Travelling and exploring new countries is all great fun right up until the point when it suddenly isn't anymore. If you've ever been the victim of a robbery or an opportunistic theft, then you're unlikely to forget that awful moment when you realize that your bag's gone, your wallet and passport have been stolen and you're looking at spending the rest of your trip sitting in a police station filling in forms and desperately trying to sort out travel insurance.
Sadly most of us don't give much thought to security until it's too late but thankfully anti-theft experts Pacsafe are one step ahead of the game on our behalf. With more than 20 years experience producing innovative and secure solutions for people on the move, Pacsafe have established themselves at the very top of the game in this niche sector of the industry and the Venturesafe X30 adventure backpack further solidifies that reputation.
At first glance the Venturesafe X30 may look like a regular Muggle's backpack but this is all part of its genius disguise. The low key 'normal' styling provides the first barrier against theft as it avoids any unwanted attention and it is only upon closer inspection that the Venturessafe X30's superpowers are revealed.
Have a go thieves stand next to no chance in a battle with this pack. The zip clips and secured zip tabs will frustrate pickpockets, the TurnNLock security hooks enable you to fasten the pack to a solid object thereby keeping bag thieves at bay and the combination of eXomesh slashguard on the body of the pack and integrated Dyneema slashguard straps mean you're protected from any opportunistic cut and run-style crime.
Perhaps the most impressive feature of the Venturesafe X30 is that it protects you from a more sophisticated and increasingly prevalent crime - identity theft. With the advent of chip and pin bank cards and e-passports life has not only become easier for consumers, it's also become a breeze for potential identity thieves. The simple online purchasing of a cheap handheld RFID reader allows thieves to tap into radio transmissions and read the data on your passport and cards. The Venturesafe X30's RFIDsafe technology protects you by blocking transmissions, thereby guaranteeing that your personal information and data remain personal to you alone.
The security and safety features of the Venturesafe X30 are all enormously impressive but how does it actually stand up out on the trail? Very well in fact. Whilst it may not be the lightest product on the market, it's spacious, designed for adventure and packed full of essential hiking features such as a built-in raincover, aluminium support backpanel and stowaway hip belt.
The Venturesafe X30 is hydration bladder compatible but also comes with two stretchy pockets if you prefer to carry your liquid in bottles. Of all the hiking specific features on the Venturesafe X30, we liked the easy-to-access OS map-sized front pocket. It may sound basic but there are so many packs out there that overlook the fact that people still carry maps and need to store them somewhere accessible!
If you invest in the Venturesafe X30 backpack, you'll be dropping a decent wedge of cash but in return you'll be the owner of a really solid adventure hiking pack capable of keeping opportunistic thieves at bay and freeing up your mind to focus on the best things in life - travel and adventure!
