I never put anything in my own pockets and carry a small bag which I place in the provided pocket at Rock N Roller Coaster. I have never lost a thing in my 60 trips. In fact, at the ride's end, I have to pull that pocket lip back to get my bag and get out. I'm always afraid the Cast Member will say "GET OUT OF HERE!" The proved pockets are safe in my opinion. Husband takes a daybag and just puts that at his feet with a strap around his ankle and he's fine. Never lost anything on this. Now, a hat on head at Splash Mountain, yeah, that was stupid.