How do you Outsmart the Threats of Commute in Metro Manila?

I am a commuter and as a key in developing and shaping our country (as an employee), we must also protect and arm our special belongings when riding or using public transport system. A question from Pacsafe: Win Pacsafe Commutasafe 100 Laptop Bag! courtesy of Out of Town Blog.

I listed some helpful tips for us commuters on the go:
-Secure your wallet. Place them inside a safe location and can be easily remembered. Or you may use equipment or bag for protection like items from Pacsafe.
-Carry small amount of money or distribute them from different places of your bag and pockets.
-Do not walk or cross in dark places and vicinity.
-Walk on the sidewalk opposite the flow of traffic in order to see any vehicle coming towards your way.
-Place your key where you can easily access it to avoid staying longer when opening the gate of our home.
-Don’t accept rides from strangers, and don’t respond to comments from strangers on the streets.
-Be alert for suspicious persons, especially around banks, stores, streets, and in your cars or homes.
-Keep it cool and stay within your pace. Be mindful of the surroundings and to any presence of threats and robbers.
-Have your fare or pass ready in hand when boarding any mass transport system to avoid displaying your wallet and valuable items.

Pacsafe Commutasafe 100

 

One of my favorite Pacsafe Item is Pacsafe Commutasafe 100 - one of the best laptop bag that I may use during my field work and when traveling or commuting.

The slashproof CommutaSafe 100 provides all encompassing protection for your laptop with a built-in, fully padded laptop sleeve. A combination lock built-in to the slashproof shoulder strap allows the CommutaSafe 100 to both lock closed and lock around a secure fixture.

Features
-eXomesh® Slashguard in lower front and bottom panels
-Slashproof adjustable shoulder strap
-Snatchproof shoulder strap with built-in combination lock not only anchors the bag to a secure fixture but locks it there as well
-Tamperproof screw-fastening metal nut on strap-end opposite combination lock, nut-tightening tool include
-Tamperproof lockable zippers on main compartment
-Fully padded built-in laptop sleeve – fits most 15” laptops
-2 padded mobile phone / PDA / digital camera / mp3 player pockets
-Practical internal organisation including 2 large pockets, 1 large zippered pocket, card slots and pen holders
-2 water bottle / compact umbrella side pockets
-Rear sleeve to secure bag on wheeled luggage handles
-Comfortable padded adjustable non-slip shoulder strap
-Outer front slip pocket

Specifications
-Materials: 840 ballistic nylon, high-tensile stainless steel wire
-Dimensions: 40.5 x 32 x 16 cm / 16 x 12.5 x 6.25 in
-Laptop Sleeve Dimensions: 37 x 27 x 4.5 cm / 14.5 x 10.5 x 1.75 in
-Maximum strap length: 158 cm / 62.2 in
-Minimum strap length: 102 cm / 40.2 in

from http://www.botachtactical.com/paco100bucob.html 

And as a rule or TIP 101 on the road, never forget to pray. Call for His help before going out and for every goo chance that He is giving to us.

Here are som usefull links:
http://outoftownblog.com 
http://www.facebook.com/PacsafePH
http://outoftownblog.com/how-do-you-outsmart-the-threats-of-commute-in-metro-manila-win-pacsafe-commutasafe-100-laptop-bag/ 
 http://www.botachtactical.com/paco100bucob.html