I can’t live without! Thanks for your visit and comment, Miss Simplitty!
This may not always be considered a safety item, but wearing a wedding ring often is a great deterrent, even if you are single.
True, it does work, at least, most of the time and I guess it could be considered a safety item! Thanks for sharing your tip and for your comment, Jolayne!
The door alarm is becoming very popular due to an ever increasing number of solo travelers over the last several years. Safety is a priority for everyone 2hen on vacation in a strange land. Awesome tips, Ginger.
Travel safety should always be priority number 1! 😊 Thank you so much for your visit and comment, Kevin!
I don’t think the world is as dangerous as everyone says, bad news travels faster than all the good. With that being said, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Stay safe and use common sense!
Definitely! Better to be safe than sorry sums it up! Thanks for reading, Jarrod!