There are also waterproof document carriers made especially for the traveler and designed to hold documents the size of a passport or a traveler's check. These document holders come with multiple pockets for you to stash currencies in one compartment, your travel documents in another, boarding tickets in one, and credit cards in another. This document holder not only ensures that your important and irreplaceable travel documents are safe from the ravages of the weather but that they remain safe and secure at one place.



When you go in to buy a waterproof document carrier, do not be fooled by the promises of the manufacturer. You should check the strength and water resistance of the unit yourself. Look closely for holes in the material or possible areas of weak strength. When convinced that there are no visible holes or tears, do strict water test on the document holder. To do this, put a block of wood and some paper towels inside the document holder. Then submerge the holder in water for several minutes. Shake it vigorously when it is under water. Then take it out and check the block of wood and the paper towels inside. Do they look or feel wet? Do you see signs of leakage inside the bag? Peer closely. Turn the insides of the bag out and look for droplets of water. You see none. It looks like the document holder has passed your close scrutiny. You can safely go for this document holder.



It is however, difficult to conduct such rigorous water testing on a document holder when you are purchasing one from a website. You will have to go by the manufacturer's reputation, judge the specifications listed for the product, and order one. You can however, return the product if you are not satisfied with it.

Waterproof document holders make great corporate gift items. They look trendy, are functional and effective, are robust and retain their look and texture for years, and most are easy on the wallet too. You can also gift yourself one or one to friend when you next go to shop for office accessories. The gift will be appreciated highly.

The water-resistant document holder is a necessary accessory, which comes in a variety of colors to help you coordinate with your office suit or the attaché you are carrying. So here's a functional piece of equipment that does not look boring.