10 Of The Best Diversion Safes (Reviewed [year])
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Best for Keys
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07.19.2023
The world has changed so much in the past few years – some things got better, and some undoubtedly worse. Technology and science have us many advantages in terms of safety, but thefts and robberies still occur daily. That’s why you can never be too careful. We here at SafeNow.org researched the topic and found some items you might find useful.
We created a list of the top 10 diversion safes for your valuable objects – rest assured, they are all masterfully crafted, and even you will forget they are safes. Note that not all of the diversion safes listed below can hide the same value item because of their dimensions and appearance. Our top pick is the Book Safe with Metal Lockbox – so keep reading to find out why. In the following paragraphs, you’ll learn about:
- Best diversion safes
- A guide for choosing the best diversion safe for you
Here’s an instruction to check how to make a diversion safe.
Best Overall
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1. Book Safe with Metal Lockbox by Hengsheng
At last, our winner! The book diversion safe by Hengsheng is great for storing small valuable items and bigger ones, such as handguns. It has a 2 x 5.625 x 9-inch storage space, which is just enough for its function.
The design is also superb. It looks like a real book – unlike other safes that look like plastic from the outside. The weight is identical to a real book. However, the feature we liked best was the key-locking mechanism. This adds an extra layer of security for your hidden items.
Features:
- Best for: Hiding all kinds of valuables
- Package Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.1 x 2.2 inches
- Weight: 1.75 Pounds
What We Liked:
- Blends seamlessly
- It has a key-locking mechanism
- Fool-proof
- Sturdy
- The hiding compartment is big enough
What We Didn’t Like:
- A detail: it lacks the lettering on the spine, which might raise some questions
Verdict:
A complete, high-quality diversion safe with an added lockbox for extra security.
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Best for Keys
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2. Ram-Pro Hide-a-Spare-Key Fake Rock
All of us are familiar with the following: you go outside and later realize you forgot your home key. You can’t get in unless your roommate or relatives leave their spare keys in front of the door. The Ram-Pro Hide-a-Spare-Key Fake Rock is the ideal solution for this. This is a diversion safe that you can leave in plain sight. It is a key holder that looks like a real rock and is the perfect storage for your spare key. Plus, it is affordable – you can purchase one item of this diversion safe at 6.99$ or get two for 10.99$.
The inside of this rock diversion safe is 2-3/8″-long and 1″ wide, so it shall work for most keys. The outside molded poly-resin looks like a real rock – in size, texture, and shape. The manufacturers claim this product is weather-proof and wind-proof, but there is a debate on that topic. That is understandable since this key hider weighs only 0.25 pounds. However, that doesn’t make it less of a gem. It is great for camouflage and can be placed on rocky terrain or stable surfaces. However, be mindful to place it in an environment where it fits!
Features:
- Best for Hiding keys
- Dimensions: 11 x 11 x 11 inches
- Weight: 0.25 Pounds
What We Liked:
- Great for hiding keys in plain sight
- Just enough space for keys
- Looks real
- It comes at an affordable price
What We Didn’t Like:
- If not placed right, the white bottom of the item can give it out
- Not completely resistant to water and rust easily
Verdict:
A real-looking, fake rock diversion safe that’s very useful for storing a spare key outside.
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Best Storage
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3. Home Dictionary Book Safe with Combination Lock – Jssmst
Would a thief bother reading the books on your bookshelf? Probably not. The Jssmst Dictionary diversion safe is a great option for hiding small valuables. This book safe comes in three color options: black, navy, and pink. It has the dimensions of and looks like a real dictionary, except you can use it to hide things in plain sight. However, depending on your needs, you can choose between a bigger book safe and a smaller one.
This diversion safe uses the combination lock – think of your password and use it on the 3-number combination lock in the future. The manufacturers also added an upgraded code design, so you won’t have to worry about changing it quickly. It is made of high-grade components and high-quality materials, so it looks exactly like a real book. The inside of the book safe offers enough space for keys, money, passport, paper bills, or other valuable items. It will serve you well even if you intend to hide a gun in it – it provides enough space even for firearms!
Features:
- Best for: Hiding passports, bills, and generally bigger items
- Dimensions: 6.42 x 2.36 x 10.04 inches
- Weight: 1.65 pounds
What We Liked:
- Looks realistic
- Doesn’t attract attention
- It is multipurpose
- Large enough
What We Didn’t Like:
- The password is not so easy to set
Verdict:
One of the best diversion safes made by Jssmst, which offers plenty of storage space.
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Best Practical
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4. Diversion Safe Hair Brush by Stash-it
We love this one because it’s also practical: The diversion-safe hairbrush by Stash-It is one of the best diversion safes on the market, but it’s also functional, and you can use it as an actual hairbrush. Unlike other cheap diversion safes that don’t look real, this hairbrush by Stash-it blends with other beauty products. It is easy to use: once you unscrew the false top, a secret hiding compartment opens up. The inside dimensions are 1.25 inches in width and 4.5 inches in depth. In it, you can stash cash, keys, jewelry, flash drives, or small important documents. We’ve also listed the best fireproof document bag and the best fireproof document safe if you want much safer storage for all your important documents.
The last version of the Stash-it diversion safe comes with a stronger handle, which makes the product even more real. So, rest assured that this quality product will help you hide your most valuable items in plain sight.
Features:
- Best for: Hiding money, keys, jewelry, and generally smaller items
- Dimensions: 8.9 x 3.39 x 3.31 inches
- Weight: 0.25 pounds
What We Liked:
- It is multipurpose
- It blends perfectly with other beauty products.
- It is also practical
What We Didn’t Like:
- The top comes out easily
Verdict:
The top comes out easily
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Best Portable
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5. Hanger Diversion Safe by Stash-it
Yet another Stash-it diversion safe makes it on this list. This time, it comes in the form of a hanger.
You can attach this safe to any hanger in your closet and hide it among your clothes. It is basically undetectable, so you won’t have to worry about a thief, sneaky roommate, or anyone unwanted finding your valuables. This safe is made out of durable materials. Thanks to the 17″ zipper opening and flexible materials, you can store up to 20 pounds in the compartment without causing suspicion. If you travel a lot, it may be the best diversion safe for you – it is easy to fold and transport and doesn’t draw attention; thus, it is the perfect diversion safe if you spend much of your time in a hotel.
Thanks to its large compartment size, you can store your cash, credit cards, keys, passport, jewelry, and more.
Features:
- Best for: Hiding documents, bills, jewelry, money
- Dimensions: 9.96 x 6.89 x 1.3 inches
What We Liked:
- It is durable
- Ideal if you spend much time traveling
- Extremely portable
- Large storage capacity
What We Didn’t Like:
- It isn’t water-proof
- It doesn’t have a lock
Verdict:
A great diversion is safe for travelers: Stash it on a hanger, and you’re ready to go.
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Best Vague
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6. Arizona Green Tea Diversion Safe Can Stash
You don’t have to be a green tea lover to fall in love with this item. Tea lovers will confirm – this Arizona Green Tea diversion safe can stash looks just like the real ones. Plus, it weighs the same as a full can. To open it, you should unscrew the top – which is undetectable if you don’t have the information that this is a diversion safe. However, this is not one of the biggest diversion safes on the market. If you intend to hide bigger items, this might not be the safest diversion for you. However, it might be of great use if you need it for hiding keys and cash. Last but not least – it is smell proof.
Features:
- Best for: Hiding keys, jewelry, money
- Dimensions: 7 x 3 x 3 inches
- Weight: 0.8 pounds
What We Liked:
- It doesn’t draw attention and looks like a real can.
- It weighs the same as a full can
What We Didn’t Like:
- It isn’t easy to unscrew the top
- Gets mold easily
Verdict:
The diversion safe looks just like a real green tea can. Plus, its weight is identical to a real one.
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Best Value
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7. BigMouth Inc Campbell’s Chicken Noodle Soup Can Safe
Diversion safes come in various forms and shapes, but vague ones are always the best place to hide. BigMouth Inc designed a genius diversion safe in the form of a chicken noodle soup can. This unsuspecting can has the same dimensions as a real can, which means enough space for hiding valuables. Money, jewelry, gift cards, regular-sized wallets, or documents – you can store all these in plain sight with the help of this diversion safe.
Features:
- Best for Hiding documents and money
- Package Dimensions: 3 x 3 x 4.5 inches
- Weight: 0.1 pounds
What We Liked:
- Worth the price
- Vague enough
What We Didn’t Like:
- The cap could use some improvements
Verdict:
An affordable diversion safe in which you can store cash, documents, or other smaller valuable items.
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Best Multipurpose
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8. Diversion Water Bottle Can Safe by Stash-it
Made out of high-quality stainless steel, the Stash-it water bottle diversion safe will allow you to hide your valuables in plain sight. You can easily unscrew the bottom of the bottle, and it becomes secret storage for your items. It is also practical – you can use it as a real water bottle! You can fill it with up to 16 oz without worrying that the fluids will leak into the hidden storage.
The storage compartment is big enough to store small objects and cash. The storage capacity is 2.5 inches X 2.5 inches, so you can easily and discreetly hide your jewelry, keys, flash drives, important legal documents. (1)
What we like the most about this diversion safe is its portable. You can leave it at home or take it wherever you go. Either way, it won’t draw unwanted attention if a thief is about to harm your valuables – it is stylish and realistic. All in all, this is a superb diversion safe by Stash-it that you might also find to be practical! If you are a person that spends too much time outside yet wants to keep the valuables near, this product is perfect for you. Bonus: it comes with a smell-proof bag.
Features:
- Best for: Hiding small valuables (keys, jewelry, money)
- Dimensions: 10.5 x 3 x 3 inches
- Weight: 0.01 ounces
What We Liked:
- It is portable and mobile
- It is leak-proof
- It is stylish, seamless, and realistic
What We Didn’t Like:
- The diversion safe has no lock
Verdict:
Diversion safes act both as water bottles and hidden safes. There are some slight differences between them, so keep reading to find out.
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Best Secured
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9. Water Bottle Diversion Safe by Travel
We already listed a nearly identical product, but this one has additional features. Here, we’re talking about a diversion safe disguised as a water bottle. It is made of stainless steel, a great way to keep your items safe and secure. Whether you’re going out, in the gym, by the pool, or simply leaving the water bottle at home, you can rest assured that your items are secure.
This bottle diversion safe includes a carabiner and a smell-proof bag. Crafted with attention, the double-wall design offers a sweat-free exterior and is vacuum insulated. (2)
The hidden storage can be found by opening the bottom of the bottle. To open it, you should find the hidden screw. It offers a larger capacity than most similar diversion safes, with 3.25″ x 3″ dry storage space, plus 500ml of liquids at the top. Additionally, we liked the ability of the bottle to keep the beverage hot for 12 hours or cold for 24 hours.
Features:
- Best for: Hiding keys, watches, and money
- Dimensions: 12.87 x 3.54 x 3.43 inches
- Weight: 1.1 pounds
What We Liked:
- Seamless design
- Great temperature control
- Quality materials
- Larger hidden compartment compared to similar safes
What We Didn’t Like:
- It doesn’t have a lock.
Verdict:
This bottle diversion safe includes a carabiner and a smell-proof bag. Crafted with attention, the double-wall design offers a sweat-free exterior and is vacuum insulated.
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Best Outdoors
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10. Hide A Key Cash Hider Sprinkler Head
Vantasii’s sprinkler head diversion safe is a good way to keep your valuables hidden outdoors. This might be the best fit if you’re looking for a safe way to store a spare key and some cash in the open. It is made of high-quality, durable materials that are waterproof, corrosion, heat, and impact resistant. The 3” X 1.5” secret compartment provides enough storage space for emergency money and small valuable items – although, from a practical viewpoint, you’ll mostly use it for keys.
The manufacturers did a great job on the design of this diversion safe – it has a realistic look of a sprinkler head and easily blends in the yard. The one thing we particularly liked about this safe is its built-in key chain, which adds extra safety.
Features:
- Best for Hiding keys
- Dimensions: 3.9 x 2.13 x 2.13 inches
- Weight: 0.1 pounds
What We Liked:
- Key locking
- Just enough space for storage
- Easy to lock/unlock
- Blends perfectly
What We Didn’t Like:
- People working with sprinklers can detect it because the top lacks the usual silver ring
- It is not corrosion-free, thus, not waterproof in the long term.
Verdict:
The manufacturers did a great job on the design of this diversion safe – it has a realistic look of a sprinkler head and easily blends in the yard.
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A Guide for Choosing the Best Diversion Safe for You
Try to guess the number one property safety concern. If your answer is a break-in, you are 100% right. At approximately 26 seconds, a burglary happens somewhere in the world. This is why you should pay attention to your valuables and protect your home property as much as possible. Thanks to technology, many gadgets will give you a satisfactory degree of security in your home. The obvious option, of course, would be to avoid leaving your valuables in plain sight. The next best thing is to use a diversion safe.
The difference between a diversion safe and a traditional safe
The statistics say a thief would spend approximately 6 minutes in the place. They usually search for one item, usually full of cash: a safe. The traditional safes are obvious and easily noticed – although their lock system is generally good and safe. On the other hand, a diversion safe is the exact opposite. Diversion safes take numerous shapes and sizes and look like everyday, real objects, making them the perfect place to hide some small valuables. A diversion safe may look like a hairbrush, bottle, can of soup, or book safe. Because of their vague appearance, your valuables have a high chance of staying secure in the hidden storage. In the end, a thief wouldn’t waste time opening your cans to check if there is cash.
How to choose a diversion safe?
The function of a diversion safe is not to draw attention but to allow you to hide valuables. However, it may not be 100% smart to hide your most valuable items in it. If you decide to buy one, some things can help you.
Firstly, choose a vague/dull-looking one. As mentioned above, you can choose a safe diversion book and place it in your library. There are numerous options for book safes on the market, all with different features – you can choose a book safe made with real pages, one with a bible cover, a dictionary, and so on. These are great for many reasons, but we like best that they offer plenty of space and can fit even your gun. Other genius options are hairbrushes or soup cans. Whatever you choose, make sure it blends with the environment. Don’t leave the hairbrush diversion safe in the kitchen! It might just draw unnecessary attention.
Then, find one that looks believable. Many manufacturers found that they could make money from this, and not all provide quality products. Owning poor-designed diversion safes destroys their main function – diversion. For example, if you buy a diversion book safe that looks like plastic, a thief may spot it easily since it stands out from the rest. So always look for diversion safes that look realistic.
Next, think of the locking mechanism. Even though some diversion safes have a great design and are genius in terms of vagueness, not all have a secure locking mechanism. Few of them possess one. Sure, if a burglar was to find your diversion safe, a lock won’t stop him from taking the object with them, but it may stop a sneaky acquaintance from checking your possessions. You can choose between a combination lock or a traditional lock with a key – whatever you find suitable for your needs.
Last but not least, avoid cheap-looking objects. Let’s say you bought a cheap-looking can diversion safe and put your cash and documents in it. Then your roommate takes it and throws it in the trash. That’s not a pleasant situation. This is not the most believable scenario nor a crucial aspect of diversion safes, but you can never be too careful when it comes to security.
A word before you go
Diversion safes can be tricky – in the end; their very nature is tricky. With so many options available on the market, choosing an object that will successfully stash all your valuable items can be difficult. However, we hope that, with our thorough review, we helped you choose better. Many superb diversion safes made it on our list, but our top pick is the Book Diversion Safe with Metal Lockbox. We hope we brought the subtle differences between these diversion safes closer to you and eased your buying process.
You may also want to read our learning articles; feel free to click here. We hope this product guide helps you. Till next time!
References
(1) flash-drives – https://www.lifewire.com/what-is-a-flash-drive-2625794
(2) carabiner – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKZ5AUPGmbk
John Fox
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