Create a Spy Kit This Weekend

Spy Week may be coming to an end, but that doesn't mean you can't continue your training in the arts of espionage. One of the most exciting parts of being a spy is the gear. This weekend, put together your own kit.

Turn Everyday Objects into Spy Gadgets

Earlier this week we posted a spy pen that doubles as a video and still camera, but that's not the only secret gadget you can employ. If you don't want your message to stick, use this disappearing ink pen. Want to hide your data? Try this USB flash drive lighter. To keep your identity safe, whether you're spying or not, an RFID-blocking wallet (or, at least, a passport protector) is a good buy. Hide your valuables in plain sight with a book vault. See behind your with these rearview sunglasses. Hide money in a battery. Hide your data on a microSD card and inside of a coin. You don't have to buy anything, either. Plenty of your existing gear can become spy gear. Create a secret compartment in your hat to hide your valuables. Make a safe out of a wall outlet or avoid buying a book safe and just make one. Need to conceal your smartphone? Hide it in a book, too! Pretty much any everyday object can be upgrade to spy status, so get creative with what you've got and see what you can hide inside.

Store Secret Data

Keeping your classified information a secret is an important element of being a spy. You need to make sure any sensitive data in your spy kit is well-hidden. To create secret messages, modify your printer to use invisible ink. Create a thumb drive privacy kit so you have computer privacy tools at your disposal. It also can't hurt to have a few disposable credit card numbers for emergencies. One service that's very easy to use that we like is Entropay. You can use it to create single or multi-use cards and use them only when you need to privately charge something.

Add Spy Tools to Your Keychain

A few weeks back we talked about some awesome keychain upgrades, but you can take it to the next level by adding some spy gear. For example, this utili-key puts several helpful tools on your keychain to get you out of a bind. Need to control any TV? Try this mini remote. You can even hide a camera in your keychain. And, of course, there are plenty of tools you can add to a keychain so you always have a screwdriver, a knife, a flashlight, and more.

This post is part of Spy Week, a series at Lifehacker where we look at ways to improvise solutions to every day problems Bond-style. Want more? Check out our spy week tag page.

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