From a friend in California on her way to Costa Rica...

don't leave home without it

i am always freaked out about leaving my iPhone or wallet somewhere - and this is not what i want to worry about especially in costa rica, so i purchased these two wonderful items and am wild about them! the brilliant iPhone chain:
 
 
i'm also bringing my pacsafe backpack and camera bag as well as the pacsafe portable safe. i will travel light, bring very few clothes, but will be bringing my DSLR and several lenses - very excited about photography of costa rica and photos of my son in his new life! xoxo