Looking for money belts before heading off to Spain

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I've checked out a few shops in Dublin but no joy. Those bum bags are just too bulky. They almost have "rob me" printed on them. Can anyone tell me where I would be able to buy a couple of money belts. I'd enjoy my holiday so much more if hadn't to keep watching my bag :( .

Thanks
 
I got a nice one in the great outdoors in liffey street . it had my passport and money etc when I went backpacking and it fitted snugly under my jeans so well that noone actually knew I was wearing it .
 
Hi,
I've seen them in all sorts of places like Boots (bigger brances like Liffey Valley or Jervis Centre), Dunnes Stores, luggage depts of department stores like Brown Thomas and camping/outdoor shops like Great Outdoors. I got a flesh-coloured cotton one with a breathable mesh back that can go under your clothes and isn't too uncomfortable. There are also versions that go around your neck but personally I'd prefer the kind that goes around your waist.
 
I saw money belts (dark coloured but flat so will go underneath clothing) for sale in Aldi in Drogheda yesterday.
 
Thanks a million for all the repies. Yer me darlins:D I must be going around with my eyes closed. Pickpockets could have a field day with me.


I got a flesh-coloured cotton one with a breathable mesh back that can go under your clothes and isn't too uncomfortable.
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Can you say where you got this one gnubbit.
 
I think it was in Roches Stores - so not much use I'm afraid! I think it was made by a company called Go or something similar.

Have a great holiday!
 
any of the camping shops on mary st. (end of henry str.) will have them.
get the slim ones that you tuck under your trousers.
 
Why not just carry small amounts of cash and use a credit (ideally preloaded with cash) or other card to draw out money as you need it?
 
Got one today in Dunnes Stephens Green Centre, 8 euro - ugly looking thing but if it protects the card and cash, I will gladly wear it in Rome next week as I have heard lots of reports of theft there by light handed thieves.
 
Depending how much you are prepared to pay they vary in style and quality.

The one I got in Great Outdoors was lightweight , breathable and the belt part was made of wire so it couldnt be cut off by a thief. It slipped snugly under my jeans and noone ever knew I wore it.
When I went backpacking I wore it 24 hours a day for a few months with passport and money securely inside and only took it off to shower. I was very happy with it and almost forgot I was wearing it most of the time.
 
Does a money belt of any kind not scream "I'm a tourist, please rob me!"?
 
I think the money belt is meant to be hidden under clothing unlike those purse type ones that are very noticeable like bumbags/fanny packs (US jargon, not mine!). Only worry I have is it might be difficult to take money out without drawing too much attention while trying to discreetly lift t-shirts etc to get the cash out of it?
 
wow,

I am now the owner of a money belt. It's skin coloured and will fit neatly under my clothes. I already had some of those bum bags with the invite to "rob me" so they have been binned. Checked out Lidl and Aldi but could only find camera bags. As I'm travelling on Thursday it's too risky buying things from ebay so near the departure time. That's what happens when you leave things to the last minute. BTW, that sports shop in Liffey Street is gone:(
Checked Clerys, but got one for half the Clerys price in a shop in Mary Street as suggested (the Ramblers shop) So, now with my credit cards and essential cash tucked safely away I'm a happy camper or hotellier or whatever:) .

Thanks for your good wishes and help. Bring it on Barcelona.
 
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