Solo Travel Safety: Essentials to Buy Before You Fly

AirTags are a game changer for keeping eyes on your luggage.

These small trackers work on Bluetooth to send a signal to your phone that tells you where they are. Attach them to your luggage, purse or other item and you can see where it is on a map in real time. It can also play a sound to help you find it if it’s close to you.  Great for peace of mind when you check a bag while flying, have to put it in an undercarriage on a train or bus, leave it behind at a hotel, or anywhere really.

Pro Travel Tip: Use Airtags on your person too. You can share with friends/family at home and they’ll know where you are at all times.

I use Apple AirTags but there are many SmartTags for Samsung and other options for Android users.

The Samsung Galaxy SmartTag gets good reviews.

If you want to put a lock on your checked bags, get a TSA Lock—security personnel can open these without having to cut your lock or your bag if they decide to screen it, then relock them.

This can be used in many of the biggest airports in USA, Canada and worldwide.

Look for a red diamond shape on the lock which means it’s TSA approved.

Yes, these are still important. Especially if your bags are lost by an airline.

Pro Travel Tip: Do not fill in your first and last name with full home address. Con artists don’t need to know who you are and that your home is unattended. Just write your last name with first initial and use an office address or hotel where you are headed.

I love the Kate Spade luggage tags because they are vegan and cute.

Never leave your phone unattended to charge at some far-away outlet again.

I like this small portable charger because it clips right into my phone without use of cable, and shows the percentage remaining.

Ditch the backpack. A crossbody bag is much harder to snatch and I love having my things closer at hand.

The brand PacSafe is favoured by solo travellers for anti-theft  features like slash-resistant material and tamper-proof zippers.

This gender-neutral design blends in and suits all body sizes and styles.

Want the security of anti-theft bag but also something stylish?

This pink Pacsafe crossbody bag has a detachable, wire reinforced anchor strap is made from recycled polyester. Heavy duty but subtle!

Canada’s Matt & Nat makes beautiful, functional vegan bags and this crossbody comes in fun colours and adjustable strap

Solo at the beach or hotel pool? You need a waterpoof case so you don’t need to leave your belongings unattended.

There are a many cases that just protect your phone from water but I like this one so you can put a few more things in there – room key, credit card, spf!

Many women solo travellers swear by the extra security of a Door Lock Brace when staying in hotels.

Easy Installation: No tools required! Simply position the DoorJammer below the handle, insert it under the door, and twist the screw clockwise for a secure fit.