Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I am extremely pleased with this purchase! Last year, I got stuck for FIVE DAYS in various airports due to weather and the ensuing mayhem on the airline's part. (Halfway through I'd already accumulated 11 boarding passes for a one day trip). By the end of it, I was delirious from stress and sleep deprivation. When you're that tired, you're an easy target and I swore I'd never board a plane with a regular purse again. I was worried if I dozed off I'd wake up with my purse stolen, and while awake I was worried I'd leave it in a washroom, or lose it, in my stupor. I spent a LOT of time comparing every single passport wallet on Amazon and other sites and finally chose this one. When it showed up, it exceeded all my expectations. I am obviously a female traveler but I have some observations for men who are looking at this product as well. Here's why this product was the best for me... - ID plastic display pouch is covered under RFID flap (with Velcro). It makes ZERO sense to me why most companies are advertising RFID protection and then leave travelers vulnerable by having an outside plastic slot for ID (easily scanned) - especially since most travelers will put their "trusted travelers card" in that slot. - discreet branding (dark brown on black) by Tarriss. Nothing says "come steal me" like a blazing neon brand advertising "high security" protection on your neck pouch. What were the others thinking? - zippers to side compartments zip up and disappear under fabric flaps - then under front flap. No way a thief will be able to zip these open without RRRRiiippping open the Velcro flap and making noise - which would wake you up if you're snoozing in the boarding lounge. Very clever. - TWO separate side zip compartments. One side for passport only. The other side for money with extra slots for cards. I do not want my money falling out when I'm presenting my passport. Black zippers (not silver) - extra deep pouch in the back just for boarding passes. I only have two hands and when I'm boarding I have a coffee and lunch in one hand and my carry on in the other. I want to be able to pull the boarding pass out of a pouch around my neck. Isn't that the point?!? Some of the others I researched have you putting the boarding pass in a zip-up side pouch. - extra internal deep pouch for any sized phone. - top outside separate pouch for change with zipper - flat strap - less chaffing than a string - one single long strap - So the strap adjustment bobbin can be threaded down to the pouch, so it's not digging into the back of your neck, with two strings hanging down. Cheaper versions have two separate strings and a bobbin behind the neck. - all seams sewn flat. For men, that means less bulk if you do decide to tuck it in your shirt. - soft mesh fabric on the back - again for people who tuck it in their shirts. - lifetime warranty on zippers and seams - nice. Especially considering that the reason I bought this is because the zipper failed on the previous pouch I owned. Once I get to my destination... - DUAL PURPOSE - big issue for me. I shop mostly in local farmer's markets, bazaars and flea markets when I travel. A lady's "tourist purse" is an invitation for theft. This is PERFECT for this purpose! All I want is a discreet carry-all for a bank card, local currency and a phone. It gets even more discreet when folded into the half-pouch size. Another reviewer was criticizing this product (while recommending another - which always makes me skeptical), and one of the main criticisms had to do with wearing this under a shirt. I'm not a man but if you wanted to wear this under your shirt, wouldn't it make more sense to pick something in white - since most men's shirts are light colored? For everyone else, I think this is a very high quality unisex product and I would highly recommend it to any of my friends.