HERO’s black RFID-blocking neck wallet hides a passport, cards, cash and boarding passes under your shirt on a lanyard. A low-cost security layer for airports, busy cities and backpacking; keep daily spending money elsewhere and expect it to feel warm in heat.
Description
The HERO neck wallet is an RFID-blocking passport holder worn under your shirt on a lanyard. It keeps a passport, cards and cash against your body instead of in a back pocket, which is the main reason travellers use one in crowded cities and transit hubs.
Breaking down the HERO neck wallet
HERO describes it as RFID blocking and easy to conceal, with compartments for a passport, cards, cash and boarding passes. The black version shown is plain and low profile, so it disappears under a T-shirt or light jacket.
Before you buy: can feel warm
Make sure the passport fits with room to spare, and check whether the strap adjusts. Wash per the care label.
Putting the HERO neck wallet to work
Wear it through airports and train stations, at busy markets and festivals, on day tours, or when staying in hostels where you want valuables on your person. It is also useful for carrying spare cards separate from your main wallet.
Accessing a neck wallet in public defeats the point, so keep small daily cash in a regular pocket. In hot weather, it can feel sweaty against skin; a thin layer of shirt in between helps. Check the strap length suits your height.
Balancing the HERO neck wallet’s pluses and minuses
Standout: keeps valuables hidden
- Keeps valuables hidden
- RFID blocking
- Multiple compartments
Where the HERO neck wallet compromises
- Can feel warm
- Awkward for quick access
Who the HERO neck wallet suits
HERO neck wallet: a fit for first-time international travellers
- First-time international travellers
- Backpackers
- Visitors to pickpocket hotspots
Who the HERO neck wallet is not for
- People who dislike anything around their neck
- Travellers who only need a slim card wallet
Other options beyond the HERO neck wallet
Hidden money belts sit at the waist, and RFID passport covers suit those who keep documents in a bag.
The bottom line on the HERO neck wallet
A cheap, effective layer of security for busy trips. Pair it with a small everyday wallet for day-to-day spending and you get the best of both.
