11 clever products to help you travel safer - from slash-proof backpacks to water purification tablets

This lightweight, portable alarm system is a great device if your lodging situation is less than ideal or you just want some peace of mind at night. Simply squeeze the metal blades at the end of the cord together and slip them between the door and door frame, then loop the rest of the cord around the door handle, and set the alarm. If someone tries to open the door, a loud alarm will wake you and the neighbors.

If your hotel room or Airbnb doesn't have a safe, or it's too small to fit anything, you can still safely stash valuables like jewelry and extra cash in a mini safe like this. It's made with stainless steel wired mesh embedded within a cut-resistant poly canvas, and has a cut-proof cable to secure it to fixtures or furniture in your hotel room. You can also keep it with you throughout your trip, or hide it at the bottom of your suitcase.

This bag is not only perfect for travel because of its size and multiple compartments, but it's also theft-safe. Travelon constructed the bag and shoulder strap with slash-proof fabric, a main compartment which you can secure onto stationary objects like backs of chairs, and RFID-blocking technology.

If you want to keep your cash, credit cards, and passport out of sight while you're exploring a new city, an under-the-shirt travel belt is a good option. The belt-meets-wallet hybrid is made with electromagnetic shielding material to keep credit cards and passports from getting scanned by identity thieves, plus non-rip fabric so it won't tear if someone tries to grab your bag out of your hands.

It's always helpful to bring a fully charged portable battery pack when you're out and about with a phone or camera, or anything that uses a battery. The Anker PowerCore is strong enough to charge laptops, tablets, phones, and more. It also has two ports — USB-C and standard USB — and comes with a wall charger so it's versatile for any device you have or location you're in.

Perfect to slip into a pant or shirt pocket, this slim wallet can hold up to 10 cards without taking up too much space. The material is also lined with RFID-blocking material so your information is always safe.

If you're unsure if the water you're about to drink will agree with you, don't risk it — just drop in one of these water purification tablets. Within 30 minutes you can be sure that your water is bacteriologically suitable so you won't spend the rest of your day sick.

This waterproof case is perfect for keeping your phone dry during tropical vacations or unforeseen rain showers. The touch-friendly screen still makes it easy to use when you're in the water, so there's no need to remove your phone if you're taking videos or pictures.

Pacsafe has loaded its backpack with travel safety features like lockable zippers, cut-proof material, and a pocket with RFID-blocking tech for credit cards and passports. The dimensions — 18.9 inches high, 11.8 inches wide, and 6.7 inches deep — are also ideal for a carry-on.

Keep your money, credit cards, and identification safe with this small travel wallet that has 11 accordion folds. The wallet is lined with RFID-blocking material so no one can purposefully scan your information.