Today, we are proud to bring you an incredible triple-stop from Venice, Italy! The beauty and uniqueness of the city create amazement and opportunities for distraction unique in all the world. Combine that with the confined spaces aboard the public boats, the vaporetto, which navigate its canals/waterways, and you have a pick-pocket's playground.

Travelers wearing their Pick-Pocket Proof ®️ Apparel have encountered pick-pockets here before but never like John W. from California, USA, did on a recent travel. His Adventure Travel Pants ran into not one, or two, but three pick-pockets! It is a good thing he had triple-secure pockets...

This testimonial came via Facebook and we followed up to learn more. We have not heard back to add more to the story, but based on when the story was submitted, it is time to publish it. We will follow up if / when we learn more.

Here is how it happened:

Editor's Note:  This testimonial came in via a Facebook post. The train referred to in the messages is the Circumvesuviana line. This is the train you would take to get to Pompeii or Herculaneum, which accounts for the high number of tourists and the pick-pockets who target them. Mike G. is from Utah, USA.

Editor's Note: This is your 26th known stopped pick-pocket in Rome!

Dear Clothing Arts,

On a recent trip to Rome, I got on a crowded tram heading to the train station. My wallet was in the front zippered pocket. As we got close to the station, the crowds thinned, but I was still being pressed by a couple of people. At one point, I looked down and saw a hand in my pocket trying to pull my wallet out. The zipper had been opened but slowed the thief down enough that I caught her red-handed.

Her accomplices intervened after I pushed the pickpocket away and yelled at her for trying to steal my wallet. They got off the tram at the next stop and disappeared into the crowds, but I still had my wallet thanks to your pants!

- Randall W. from Utah​

Editor's Note:  This is your 1st stop in Venice and 25th overall in Rome!

Dear Clothing Arts,

I bought my Adventure and Business pants with the anticipation of my trip to Italy. I was there for 10 days and we went all over. I got back today and can say these pants saved me... twice in 10 days.

Once on our train ride from Venice to Rome, I was wearing the Business Pants and had my wallet in the secret inside zipper. I noticed my outside zipper was undone while leaving the train.

Then, in Rome, while in line for the Colosseum, I was wearing the Adventure Pants and felt someone trying to unzip my pants pocket. They made it to the button flap.

Nice job Clothing Arts. Thank you.

- Austin J. from Utah, USA.

Editor's Note: This is your second stopped pick-pocket in Milan.

Dear Clothing Arts,

On a crowded Metro Line 1 in Milan eight days ago, I got sandwiched between a middle-aged woman holding some kind of drape over her arms and a younger woman asking me how to get to the Duomo, Milan’s fabulous cathedral, several stops ahead. As she kept directing attention to a small Metro map in her hand on my right, I felt pressure on my left from the other woman. As I tried to free myself from the squeeze, the younger woman became increasingly insistent that I help her. I had to raise my voice and shove myself clear.

At that point, I checked the zippered (but not buttoned) left front pocket of my pants and noticed that the zipper had been opened but my wallet was still with me. The two women exited abruptly at the next stop. Thanks for sparing me the nuisance of a stolen wallet. From now on I’ll also button shut my wallet pocket.

Thanks for the crafty pants,
Robert K, New Mexico, USA.

Editor's Note: Rome takes back the title of "unofficial" pick-pocket capital with 24 known stops. This is an excerpt from a recent Adventure Travel Pants review.

Rating: ★★★★★
Title: Excellent, purpose-built pants.

Quite simply these are very comfortable, purpose-built pants. I go on 2 or 3 vacations abroad each year and have mainly used a bulky money belt or 5.11 cargo pants for security in the past... After determining that the pants fit comfortably and all of the snaps, buttons, and zippers functioned I removed the sales tags and washed the pants prior to use. They laundered very well and came out of the dryer wrinkle-free. I wore the pants for a few days prior to vacation to get used to the fit and using the extra security pockets. They took some extra effort but were still able to be used in a functional manner. They are also stain and water repellent. I managed to splash water on the front of them while washing my hands and mostly all of the water beaded off the pants. They were comfortable to wear during 60+° days.

On the first day of my vacation, I wore the Adventure Travel Pants in Barcelona and felt confident that the pants would do their job. There were no issues with fit or function, and I was able to access my pockets when needed and immediately secure them after use. After embarking on our cruise, I saw another passenger wearing a pair of CA pants during a stop in Florence, Italy. As I was wearing mine at the time, he remarked about the pants and indicated that he was pleased with his collection, too.

Upon completion of our cruise, we spent several days in Rome and used public transportation and walked as well. The areas we visited were packed with tourists and others, and it would have been difficult to guard against thievery without my CA pants. During one packed day outside of the Vatican, I was constantly being pushed and jostled while in a large crowd. I noticed afterward that one of the buttons on my back pocket was undone, but the contents were still safe because of the other button and zipper. I also noticed there was some tugging on my right front pocket where my cell phone was, however, the button tab was secured and stopped the zipper from being undone. I’m sure this was an attempted theft that was prevented by the pants.

In closing, I think that the pants are well constructed and seem like they will hold up to heavy use during a vacation where pocket security is required. Although a bit pricey, consider the cost and aggravation.

- Edward B. from New Jersey, USA.

Editor's Note: This is the second stopped pick-pocket by a traveler wearing our Women's Travel Pants and the 23rd stopped pick-pocket in Rome!

Dear Clothing Arts,

I had a similar Rome incident in the subway/train at the end of my via Francigena hike from Lausanne. thanks for your product - I only wish you had smaller sizes for small women.

** We followed up to learn more about the story and to confirm that this was a stopped pick-pocket. Here is her response:

Yes, I was in the subway in Rome... I was standing up next to the pole, with some friends and another woman intentionally banged into me. It was clear that she was trying to pick my pocket. I yelled at her and pushed her away. Because of Clothing Arts, she didn’t have a chance to get anything. I had just finished the via Francigena and everything I owned was with me. Thanks to you I still have everything 🤗

- Gretel S. from Vermont, USA

Editor's Note: This testimonial came from a recent ***** review and is your 22nd stopped pick-pocket in Rome!

Dear Clothing Arts,

My order was back-ordered for about 8 weeks, but it was worth the wait. The color and fabric are awesome. It was everything I expected and wished for. I am a world traveler performing quality audits all over the world and have my share of pick-pocket attempts. The most recent one in Rome, Italy while on the train. A girl just made full body contact and that was enough to tell her to "Get away, don't touch me."

By this time I noticed she had already opened my pocket zipper on my pants. With your clever zipper design opening from the bottom up, that will immediately pose resistance in addition to the other safety features. I am truly happy with my purchase and can't wait till the next frustrated pick-pocket. I will order additional pants from you guys.

- Anthony A from California, USA