It’s estimated that every day around 400,000 pick pocket incidents occur across the world, with 6,000 in Barcelona alone. And as most people travel today with an increasing number of gadgets, from a smart phone to laptops, the risk of losing something valuable on the road is high. This is where a backpack like the XD Designs Bobby comes into its own.
- What Is It: An anti-theft backpack.
- Why Buy It: It’s safe, and comes with plenty of perks.
- The Details: The XD Design Bobby Anti-Theft Backpack comes in Black/Grey rrp $119.95, available from www.culturekings.com.au.
Road Test
The XD Design Bobby Anti-Theft Backpack comes with key safety features including cut-proof material, hidden zipper closures, and secret pockets to keep your belongings safe during your travels. The designer of this must-have travel bag is Thomas Droze, a designer with a passion for travel, who joined XD Designs from Shanghai in 2014, and from personal experience wanted to develop the best anti-theft backpack in the world. He called the Bobby after the well known nickname for the London police. Design features include a concealed opening to protect what’s inside, and a hidden pocket in the back so you can access items such as travel cards, a passport or your wallet.
Besides being an effective anti-theft backpack, however, the Bobby also looks great, and comes with a lineup of additional useful features ideal for people on the go; an integrated USB charging port, a weight balance, illuminating safety strips, and a luggage strap. And besides being cut-proof and sturdy, it’s shockproof, it has strong YKK zippers, and the fabric its made of water repellent. Size wise the Bobby is 450mm high x 300 mm wide x 165mm deep; the interior is where you’ll find the pockets including one for laptops, and storage for other items including a tablet, stationery, a water bottle and more. Travel in safety with the Bobby; you’ll not only protect your belongs but will also have a stylish bag on your back.
UltimateTravelMagazine.com Loves
- The secret compartments.
- The fabric, which is cut proof and waterproof.
- It looks great.
Insider Tips
- Although luggage tags are supplied with the Bobby, jazz up its conservative look with something cool and colourful to match your personal style.
- By:
- Ben Hall