Even though your money belt will contain your most valuable items (passport, credit cards, etc.), it's important to have a separate wallet for petty cash and day to day uses. That way you're not always reaching into your pants to pay for a meal (um...sorry that came out wrong) plus it can act as a decoy for pickpocket. Lose the wallet and you still have your money belt and essentials. When shopping for a travel/decoy wallet I always look for a few essential features: - Avoid leather. Go with a synthetic material that will dry quickly. - Make sure your wallet has a zip pocket for coins. In most countries coins carry a lot of value and it helps to keep them together for easy access. - Get a tri-fold wallet instead of your normal bi-fold. The currency notes of various countries vary in size and will most likely stick out of a bi-fold wallet. - Avoid velcro since it will wear out. If you have the time, it's easy to replace the velcro in a wallet with metal snaps. This video was shot with a Canon G9 on loan.
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