split up your valuables

make sure to split up your bank cards, cash, travellers' cheques and credit cards in different pockets, wallet and bags when packing. Make sure that in case you do get robbed, at the very least you won't be strapped for cash.

nalgene

translucent / transparent nalgene/small bottles are better (they are easier for security purposes since August 2006). It is possible to repack shampoo and lotion using small bottles to save you the trouble of always having to carry a big bottle with you. Several nalgene/small bottles are most well built and (almost) waterproof