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The Anti-Theft Belt With An Extra-Wide Hidden Pocket
Why Do Travelers Trust Zero Grid?
At Zero Grid, we believe that travel can change lives. Like most frequent fliers, the pressure of ever-escalating luggage fees from the airlines and security restrictions brought on by the TSA pushed us to cut down on how much we packed on each trip. Our frequent flights to Europe, Asia, and South America moving from planes to cars to trains also made us wary of over-packing.
That's why we created Zero Grid: we wanted to make travel accessories for minimalist travelers like ourselves. We design every product we make around these values:
Less is more: memorable experiences are more important than things.
Durability is important. It's hard to replace a wallet or travel kit when you're in a foreign country.
Nothing should be too bulky. Travel gear shouldn't get in the way.
No traveler should suffer from electronic pickpocketing or identity theft. All wallets should have trustworthy RFID shielding.
Value matters. Our customers should buy with confidence, knowing that the travel accessory will last for years.
The Zero Grid Travel Security Belt is the traveler’s ‘insurance policy’ against a stolen or lost wallet. Losing your wallet in a foreign country can be terrifying: you can be stranded in an unfamiliar place or worse.
You can fit cash and paper copies of your IDs like your passport. Recover faster from a lost wallet by wearing the Zero Grid Travel Security Belt.
When you pack with Zero Grid travel accessories, you can avoid all the irritation that comes with bringing more than you need with you on your trip. If your goal is to get on the plane with just a carry-on and your personal item, we want to make that easier for you. Cut down on wasted time on the security line and wasted money on baggage fees.
The Zero Grid Travel Security Belt makes for a great gift for any man or woman who loves to travel.
We put every product we sell through a rigorous testing process to ensure durability, visual appeal, and function. If a product doesn't meet our standards, we don't sell it. If our customers don't like a product, we take it out of our catalog.
Whether you mostly travel for business or for pleasure, we want to make it easier for you to pack less and travel more.
The Frustration-Free Security Belt for Travel
Losing your wallet or purse during a vacation or business trip can be both frightening and frustrating.
Not only might you be stranded some place with no means of getting back to your hotel, it also means wrestling with the bureaucracy to get your passport and other IDs replaced.
Fortunately, you can prepare for the worst with the Zero Grid Travel Security Belt. Unlike a typical belt with a hidden zipper pouch on the reverse side, this belt has a 33% wider storage pocket. It's easy to access without removing the belt: just twist it, unzip the secret pouch, and get what you need.
If you have tried other security belts, you may have experienced the frustration of forcing trifold bills into a too-small pouch. Most such zipper pouches are too tiny. The zippers are usually flimsy and tough to close.
The zipper pocket on the Zero Grid Travel Security Belt extends through a much larger section of the belt to provide more storage space.
Not so with this belt: it has a top quality YKK zipper closure and is wide enough to hold bills folded only once. It’s easy to use even for travelers with big hands.
Comfortable Fit, Adjustable Buckle
Unlike a conventional belt buckle with prongs and holes, you can comfortably adjust the Zero Grid Travel Security Belt in much the same way as you would a seatbelt on an airplane. Just tighten the adjustable belt around your waist and fold over the high-grade plastic buckle clasp to fasten it.
The fray-proof nylon material of the belt strap itself is tough and water-resistant. It’s perfect for rugged hiking, whitewater rafting, kayaking, and other outdoor sports. You can also use it as a tourniquet in an emergency or use it to strap down something important.
When not in use, it coils up tighter than a leather belt for more storage space. The extended zipper pocket also doesn’t bulk up significantly when used for money and other paper storage.
Because the belt is so versatile and adjustable, you can also share it among multiple travelers. It can fit waists as small as 26” and as large as 42”. The neutral style also makes this a great unisex belt for wear with any jeans, khakis, or other casual pants.
Preserve Your Cash From Even The Most Aggressive Pickpockets
Hide your bills with a simple bifold. Keep your money out of the hands of pickpockets and greedy border guards.
The storage pocket is 33% larger than most comparable products, which makes it both more functional and easier to use.
Adjustable belt style fits waists from 26” to 42”.
Belt strap made from top grade nylon webbing (the same material as climbing harnesses). Durable molded plastic buckle. YKK zipper on hidden pouch.
Cut down on your travel worries with the Zero Grid Travel Security Belt.
It’s your personal safety belt: keep spare cash and paper copies of your IDs in the hidden zipper pouch so that you can transform a nightmare scenario into a minor inconvenience.
Product details
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer
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No
Product Dimensions
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46.5 x 1.5 x 0.25 inches; 5 ounces
Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.
To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness.
Customers like the performance, value, and fit of the waist pack. For example, they mention it works well, it stores plenty of money inside, and it's an excellent value. Some are also satisfied with appearance, and zipper. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, buckle, and ease of use.
AI-generated from the text of customer reviews
65 customers mention55 positive10 negative
Customers like the value of the waist pack. They say it's a great place to hide money and has a wide area to store cash or credit cards. Some say it has sturdiness and a well-hidden money compartment. Overall, customers find it to be an excellent value.
"...The reasonable price clinched the purchase...." Read more
"...I am giving 2 instead of 1 star since its ok as a belt and comparably cheap. I will almost certainly not be replacing this with the same product." Read more
"...I loved the hidden compartment because i totally forgot it existed and discovered I had hidden a 50 Euro note there earlier on and it helped me get..." Read more
58 customers mention51 positive7 negative
Customers like the performance of the waist pack. For example, they say it works well, itsatisfies the intended purpose, and works well as a belt. Some mention that it's a very useful product that works well with jeans, travel pants, and hiking.
"Worked well until I retightened it and the buckle came off and broke. I have written to Zero Grid for a new buckle and am waiting for a reply...." Read more
"...It's simple and functional, exactly what I need." Read more
"So far so good. Been wearing it for a week and it's not had any issues...." Read more
35 customers mention29 positive6 negative
Customers like the fit of the waist pack. For example, they say it's comfortable, adjusts instantly to various waist sizes, and fits their belt loops. Some mention that the belt is heavier duty and wider than the competitor's. Overall, most are happy with the fit and practicality of the product.
"...The belt was heavier duty and wider than the competitor's, and I liked that bills could be folded in half rather than in thirds...." Read more
"...trip where cash was a necessity, I purchased this belt.. Its wider than most, easily adjustable length and non-metal buckle meeting all my criteria...." Read more
"Summary - great wide strap with a faulty buckle (see all the reviews criticizing this)...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the waist pack. They say it has an excellent design, the webbing on the belt looks good, and is sturdy. Some customers also mention that the belt matches a plain suit and tie. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and appearance of this product.
"The belt part is nice, and durable. The buckle is a good idea - but horrible in development...." Read more
"...Otherwise the materials look good, the belt looks sturdy and well made." Read more
"...I once used it for a formal activity as well and it matches a plain suit and tie." Read more
"...I like that its design is understated and there is nothing that draws attention to it. The webbing on the belt looks good and is sturdy...." Read more
19 customers mention16 positive3 negative
Customers like the zipper of the waist pack. They say it’s sturdy, long, and smooth. They also appreciate the hidden compartment and say the belt is sturdy.
"...The zipper area has enough room to fit 4 sets of bills end to end, folded in half. I found you can fit 60 bills in there with ease...." Read more
"...The zippered portion is quite long, so storing multiple currencies or denominations separately is definitely feasible...." Read more
"...The zippered compartment is also several inches longer...." Read more
"I like the zipper part, very sturdy. The buckle part is so hard to close and since its a hard plastic material it feels like it might break...." Read more
150 customers mention85 positive65 negative
Customers are mixed about the quality of the waist pack. Some mention that it is a sturdy belt with a well hidden $ department, and the buckle seems to be holding up real well. However, others say that the buckle broke on the first use, and is light weight but not durable.
"...The belt was heavier duty and wider than the competitor's, and I liked that bills could be folded in half rather than in thirds...." Read more
"Worked well until I retightened it and the buckle came off and broke. I have written to Zero Grid for a new buckle and am waiting for a reply...." Read more
"...secure The inside zipper compartment is sturdy enough and looks like it will hold up. I have not yet used the belt on a trip but plan to do so soon." Read more
"...locations with multiple airplane connections I appreciated how well the belt held up, was never asked to remove my belt or got stopped at a TSA or..." Read more
21 customers mention9 positive12 negative
Customers are mixed about the buckle. Some like the nonmetal buckle, saying it's sturdy and won't break easily. Others say the webbing seems too thick for the buckle, and it feels flimsy.
"This is a great idea! My brother recommended it. The buckle is plastic and seemed a little frail at first, but after a week of wearing it, the belt..." Read more
"...this belt.. Its wider than most, easily adjustable length and non-metal buckle meeting all my criteria. The reasonable price clinched the purchase...." Read more
"...The buckle feels a little flimsy, but is holding out so far...." Read more
"The belt part is nice, and durable. The buckle is a good idea - but horrible in development...." Read more
20 customers mention7 positive13 negative
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the waist pack. Some mention it's pretty easy to wear and safely store money in, while others say the buckle takes a little getting used to and is extremely challenging to manipulate.
"...The buckle takes a little getting used to and I was skeptical that it wouldn't pop open on it's own after repeated sit and stand daily use...." Read more
"...doesn't run along the whole length of the belt, so it's easy to buckle it...." Read more
"...tip has already started to split and fray making it difficult to thread through belt loops and the buckle. Not impressed with that design...." Read more
"Absolutely worthless!! Hard to operate and barely holds any thing...." Read more
I found a simple trick to buckling this zero grid belt buckle. The buckle will pop off one end, and you see 2 freaky parts. Don't panic, just see the 3rd diagram on the product page here. It shows the zipper right next to the logo of 6 shapes on a buckle part. You thread the buckle back in like that, zipper next to logo, and keep that part in a straight line with the plastic piece it attaches to; so if it clicks open, just press it back into a straight line. Put the other end of the belt into the top buckle part. Now put your thumb under the logo part, which is the side against your clothing, and make pincers of your hand, pressing that together with the top flap-like buckle part that you thread the other end into. Press at the very top of the flap, a bit hard, and it does work. Also lift that same top-of-the-flap part to open the buckle again. (You're welcome!)
I purchased this belt along with another brand before leaving for 7 months of travel in South America. The belt was heavier duty and wider than the competitor's, and I liked that bills could be folded in half rather than in thirds. I did not have issues with the buckle as some here have. Unfortunately mine did begin to fray exactly like "Tim M." posted. I melted it back together and it continues to work. Warranty was a non starter since I was out of the country, but I looked on Amazon to purchase another and unfortunately they are only available now in brown... :( Anyway, I found the belt to be very good for what I needed and better than expected.
I like the buckle design on this belt because it is fast and secure The inside zipper compartment is sturdy enough and looks like it will hold up. I have not yet used the belt on a trip but plan to do so soon.
Worked well until I retightened it and the buckle came off and broke. I have written to Zero Grid for a new buckle and am waiting for a reply. Addendum: no reply to my email to them on their website. They finally answered on Amazon that they would make things "right". By the time that reply arrived, I returned the belt & broken buckle to Amazon for a refund. No further communication from them. I am changing my rating to one star.
I have used "Money belts" in the past but could only place a few bills in the compartment. Getting ready for a long trip where cash was a necessity, I purchased this belt.. Its wider than most, easily adjustable length and non-metal buckle meeting all my criteria. The reasonable price clinched the purchase. After traveling to remote locations with multiple airplane connections I appreciated how well the belt held up, was never asked to remove my belt or got stopped at a TSA or international checkpoint. The belt returned from the 45 day adventure looking as if it were brand new. Excellent product.
The belt part is nice, and durable. The buckle is a good idea - but horrible in development. Half the time it pops off the belt, and the other part of the time it will not close. I have maybe had it buckle efficiently about 2% of the time. I will probably buy a replacement buckle and keep using the belt.
I had an issue with my belt. That issue was resolved by the company very quickly, which made me happy because I really love the belt. I would certainly do business with the company again.
As far as money belts go its really in a class of its own. The zipper area has enough room to fit 4 sets of bills end to end, folded in half. I found you can fit 60 bills in there with ease. I supposed you might be able to squeeze more in there but I would be concerned in ripping out stitching and wearing the zipper down prematurely. Anyways I personally fit 2 sets of bills (30 total bills) and a small survival kit in the belt. This far exceeded my last money belt. It was so narrow I could fit about 30 bills, but it was bulging and could fit nothing else.
Great product for what it's supposed to do: allow you to carry cash or copies of documents without giving access to pickpockets or falling victim to forgetfulness.
As soon as I got the belt, I wanted to test how much I can stuff in it. Without making the belt look stuffed to attract attention, I was able to put 3 stashes of 10 bills in it, with some room to add copies of documents. I folded the bills in half and placed the 3 stashes side by side. That left a little less than the length of a bill to accommodate copies of docs. I'd imagine that it will accommodate a bit less of certain foreign currencies (wider ones that you'd have to fold three-fold)
I haven't traveled with it by plane yet, so I don't know how TSA will react to it..whether I'll have to take it off through security is still questionable. The zippered compartment doesn't run along the whole length of the belt, so it's easy to buckle it.
Overall--as the title of my review says, the belt does what it's supposed to. It's simple and functional, exactly what I need.
So far so good. Been wearing it for a week and it's not had any issues. Only thing I don't like is the zipper pull is metal, not sure if it'll pass through the airport magtrom's or not. I was worried I'd feel it too but it's not noticeable against my waist between the belt and my pants.
Update: Yes the belt will pass through the magtromitor, I tested it at three airports here in the US. However it will not pass though the body scanner. The buckle and zipper show up on the scanner as will the magnetic strips contained in any of the US bills you have concealed inside it.
Update 2: Had an issue after a few months where the buckle broke, ordered a second unit and had the same issue. My guess was something was out of spec. I contacted Zero Grids CS department, they responded very quickly and were awesome at getting me two replacements and included a hand written note and small gift. Could not have asked for better customer service, I would not hesitate to purchase from Zero Grid again.
A dia de hoy (10-2023) lo sigo usando, lo compre hace años atras y aun me dura tal cual, ni pelado ni nada desgastado, super comodo y va genial para viajes, guardar alla el dinero es un gran que incluso en los aeropuertos puedes pasar sin quitartelo porque no pita.
Usata per lungo viaggio in Sudamerica. Buona soluzione per portare con sé dei soldi in sicurezza (io ci tenevo alcune banconote da usare come backup nel caso di bisogno o emergenza) in paesi e zone non del tutto tranquille. Fortunatamente è stata più utile psicologicamente che dal punto di vista pratico, visto che non mi è successo nulla di sgradevole. Il fatto che tutto sommato sia più che sufficientemente disegnata come cintura (la fibbia di chiusura è un po' dura, ma questo poi la fa reggere bene) mi ha indotto ad usarla praticamente sempre al posto della cintura classica anche per la comodità di non doverla togliere per passare sotto i metal detector grazie al fatto di essere completamente in plastica. Per me è stato un buon prodotto e quindi lo consiglio.
Bonjour, Achetée pour un voyage en Thaïlande j'en ai été parfaitement satisfait. Sa boucle en plastique évite d'avoir à retirer la ceinture au passage des portiques des aéroports. Elle est suffisamment costaud pour bien maintenir short et Jean's en tout genre. Elle permet de cacher plus de 1500€ en pliant proprement les différentes liasses de billets sans pour autant la déformer complètement. Il faut bien prendre soin de protéger les billets de l'humidité (film fraicheur pour frigidaire) car cette cachette n'est pas étanche...mais après avoir passé une journée en avion/bateau/port et shopping je n'ai pas eu de déboires significatifs. Veillez à retirer l'argent nécessaire pour la journée de visite afin de ne pas avoir à ouvrir à tout instant la fermeture éclair de votre ceinture car c'est peu pratique et ça dévoile rapidement la cachette aux yeux malveillants ! ! En conclusion, ces achats (j'en avais pris 2, une pour mon épouse et une pour moi même afin ne pas mettre tous les œufs dans le même panier) ont été très bénéfiques car peu chers et très pratiques pour nos 10 jours de congés. Elles sont rangées à côté de nos sacs à dos et autres valises en attendant nos prochaines escapades. Bonnes découvertes à vous tous ! ! !
