Types of portable safes - which one is right for you?

As we spend more time ‘on the go’ and have increasing demands for being able to live a mobile lifestyle, so too our security needs are changing. But there is no reason why we can’t fully secure our valuable items while also living life on the road. Whether you travel a lot for work or pleasure, or have temporary living arrangements, or you simply want to secure your valuables while enjoying a hobby or interest, then portable safes are available, and you just need to choose the one that suits you best.

By definition, portable safes are not very big, but they are sufficiently sized to accommodate a good range of everyday valuable items. So depending on why you are mobile and on the move, a portable safe is good for; car keys, house keys, a purse or wallet, credit and debit cards, a mobile phone, jewellery, watches, passports and travel documentation.

If you are travelling then you can never be too sure how effective or reliable a hotel safe is, or you might prefer not to use one at all and to keep items on you. Similarly, even if you are at the gym or the swimming baths, a portable safe enables you to keep valuable items with you while you are out of the house, and you can secure them in a locker. Portable safes are also ideal for use on caravan or motorhome holidays, and if you are driving a lot for work.

So what type of portable safe is the best one for you?

• Lockbox style safe – The lockbox style safe is a very popular choice as it is simple and effective. It is designed much like a glasses case, but is slightly larger. It can be opened using a unique four-digit code and can be carried with you to secure in internal safes, or in a locker if you are at the gym. Some lockbox style portable safes have a security cable attached, so that you can secure it to a fixed object. This portable safe supplied by MB Direct - The Masterlock 5900 - is a lockbox style that is lightweight, but also strong and robust, and also comes with a headphone socket, which enables you to listen to music or charge your smartphone while carrying the safe.
• Cashbox style – This type of safe is often used by a business for carrying petty cash and can therefore be stored in a larger safe or locked in a lockable desk drawer. For a small business this might be all the security you need, and it is ideal for carrying small amounts of cash and any valuables. This type of safe is also popular for using externally, such as use as a cash register for street food vans, markets and stalls at events. A plastic tray insert enables you to separate coins for change and to store notes and other valuables underneath. This type of safe can be secured using a traditional key or a four-digit code.
• Cable lock safes – As mentioned above, many portable safes now come with a strong and robust cable attached, so that you can secure the safe to a permanent fixture, perhaps in a hotel room if it doesn’t have a safe, or in a caravan.
• Biometric safes – This type of portable safe can only be accessed using a biometric feature that the user has set up themselves. So this could be a fingerprint, an eye retina scan or a facial scan. This is a very sophisticated level of security and is probably the highest level of security you can achieve, because it is impossible to bypass or copy and is completely unique to you.
• Waterproof safes – If you live or are staying in an area of high potential flooding then a waterproof safe is essential to protect your valuables. This can work even if a portable safe has to be stored underground for a period of time, where damp and moisture can accumulate quite quickly, and can start to damage your property and valuables.

So having a portable safe ensures that you can maintain high levels of security whenever you leave the home. If this is a frequent occurrence then having the right portable safe is really important, because you are relying on it much more often. This is why you should choose the type of portable safe that suits your practical needs, while at the same time providing the level of security and peace of mind that you require.

Check out our range of safes at MB Direct and order online today, you can also speak to our experts about the right type of safe for your needs and we will be happy to identify the right safe for you, from our extensive online range.