I first met Adam Rapp 10 years ago when he had just started his business, Clothing Arts.
He began his business by creating a line of travel pants with a number of features that prevent casual theft while traveling.
Thus was born his pick-pocket proof pants.
I was hooked from the beginning.
As a female traveler, safety is a high priority for me. And any device, gadget or clothing item that helps ensure my personal safety has always caught my attention.
I owned a pair of these pick-pocket proof pants early on and always loved them. I was so happy to reconnect with Adam recently and learn that they had increased their line of women’s pants to include not only an updated version of their travel pants (pictured here) but also business pants as well as jeans, a shirt, a skirt and a dress.
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The idea is that these clothes have design features that make it difficult for a thief to easily rob you. It’s my experience that most theft while traveling happens in a casual manner. You’ve left your phone sticking out of your pocket and someone lifts it or you tuck cash into a front pocket and someone quickly snatches it in a crowded train station.
This apparel line from Clothing Arts is designed to make that difficult or outright impossible for someone to pick your pocket.
For example, the front zippered pockets are designed so that the zipper zips up to close, rather than down. It’s far more difficult to zip up than to zip down as you don’t have the same leverage as when you zip down.
So you can keep your phone (the pocket is deep enough for a phone), your cash or any other valuables in a front zippered pocket and it’s not going anywhere unless you’re the one unzipping it.
There are also hidden pockets throughout the pants and you’ll find smaller pockets within other pockets where you can tuck away extra cash.
For the past six weeks or so, I’ve been testing out both the travel pants and the business pants.
I’ve noticed a couple of improvements since the early days of their development. Most notably, the women’s fit seems to be spot on. Adam told me they brought on a female designer for the women’s line and it’s worked well for them! I’m really happy with the shape and comfort of both of these pants.
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Adam wished me luck finding all the hidden pockets and I thought, “How hard can THAT be?” Well, it turns out, it’s not as easy as you might think as I found new pockets each day that I wore the pants (I think I have found them all now). If they weren’t obvious to me, no way is a thief going to find them.
At this moment, you can save 25% off your clothes from Clothing Arts! I recommend you give them a test drive.
BUT, you can also enter to win a pair of your very own!!!
If you’d like to win your own pair of pick-pocket proof pants, it’s super easy!
1) First, make sure you’re subscribed to my newsletter.
2) For a second entry, follow me on Instagram.
2) Then, leave a comment below or send me an email to let me know you’re both a newsletter subscriber and Instagram follower (leave your Instagram info so I can follow you back!).
The Deets:
* Approximate value for a pair of Pick-Pocket Proof Pants is $135!
* Contest closes at 11:59 pm PST on January 31, 2024 and the lucky winner will be chosen on February 1, 2024.
* Item will ship to a randomly drawn winner anywhere in the world. Winner will have three days to reply once being notified. If no response, a new winner will be chosen 🙂
Good luck!
Hi, I am a subscriber and IG follower (@vivbert) though my account is more about me staying on top of those I follow rather than doing much of my own posting, which is more of my dog than of me.
I enjoy your newsletter and always watch where you are organizing trips, hoping one day I will join you. Thanks for sharing all that you write about!
These sound perfect.
Would love to win a pair as we are going to Rome where I was pickpocketed years ago and can’t forget !
Thanks and I follow on instagram too.
just followed you on insta 🙂
Happy New Year Beth?
~Sabina
I’m a newsletter subscriber [email protected] and Instagram follower @orchidlady01
Hi there,
Love you enthusiasm. I’m both a newsletter subscriber and Instagram follower of yours.
Carol Williams
Hi Beth,
I love the idea of pick-pocket proof pants especially for travel.
I subscribe to your newsletter and follow you on Instagram. My Instagram name is: Jani Gordon
Have fun in Finland. I wish I had January free to travel with you on this trip. Have fun and hope you witness the Aurora.
Please enter my name in the drawing for PPP!
Hi Beth, aim in for the drawing….and looking forward to Cuba.
Colleen
Oh crud, can you remove my last one? I didn’t think it’d show my whole name.
These look really nice. I wear Athleta pants with zippers but these would be better.
Fun contest! Just an email gal. ?
Hello! I love your newsletter and I follow you on Instagram. These pants look amazing!
subscriber and followed you on instagram ??. @dreamlifeawake
Have been a subscriber since my first solo trip that has turned into a lifelong adventure 14 years ago!
Beth, I would love to win a pair of these. See you soon!
I’m all about safety while traveling and hoping to win a pair of pants that would accomplish that goal some measure would be great!
These pants sound great! I’ve just sewn velcro into the tops of some pockets which is okay, but the zips sound far more effective. Love hidden zip pockets. I get and love your newsletter but am not on Instagram… THANKS!!!
Hi Beth,
I’m a subscriber and Instagram follower (I’m rubelsusan.) I’ll consider buying these before going to Switzerland and southern Italy this summer, but first I’ll wait and see if I’m the lucky winner:~)
Happy New Year!
Sue
Happy New Year! I’m a subscriber to your newsletter and follow you on instagram. I would love those pants to take on all my trips! Thank you!????
Yay! I subscribe to the newletter (which is how I found out about this contest) and I am a follower in Instagram (@goingroundandround). I’ve been eyeing these pants for awhile. Thanks!!
~Noelle
Been following a while!
Hi Beth, I just followed your Instagram and am already a subscriber of your newsletter. Not very active on Instagram though. My handle is IsmailNajua. Fingers-crossed for a PPPP!
Happy New Year! I’m a newsletter and Insta follower. kidding_around_photography. Looking forward to many travels in the new year. sure would love some of the pants!
Cheers!
~Erin
Beth, I love that you continue to follow your passion, ever since we met at Wide World Books years ago. I subscribe & read all of your newsletters which always get my travel juices flowing. At 79 I continue to explore the world! I’d love to win a pair of these pants!
Frauke
Hi Beth – I am a newsletter subscriber (which I have enjoyed) and I have followed you on instagram @juliejohnsonmt. Happy travels!
I love these pants and I follow your adventures. Your trips inspire me to get out and enjoy the world.
I am new to Wanderlust. I am a subscriber but I am not on Instagram. I really want to win the pants.
I am a newsletter subscriber & Facebook. No Instagram
These pants look great. I receive your newsletter and follow on Instagram. I am @ginamartinezbald
Just followed you on Instagram. Already a newsletter subscriber.
Thanks for all the info and the pants look great! M
I follow you on Instagram (@tamelasr27) and also subscribe to the newsletter.
Love virtual trips with you and look forward to another trip with friends.
Tamela Robinson
I would love a pair of good comfortable travel pants. I follow you on Facebook, Instagram, and a long time subscriber of your newsletter.