Reddit reviews HoboTraveler.com 10 Zipper Secret Money Pockets Ready to Sew Into Clothing Large

Wow, that's rough. I'm glad you got some help and made it through.

I'm a big fan of hidden pockets in my travel pants, big enough to hold a passport and emergency cash. The hobo traveler pockets are a pretty good deal, and are easy to sew in. That way, you (almost) always have your passport on your person.

There are tons of companies that make this stuff. ExOfficio you mentioned, Royal Robbins, Travelsmith and Magellan also come to mind. Or you could simply sew zippered pockets into regular pants, shirts, and jackets.

I don't know if a traditional man's wallet is the best way to carry your cash/cards, because the bulkiness makes it harder to stash; I find a simple zippered lightweight bag a bit bigger than a credit card is easy to slip into whichever pocket I want.

Consider the difference between easily accessible pockets vs. hidden ones not designed to be accessed en route short of an emergency. The former might be a zippered chest pocket as found on many shirts from Travelsmith, for storage of your daily cash allowance. The latter might be hidden inside a pair of pants or an undergarment, for storage of the bulk of your cash.

Hobo Traveler makes pockets that can be sewn into regular clothing.

Of course most of the above vendors make travel vests; Orvis may also. But you probably don't need a million pockets; consider sewing a pocket into an ordinary vest.

For women who may be reading along, a great option is the Macabi skirt, which has very deep, large pockets, and includes a somewhat hidden zippered pocket. Because of the pockets, the rain resistance, the wind protection, and the snaps that let you hitch the skirt up, this is an excellent choice for travel.