As a current private practice clinician and a former social worker in community mental health, social services, and the school system, it has always been concerning for me to have to go out on a home visit alone feeling unprotected and not knowing if I was going to make it back to my family.

Two years ago, in broad daylight, I was approached by a man who was attempting to physically assault me. I was on the phone and began to yell out as I was trying to reach into my bag to grab a self-defense item to stop him, but I just couldn’t get to it. My stun gun was stuffed at the bottom of my bag hidden under other items. I was able to walk away, but it made me think about the many people that may have been less fortunate.

For this reason, I chose to create “Strap Da Pack,” a self-defense bag that gives easy access to self-defense tools such as a stun gun, pepper spray, alarm, etc., and convenient enough to hold other additional personal items, such as your cell phone, credit cards, and many other things.

Strap Da Pack comes in two sizes, a crossbody and waist bag and is an exceptional item for the busy college student, healthcare professional, runner, and anyone who may find themselves alone and vulnerable but with no desire to carry a gun.

So, thank you to all of you for your support and I hope you will find a sense of security and protection as you choose to “Strap da Pack.”

- Beverly, Owner