Updated: January 5th, 2021

As time moves on, and as technology continues to change, crime patterns have also changed. You can never predict how crime will effect your area, and your home. Sometimes, the perfect solution to hide your valuables out of sight, and the best option is to get a diversion safe.

A diversion safe is essentially a safe that is disguised as something else. Unlike a traditional safe, it takes the form of a common household item, and often has a secret compartment where you can store valuables or specialty items. It is designed to be hidden in plain sight, so that the thief will not even know what they are looking for. Here are 7 of the best diversion safes you can choose from:

#1 Chapstick Diversion Safe Stash Can

Chapstick Diversion Safe Stash Can ReviewThere are certain objects that virtually everyone takes with them. Chapstick is one such example. Whether you are a man or woman, it is likely that you take this lip balm with you on occasion. The truth is that most of us have to battle dry, chapped lips at some point, so we will carry Chapstick in our jacket pocket, purse, or simply have it in our car. This is why it makes for the perfect stash box.

This hidden diversion safe is 3” x 1.1” x 0.5”, and comes with a false bottom that you can remove to be able to store small items, like pills or other similar sized items. It is the perfect choice for someone who needs a small space to store their item.But if you need a hidden safe that is a little bigger than this micro stash box, read on.

#2 Aquanet Diversion Safe

Aquanet Diversion SafeLike hairbrushes, common household items that you use on a regular basis can make for the perfect stash safe. These stash cans of Suave hairspray is a great example of such. These will fool any burglar.

This is a common product found in almost any bathroom or bedroom in the country. Both men and women need hairspray so they can look their absolute best, and this is why it makes for the perfect location for you to store your small valuables.

This looks exactly like a bottle of genuine hairspray, ensuring that it is the perfect ruse. The bottom deattaches to give you a decent amount of storage space. You will love the convenience and simplicity of this stash safe.

#3 Secret Stash Spy Sharpie Marker Hidden Compartment

Secret Stash Spy Sharpie Marker Hidden Compartment ReviewIf you are looking for a small area to hold pills or larger bills, then this is one of the cleverest options available. The Sharpie is another common item found in almost any home.

Most use it to permanently mark items around their home, and so they are often found in the desk drawer or in a pen holder. Many even take them inside their briefcase or purse.

This is why it makes for the perfect way to hide your valuable items. The marker untwists in the middle, giving you ample space to be able to store a few small, important items. Plus, no one will think anything about this because it still provides you with the marker you need.

#4 Gambling Personal Pocket Cash Drop Lock Box Safe

Gambling Personal Pocket Cash Drop Lock Box Safe ReviewMaybe what you are looking for is something to provide a little additional protection against yourself. Many of us go to casinos with the intention on spending only a small amount of money only to find the temptation to spend more to be too great. You don’t want to leave your money in your room, but know that it is going to be spent if you take it with you. This is where this particular stash safe comes into play.

The Gamble Box allows you to secure your additional money that you don’t want to spend under lock and key. It gives you an additional pouch to place the money you want to use, but that you don’t want to spend can be kept inside this box, which easily fits into your front or back pocket. This can provide you with that extra safeguard to keep you from overspending, or you could use it to store other valuable items.

#5 Barbasol Original Thick and Rich Cream Men Shaving Cream

Barbasol Original Thick and Rich Cream Men Shaving Cream ReviewVirtually every household has at least one can of shaving cream. It is one of the most common items found around the home, which makes it the ideal choice to store your valuables. This stash container can be placed in almost any room in your home, including in your bathroom, hall closet, bedroom, you could even have it stored in a shaving kit. It’s extra effective because it contains the name of one of the most popular shaving cream brands.

This is simply one of those items that the average robber is not going to take a thorough look at, unless they are intending to shave. Plus, it makes for the perfect container to take your valuables with you when you go on the road. Simply place it in your shaving kit or suitcase and you have the perfect disguise for your valuables.

#6 Book Safe With Combination

Book Safe With CombinationThis book diversion safe is the perfect place for your valuables. This diversion safe actually provides quite a bit more security than the average diversion safe. Within the book is an actual metal box that requires a combination lock to gain access. Not only does it have the secure and durable exterior, but you actually need to know the code to get in.

Unlike other safes on this list, simply knowing that this is a diversion safe doesn’t guarantee access. This is a particularly effective diversion safe if you have a bookshelf, library, or even just a home office.

It will fit in amongst your other books, and no one will be the wiser. It even comes in a variety of colors to ensure a perfect match. Plus, who doesn’t have a dictionary? No one will think twice about this diversion safe.

#7 Hanger Fireproof Diversion Safe

Hanger Fireproof Diversion SafeWhy not hide your valuables amongst your clothes? This hanger diversion pouch makes it possible. The hanger is meant to be strung up alongside all your clothes, and you can quite easily cover it up with a shirt, jacket, suit, or the like. It blends right into your cupboard, and no one will know of its existence.

This pouch is extra effective because it is highly resistance to fire damage. The pouch is designed with a fiberglass layer that resists heat up to 2000F. We also like that it’s actually a quite sizable pouch – measuring in at 16.5”x17.5”. This leaves plenty of room for cash, important documents, jewelry, or other valuables.

Even if you don’t use this as a hanger, it still provides the peace of mind that your valuables will be safe in the event of a fire.

Michel Pedneault

Michel Pedneault

Michel Pedneault has been blogging for more than three decades. He is a former lead writer at various self defense publishers. Michael has written 100s of reviews for various defense & tactical gear. He is fond of travelling, adventures and discovering new things. You can reach him at twitter @pedneault

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