38 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good idea, average execution, October 13, 2007
I first bought the Neck Pouch, but because wearing it around my neck was uncomfortable and obvious, I took to carrying it in a thigh pocket in my travel pants. After an unsuccessful attack by a gang of child thieves in Paraguay, I decided to buy the Leg Stash because I imagined it would provide greater security. I continue to believe the Leg Stash is more secure and is the best bet for securely carrying cash, cards and travel documents.
The big problem with the Leg Stash is poor durability. After only 4 months of continuous daily use, I was having a serious problem with the Velcro straps losing their grip and the Leg Stash falling down my leg. I contacted Eagle Creek about the problem and they told me to return the item for a replacement.
Update...after about seven months of continuous daily usage, it is very difficult to keep the Leg Stash in place, one or both of the Velcro straps quickly loses its grip.
Update...Eagle Creek replaced the original Leg Stash at no cost. I bought a second one, and similar to the first one, it began to lose its grip after 2 1/2 months of continuous daily usage and became difficult to keep in place after 4 months. In spite of these problems, I stand behind the Leg Stash. It proved its worth in Mexico City. I was jumped and my pockets emptied but the thieves missed the Leg Stash, preventing a disastrous loss of my travel documents, my bank and credit cards, and most of my cash.
Update...The concept of storing all travel documents, bank and credit cards and most cash in the leg stash proved its worth again. Pickpockets in Dar es Salaam managed to take a small amount of cash from my pocket, but nothing else was lost.
Update...I suspect that in order to make the Velcro straps comfortable on the leg, Eagle Creek uses a soft gripping material on the straps. This increases comfort but sacrifices durability. The very act of removing the Leg Stash by tearing the straps from the stash gradually destroys the gripping material on the straps. This destructive process can be slowed considerably by affixing the straps once and subsequently sliding the Leg Stash on and off the leg.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Worked great in Peru, May 2, 2009
This review is from: Eagle Creek Travel Gear Leg Stash (Apparel)
I wore this wallet on my leg for days on end- very comfortable and didn't slip a bit through all our hiking and climbing. My only complaint is the zippers jingle around a bit. I ended up breaking off the zipper pulls and operating the zippers with my thumb, a perfect solution for me.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Two Thumbs Up from Female Traveler, May 30, 2010
I traveled with this leg money belt for two weeks through London, Paris, and parts of Italy. I think it was an excellent purchase. I am on the slimmer side (5 feet, 9 inches and 130 pounds) and I did not have any trouble with the wallet sliding down my leg if I secured the velcro tightly around my leg. The money belt was quite comfortable and I often forgot that I was wearing it.
My only tiny complaint is that it is a bit awkward to get money out by lifting your pant leg up when you are purchasing something, and obviously, you cannot wear shorts or skirts and use this money belt.
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