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Master Lock Safe Space Portable Safe: Secure Valuables While on the Go (w. giveaway)

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There’s always lots of speculation and news stories about an increase in crime when temperatures rise but regardless of the season, it’s always important to safeguard personal belongings whether at home or away.  Sometimes during the summer months we let our guard down. Maybe we’ve embraced relaxation on vacation, left the garage door open as kids enjoy going in and out to fetch items for outdoor play, or forgotten about what we stashed in our pool bags while cooling off in the water.
A couple of years ago while vacationing with some friends in St. Croix, we witnessed a beach side robbery where thieves made off with another family’s backpack containing cash, credit cards, passports, car keys, and the key to their hotel.  We had been at this deserted beach for the better part of the day, spending most of our time in the water. We brought beach essentials and a little cash for food since our friend was driving. We put our belongings at a table in front of a nearby restaurant where we could see them at all times. From time to time, someone would walk along the beach and one of us would casually get out and go lay on a towel next to our things but otherwise, we enjoyed the water.
We were by ourselves until another family pulled up and put their items underneath the trees by the parking lot.  The father lit their barbecue, got in the water, and then put some hot dogs on their grill.  Just a few minutes after watching the man get back in the water, we heard shouting and the dad was running towards the trees, after men in a jeep who were speeding away with their backpack.
As you can imagine, it was too late. Everything was gone. The backpack that had been hanging on a tree adjacent to the parking lot was an easy target for thieves passing by.
Master Lock Safe Space Portable Safe

I hadn’t thought about this story until I received the SafeSpace Portable Safe from Master Lock. This durable portable safe is large enough to hold valuables such as a small digital camera, cash, credit cards, passports, and car keys in a cushy foam lined interior but the beauty of it is the embedded cable. The cable can be used as a handle for carrying but also as a way to lock the safe to stationary objects or wrap around the SafeSpace for an added level of security.  Since SafeSpace is water resistant, it can handle getting splashed while at the beach or poolside.

Had the family in St. Croix had their own SafeSpace, they could have locked up their valuables, chained it to a large tree limb, set the code, and enjoyed their time in the water knowing that their belongings were safe. Now that we have a SafeSpace, I can think of lots of uses for it both at home and while on vacation.
SafeSpace Portable Safe is $27.59 from Master Lock with free shipping.
Giveaway: Win a Master Lock SafeSpace Portable Safe by sharing where you’re most likely to use it by Monday, June 25. Include your email address or Twitter handle in your comment.
For an extra entry, Tweet this daily: @TechSavvyMama teams up w/ @MasterLockCo 2 help U secure valuables this summer. Win a SafeSpace Portable Safe: https://www.techsavvymama.com (1 entry/day)

I am part of Master Lock’s Live Secure Safety Squad where I receive products for review and will occasionally host product giveaways.  I have not been compensated for my involvement and all opinions are my own. 

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  1. Hanna says

    I’am doing an upcoming PCS ( military move ) and will be shuffling the family down the East coast with all our valuables this would be so amazing to have when we move this July!

  3. Ellen & Mike says

    I would definitely use this at the beach/pool like you mentioned but also when I’m at the park with my son and even shopping in the store. There are so many times I have my wallet and phone right there with me in the cart, stroller, etc. and it takes a split second to get distracted dealing with my son or looking at merchandise….someone could easily walk by and swipe my stuff!

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  8. tannawings says

    I would use this when my husband and I go to car shows or to auctions- when we make day trips. There are times I dont kike/need to carry a purse and when I do I am always afraid I will get it taken. This would be nice to lock it to the bottom of the seat rail in the car.

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  11. aahaft says

    what a wondeful idea! I’m planning on going with my twins to Sesame Place this summer and I was wondering where to put my phone and cash when we go on the water rides

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