Pickpocket-proof.

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Most women's purses are a pickpocket's delight since they are usually so easy to get a hand into, especially in crowded stores, buses or trains, and restaurants. Even a zippered compartment inside them represents little challenge to a skillful pro. If you really crave security for your valuables, the answer is the Unpickpocketable Pocketbook Hobo from J. Duren, Novato, Calif.

The secret here is a hidden zippered compartment at the very bottom of the bag. We don't care if the dip has been trained by Charles Dickens' master thief, Fagin, there's no way to get to that compartment without being noticed. Obviously, the placement makes it inconvenient for even the owner to get to, so it's not designed for a wallet you have to reach into frequently. For that, you'll have to take other commonsense precautions. However, for items such as passports, travelers checks, or jewelry and extra cash when traveling, it is...