Where can I find travel wallets in Boston?

July 12, 2013 12:49 PM

I'm looking for one of those anti-pickpocketing organizers for storing passport, money, etc while traveling. Anyone know where I can find one?

Specifically, I'm looking for something similar to this... but thinner, so it can be worn unobtrusively under clothing.

To reiterate, I am NOT looking for a fanny pack, but something lightweight that I can put my passport and cash in and carry *underneath* a t-shirt to prevent pickpocketing.

I am in the Boston area and having an impossible time finding one of these. Where can I get one?? I'd prefer it if you could point me to a brick-and-mortar store since I'm leaving in just a few days, but in a pinch I guess something I could order online and have shipped overnight/via Amazon Prime would be okay.

Thanks!

posted by circumspice to Travel & Transportation (8 answers total)

Hilton's Tent City near North Station has a decent amount of travel stuff in addition to their regular hiking/camping gear.

Also, Leather World in Harvard Square is mostly dedicated to luggage and travel accessories, though I haven't been particular impressed by their stock/prices.

REI in the Fenway also has some travel gear, but I'd check online first before making a trip.
posted by bl1nk at 12:56 PM on July 12, 2013

Bed Bath and Beyond might have something - they also have a "locate in store" function that you can use on their website.
posted by needlegrrl at 12:57 PM on July 12, 2013

I was going to suggest REI, too--here's the page with the different wallet-y things. There's also an REI on Boylston by the Pru, unless it's closed recently. Also over there is a samsonite store in the pru itself--I wouldn't be surprised if they had one.

Plus, they have them (for a premium) at Logan.
posted by Admiral Haddock at 12:58 PM on July 12, 2013

Best answer: Target has a few different kinds that are meant to be worn under clothing. I would also recommend that you buy a silk one instead of nylon - nylon gets HOT against your skin under clothing.
posted by deliciae at 12:59 PM on July 12, 2013

REI has this one, but they are out of stock at the Boston store. They do have them in the Framingham and Reading stores, if you have a car and an hour or two.
posted by bondcliff at 1:00 PM on July 12, 2013

In Washington DC, CVS stores carry these in their "travel" sections. The ones they stock are the lightweight version of what you linked too, usually available in some kind of beige-ish color. You can fit $3,000 in small bills in one and it doesn't even look terribly bulge-y. Long story.
posted by charmcityblues at 1:27 PM on July 12, 2013

I've seen them in the downtown crossing tjmaxx.
posted by alejandria at 3:34 PM on July 12, 2013

Seconding the feeling I've seen something like this at Leather World. You might want to call first, though.
posted by Horace Rumpole at 8:02 PM on July 12, 2013