I’ve Solo Traveled to 50 Countries, and the 15 Safety Items I Always Pack Are Up to 71% Off Today

Everything you need for peace of mind starts at $8.

By Kristy Alpert

I love traveling alone. Traveling solo is a choice I find myself making over and over again, and happily so. I have a husband and friends whose jobs don’t always allow them the freedom to skip town at the drop of a Google flight alert — unlike mine, which, as a freelance travel journalist, thankfully does —and so I’m often stuck with the choice to either stay home or book the ticket and go it alone. Nine times out of 10, I book the ticket. Obviously, sharing experiences with my friends and family is the goal, but I have truly loved traveling by myself all over the world. In fact, out of the 88 countries I’ve visited, more than 50 have been solo trips. 

Traveling alone is a great way to learn what excites and interests you at your very core, but it doesn’t come without its risks — especially when you’re a solo female traveler. After 20 years of solo adventures, my packing list now includes some nifty safety products that not only secure my space but also help me sleep soundly while in some of the world’s most remote locations. I’m always on the lookout for newer and more efficient safety items that will help me stay safe, whether I’m traveling alone to Kampala, Uganda, or Union, Missouri. Luckily, a slew of them are on sale during the Amazon Labor Day sale. Below are the coolest and safest devices I’m adding to my cart while they’re up to 71 percent off. 

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