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Review on πŸ”’ Pacsafe Coversafe: Ultimate Anti-Theft Passport Travel Accessories to Keep Your Belongings Secure by Theresa Mcdonald

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Best Discreet Neck Pouch

I did a lot of research and ordered several neck pouches to try (Pacsafe Coversafe V75, Pacsafe Coversafe X75, Zero Grid Neck Wallet) for a week-long trip to Eastern Europe before settling on Pacsafe. Coversafe V75 is my preferred choice. Key features of the Pacsafe V75 were: 1) RFID blocking, 2) low profile, 3) quiet, 4) convenience, and 5) decent storage space. The V75 offers the best overall option. 1) RFID: I've relied on other reviews for the accuracy of RFID blocking, so I can't speak from personal experience. 2) Visibility (5/5): The V75 outperformed all competitors. about hiding under clothing. The only pocket and small zipper made it very difficult to spot under my regular button down or long sleeve shirts. The Zero Grid Neck Wallet, which I really liked, was just too bulky between the three pockets and the large, heavy zippers that were visible under clothing. thin wallet in a case. When I added my LG G3 phone (in a thin Quick Circle wallet case) most of it was harder to hide, but that's the case with most neck wallets. Also, like most shoulder bags, the strap around the neck is visible when you're not wearing a collared shirt. The strap is thicker than some lace straps, but that didn't bother me with my dress choice. 3) Noise (5/5): I quickly found that sound was important to me and the V75 was quiet. The heavy zero-grid zippers rattled loudly under clothing, and the material of the purse crumpled like cellophane. The V75 had none of these problems. I tried not to take out or open my chest pocket when traveling, but when I did, I preferred the quiet zipper to the noisier Velcro. X75.4) Comfort (5/5): I was there most days and whatever the weather was cold almost everywhere, I also spent several hours at the concert in the very warm fan section and didn't notice the V75 in any situation. I was concerned that the strap would be more disruptive than the lanyard, but it actually distributes the weight of the contents better. Documents, spare cash and my thin wallet in a zippered pocket. From time to time I've easily added my LG G3 phone in a thin wallet to this list. A large pocket suits my needs, but this wallet is not your choice if you need separate pockets. An iPhone 7 will do, as it's smaller than the G3. Anything bigger than the LG G3 (146.3 mm (5.76 in) high; 74.6 mm (2.94 in) wide W; 8.9 mm (0.35 in) deep) probably won't fit. Even a bulkier suitcase than my narrow wallet can cause problems. The X75 didn't meet my other criteria. However, the cut-resistant X75 cable is more of a cable that has its own characteristics when it comes to carrying and storing. Carry a shoulder bag. The low-profile and shielded zipper, while great for being discreet under clothing, was more difficult to open and close quickly than other options (including bulkier zippers and Velcro). It was a minor issue and I would have preferred it over visibility, noise or volume. 3) Color choice (3/5): I prefer black to grey. I wasn't wearing bright colors so the black didn't show. Gray seemed to stand out more unless you had a mostly light wardrobe. Other color options (brown etc.) would be nice. Overall: Five stars for what was important to me.

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