I have what I call a book bag – a ragged old cloth bag that I have had for 15 years. In that I carry smaller bags and my wallet. Heading into a store – I just take my wallet, glasses and car keys. Going to the market – I strap on my belly bag with my Taurus .38 and wallet in it. The main bag stays in the vehicle, and only the necessary items travel on my person. Rarely use my phone, so it’s in the big bag. Any change I get goes into a pocket, and as mentioned above, gets put into a bucket at home.
Overseas I carry my money and passport in a hidden wallet, and keep my real wallet in my front pocket with my hand over it – that is especially useful in places like Rome where gypsies are very aggressive. Never lost a thing yet, but I am very vigilent.
As for people stealing – go to Japan – there is a culture where theft is an extremely shameful act. I was impressed. The good news is – if people don’t steal, then nothing gets stolen. The bad news is – that’s never going to catch on over here.
