11 Compact Safety Gadgets From Amazon for Travel

While we would all love for summer vacation to go exactly as planned, we should also be prepared for the unexpected. We’re not just talking lost luggage and flight delays; making sure you put safety at the top of your mind when traveling is of the utmost importance. Thankfully, Amazon has a handful of compact safety devices that can be discreetly attached to a keychain or stored away in your luggage or weekender bag.

These gadgets include personal safety alarms, a window breaker and a seatbelt cutter to give you peace of mind on road trips, and even a mini air horn that can be heard up to a mile away. And because your vacation budget should be spent on trinkets from your destination and good eats, everything on our list is less than $25.

Best Travel Safety Devices Under $25 

• Original Defense Siren Self-Defense Alarm, $20
• Hhxs Window Breaker Seatbelt Cutter, $9
• Sabre Pepper Spray and Stun Gun with Flashlight, From $21
• Munio Original Self-Defense Keychain Kit, $17
• Hnhmt Portable Door Lock and Door Stop Alarm Set, $13
• Simjar Key Finder with Remote, $17 with coupon (was $20)
• Geanli Portable Door Jammer, $17 with coupon (was $20)
• Guard Dog Security Air Horn For Safety, $13 
• Jaswill Portable Door Lock, $6
• Futuresteps Emergency Brass Whistle, $9

Original Defense Siren Self-Defense Alarm

This personal safety alarm is a big seller on Amazon, with more than 2,000 shoppers adding it to their carts in just the last month. Just attach the alarm to your keychain or purse handle, and if you feel unsafe, remove the alarm’s pin to activate a siren and flashing strobe light. The alarm will run continually for up to 40 minutes, but it can also be shut off manually once you are safe. Shoppers say the alarm adds a layer of security to travel and outdoor walks. “I am going to be traveling by myself and wanted something that I can carry on planes,” one shopper wrote. “This is so loud when activated that I feel it will give me some peace of mind. It is a very convenient shape and size.”

Hhxs Window Breaker Seatbelt Cutter

Road trips and long drives in the fresh summer air can be the perfect getaway, but you’ll want to make sure you’re as safe as possible. This window breaker doubles as a seatbelt cutter, so you can get out of your vehicle in the event of an accident. The gadget can break tempered glass and cut through seatbelts in seconds, whether your vehicle is on the road or underwater. The tool can be placed on your keychain or kept in the glovebox or center console of your car.

Sabre Pepper Spray and Stun Gun with Flashlight

This Sabre brand safety device has three elements to help keep you safe in various situations. Equipped with pepper spray, a stun gun, and a flashlight, it is one of Amazon’s best-selling safety devices. The pepper spray contains 25 bursts and deploys a powerful stream, while the stun gun delivers enough of a shock to defend yourself against an attacker. The flashlight can help you locate locks in the dark, find your keys or phone, or light the way during a roadside emergency. The gadget includes a rechargeable battery for multiple uses and a holster for easy carrying. (Note: Pepper spray laws vary by state.)

Keep scrolling to shop more of the best under-$25 compact devices you can buy on Amazon before traveling.

Munio Original Self-Defense Keychain Kit

Hnhmt Portable Door Lock and Door Stop Alarm Set

Simjar Key Finder with Remote

Original Defense Siren Self-Defense Alarm

Geanli Portable Door Jammer

Guard Dog Security Air Horn For Safety

Jaswill Portable Door Lock

Futuresteps Emergency Brass Whistle

Airkit RFID-Blocking Wallet