Like most people, the one thing I obsess about on every trip is my passport.
So I was horrified and inspired by Patrick Dichter’s story. You can – and should – read it here, and see how he’s turned every traveler’s nightmare into an amazing product that I can’t wait to use myself.
Basically, a gate agent wouldn’t let him get on a plane to Rome because his passport showed signs of “wear and tear.” This cost him time, money and a lot of aggravation and stress.
To make sure something like that never happens to anyone else, he created the Passport Protector, a hardcore but lightweight case that lives up to its name.
Patrick has almost reached his Indiegogo fundraising campaign goal, and you can help out by donating here.
What I love about this, besides the product itself, is that a percentage of sales will go toward study abroad scholarships so more people can get the opportunity to travel.
With just a few days left, I hope you’ll get involved and share this with anyone passionate about travel. Then start planning your next trip!
I could really use this. This is a great idea.
This looks like a great product for those who travel
What a fantastic idea! I could definitley use something like this!!
I could have used something like this when I traveled Europe as a college student.
What a great product! I have only ever used my passport twice but it definitely has some wear even with that little of use.
Nice! I can use this when I travel!
What an awesome thing born from a very frustrating experience. I hope he reaches his goal.
Thanks for the reminder that I, too, need to renew my passport. My daughter leaves in a few months for a year in Amsterdam, and something like this would give mama a little more peace of mind. Also, I love supporting Kickstarter and Indiegogo campaigns!
Always a great idea to carry extra protection.
Which reminds me: when my brother was in Rome last year, his girlfriend was almost attacked by a group of men. My brother is a bit crazy when he is angry (which is almost never) and at 6′ 3″ his height can usually scare the dickens out of someone. And it did. Lucky the men didn’t pull a knife. My point is if his girlfriend got robbed, what protection is there? You can never be too careful while traveling.
Very cool! I love that a percentage of sales will go toward study abroad scholarships.
Thank you for reminding me that I need to update my passport!!
This made me think of the father who just was in the news stranded because his kid DREW ON HIS PASSPORT!
Perhaps he could have used one of these? 😉
Great product! Getting another stamp in my passport this October.
I had never heard of this before. How crazy!!
I’m embarrassed to admit I don’t have a passport. Haven’t needed one… but will soon. And when I get it, I will also get this Passport Protector. Seems a fabulous idea. Best wishes to the creators for huge success with it.
Oh, I sooo need one of these Lois! I too am always worried about my passport — we keep them in our dive books…not that bright but they are always with us! This will help us keep them safe and dry, and give back in the process! Got to love that!
This looks like a much needed product for those who travel often! My husband is always worried that he will have similar issues with his passport too!
I would so buy this! its a great idea especially considering the # of years a passport is valid for.
That IS a horror story.
This happened to my son Chris when we went to London a few years ago. Unbeknownst to me, he had washed his passport in the pocket of his jeans and it really was a mess. We were fortunate that the gate agent let him in to London, but were told he couldn’t get out without a new passport. So my husband and son spent 2 days of a weeklong trip at the American Embassy trying to get his passport replaced. I’ll be first in line to buy this for my entire family!
I don’t have a passport at the moment. But, if I ever do get one I will keep this in mind.
Oh my gosh this is exactly what I need too! Thanks for sharing his story 🙂
I could definitely use one of these. Mine just comes along with me in my wallet… maybe not the best idea.
This looks like a great product. Hopefully he will be able to meet his funding goals.
This is a great idea! I could really use this the next time I go out of the country.
Great idea, my husband is always laughing at me because I’m obsessed with our passports every time we leave the country but the idea of something happens are we get stuck on a different country just freaks me out
I need to check this out for when my husband travels out of the country for business, very nice way to keep everything together.
This does seem like an amazing product! I know that I was obsessing over keeping my smartphone and license together while in the states…never mind a passport abroad.
When you’re traveling, you really get way too much going on. So I think this is absolutely perfect and a good way to help keep the most important thing you will have traveling safe!