I’ve Traveled Solo for 20 Years, and These Are the Wearable Personal Safety Devices I Recommend — From $7

Including self defense alarms, RFID-blocking travel bags, emergency self rescue bracelets, and more to keep you safe during travel.

By Kristy Alpert

When I started traveling solo nearly 20 years ago, I remember frantically looking up whether or not it was okay to travel with pepper spray. The little pink canister on my keychain was like a security blanket for me while walking around by myself on campus during my college years, and I had no idea how I was going to feel safe without it while traveling alone. 

Fast forward to today: I’ve visited more than 50 countries alone, safely and sans pepper spray. I now believe that I’m safer when I’m traveling solo because I’m more aware of my surroundings, I study my routes to and from destinations more thoroughly, and I make sure I’m making the best decisions for me.

Along the way, I’ve learned there are many methods to protect yourself while exploring a new city, including wearable personal safety items. My favorites are TSA-friendly, and I’m partial to anything that will go undetected and that I’ll forget I’m wearing (i.e., no bulky neck wallets for me!). Keep scrolling for the wearable personal safety devices I recommend for any solo traveler — all at Amazon from just $10.