Editor's Note: This is your 5th stopped pick-pocket in a row from Spain. It also marks your first stops in both Segovia (famous for its Roman Aqueduct & Alcázar Castle pictured above) and Granada (Alhambra Palace). Dave G. has been wearing his Adventure Traveler Pants & Shorts since 2023. He titled his testimonial, "Grateful & Confident," so we just went with that as our title as well!

Dear Clothing Arts,

I just recently returned from a trip to Spain and had two attempts to relieve me of my wallet or other possessions. The first was in Segovia, where I had just taken some Euros from the ATM. I must have been followed, because while I was standing on the outskirts of a small crowd ten minutes later, I felt the bump and then felt the hand near my back pocket. There was no reason for this woman pushing a stroller and with a young child next to her to be that close to me, since there was plenty of room to not bump me. As I turned to see who and what, they were in a hurry to leave without a word of apology.

The second attempt was in Granada at the Palace - two women must have been working together. They looked like tourists, too. My girlfriend actually got a picture of one of them just before they made their move. She saw it happening but was too far away to warn me. Thankfully, I didn't need the warning. I felt the bump and the grab attempt, but they were unsuccessful. They also scurried away quickly, most likely looking for their next victim.

I didn't go anywhere without wearing either a pair of pick pocket proof pants or shorts the whole time while in Spain. I was confident that I was not going to be a victim. Great product. I am buying her a pair so I don't have to carry everything in my pockets.

Sincerely,

Dave G. from Stafford, Virginia

Editor's Note: This is your 30th known stop in Barcelona. Phil was wearing the Business Traveler Line when the pick-pocket attempt was made, as he has both our pants and shorts from this style.

Dear Clothing Arts,

I was surrounded by pickpockets on the Barcelona subway two days ago. My wife saw one going for a zipper on the bag I was carrying and warned me. A second member of the group tried to confuse us by asking if we were exiting while at the same time actively trying to block my exit path from the train. There was lots of bumping as I barely made it out the door, and I think without the double front pocket, they would snatched my wallet.  

- Phil R. from Tokyo, Japan

Editor's Note: This is your 8th and 9th stopped pick-pockets in Madrid... that we know about! John was wearing his Explorer Travel Jeans on his travel.

Dear Clothing Arts,

I'm traveling to Spain and have already been using your jeans, which saved me more than once from light-fingered people just waiting for a target.

The first stop occurred at the Madrid airport. I'm usually focused on my surroundings, but I lost my situational awareness for a moment as I was concentrating on the flight information display board. I felt a light touch on my right front pocket. I had put my credit cards into the right pocket but had zipped them into the inside pocket. Had I not, I am sure he would have had them I his possession because when I turned around he had already disappeared into the crowd behind me.

The second attempt was at the Madrid train terminal. I caught sight of an older man holding an open newspaper and a casualty walking in my direction. Next thing I know, he's trying to chat with me in Spanish, still holding the newspaper. I felt a light touch again on my right side and slapped my hand down through his paper and onto my pants. I heard a yelp from what sounded like a child. And sure enough, this character had taught a child to pick pockets while he hit them with his newspaper. But once again, the young girl only reached air as I had everything securely zipped. I felt bad for hurting her (they both ran off like a bullet).

Once again, the jeans saved my cards from becoming public knowledge and saved my holiday. I now wear those jeans at the airport and anytime I travel. They have been worth every penny.

- John W. from Toronto, Canada

Editor's Note: This is your 29th known stop in Barcelona, and another successful stopped pick-pocket from a traveler wearing our Women's Travel Pants!

Dear Clothing Arts,

I was in Madrid when I read your email about the 249th attempt. A couple of days later, I was in Barcelona. I felt confident with my passport zipped and buttoned on my left side. After my tour group's final dinner at a restaurant, we all walked as a group to the escalators to exit the building.

Within a microsecond, there was a tall man in a black jacket directly in front of me who came from my right side. I saw another man in a black jacket fumble in front of him. As the man in front of me came to a hard stop, I instinctively put my hands up and touched his back because he was too close. Then they disappeared and did not get on the escalator. One of my travel partners on my left side saw this and asked, "Did they get anything - check your pockets."  

My right upper pocket was still zipped (with my remaining couple of Euros). My side pocket was intentionally left unbuttoned as I had nothing in it. I never felt anyone, but I suspect they were hoping for some goodies from my open pocket. I normally carry my phone in this pocket, however, I always kept it in my hand when in public.

In my case, I initially just thought it was someone who stumbled, but after I thought about it, it was their ploy to get close to me. My story might be a good heads-up for others.

I found your product from a Facebook ad a couple of years ago. I bought a couple, knowing I would be traveling after the pandemic subsided. I wear them almost every day! I no longer carry a purse and know I can easily take all my essentials and keep them secure. I don't worry about pickpockets at home, but I love the zippers to keep everything intact. I recently bought my 4th pair!! I need the tall style and am happy they are the perfect length for me.

Thanks for a great product!

- Barbara F. from Minnesota

P.S. I also appreciate the easy hand wash and hang dry quality of the fabric so I always had fresh clothing during my travels.

Editor's Note: This is your 28th stopped pick-pocket in Barcelona... that we know about! Malcolm's testimonial came to us via a ★★★★★ review of our Flagship Adventure Traveler Pants. He has been a long-time wear of Pick-Pocket Proof Travelwear, first upgrading in 2018. We followed up with him to learn more about how it happened: "I was in BCN for work and was waiting outside a very popular restaurant for a table in the evening, and this charming guy started chatting to me and brushed up against me. I felt his hand try to undo the external tab, and I backed away and yelled, 'Pick-pocket.' He rapidly disappeared."

Editor's Note: ​ This is your 27th stopped pick-pocket in Barcelona. Glenn was wearing a pair of our Adventure Traveler Pants in Spain when the pick-pocket marked him. This testimonial came to us via a Facebook comment.

Editor's Note: This is your 7th known stopped pick-pocket in Mardid (two in a row) and your 26th stop in Barcelona. This testimonial came to us via a Facebook comment. Addi B. is from St. Paul, Minnesota and has been a long time wearer of our apparel, first upgrading in 2017. He now has pretty much everything we make!!

Editor's Note: This is your 6th known stopped pick-pocket in Mardid. Henry E from Ocala, Florida sent in his testimonial via a ***** review of our Business Traveler Pants. Here is how it happened:

Editor's Note: This is your 48th stopped pick-pocket in Paris and your 24th in Barcelona... that we know about! John was wearing our Convertible Travel Pants.

Dear Clothing Arts,

Purchased two pair of your pants for a trip across Western Europe. I Got bumped in Paris, Biarritz, and Barcelona but never lost a thing!

The bumps were mostly from young children who were around 12 years old. The best thing was that they quickly backed off when they realized it wasn’t an easy hit.

I'm going to Iceland, Norway, Israel, Egypt, and Jordan this year. Guess what pants I will be wearing!

- John W. from Idaho

Editor's Note:  This is your 23rd known stopped pick-pocket in Barcelona and your 231st overall around-the-world. William C. has been a long time wearer of our apparel since 2019!!

Dear Clothing Arts,

I just returned from Barcelona and Lisbon and wore my CA Travel pants while not in my room. Someone unsuccessfully tried to pickpocket me on the escalator at the Collblanc Metro Station in Barcelona. He was pretty good and got my rear buttons undone and partially opened the next zipper. I didn't realize it until I sat on the Metro platform a few minutes later. He didn't get my wallet!​

​However, on the escalator, I did feel a light "tickling" on the back of my pants, but each time I turned around, there was nobody immediately next to me. On the next day, on the same escalator, I realized that standing two steps behind someone on an escalator provided near-perfect access to the pants pocket of the person in front of you.​

I have lost nearly 60 lbs recently, but I am glad to have decided to wear my loose CA travel pants with a snug belt for my trip to Europe!

I am thinking about ordering a better-fitting pair before my next trip!​

- William C. from Midvale, Utah