Spending a day enjoying the waves of the beach or cooling off at the pool can feel next to heavenly — until you start thinking about your valuables out there in the open, seemingly free for the taking. Even if you minimize your on-the-go items as much as possible, the real dilemma is that your travel essentials — typically your phone, wallet and keys — at minimum — are also some of your most valuable belongings.
While the honor code method — where you simply leave your belongings unattended and trust your fellow beach- or vacation-goer to do the right thing — might work for some, I’d propose that there is a happy medium, where some security precautions can be taken.
This can take three forms, in my view: one, waterproof pouches that you can take in the water with you; two, portable safes you can store your items in while you go have fun; and three, decoy cases made to look like something else (like a hollowed-out book) that secretly house your belongings. What works best for you is based on the individual and the situation at hand.
We’ve rounded some of the best beach and poolside security products for you to check out, below.
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