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Post by Rondomondo on Aug 7, 2002 13:08:03 GMT -5
I've purchased a convertible suitcase/backpack, and I'll be staying in hostels in France and Italy for the first time. I know some hostels advertise that they provide backpack lockers or storage. Will my somewhat oversized backpack be OK during the day if I carry a smaller pack with me with valuables? Any tips would be appreciated. And thanks, by the way, for the very helpful information I've found from all of you on this site.  |
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Post by Patrick on Aug 7, 2002 16:58:40 GMT -5
Rondomondo, I can't really say how safe your pack will be in the hostels, Kim might better be able to answer that. They should be okay, but myself, being a little paranoid about my stuff, I wouldn't leave anything in my pack that I couldn't afford to lose. And of course... less valuables in your pack = less risk of stuff being stolen!
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Post by Kim on Aug 7, 2002 18:12:00 GMT -5
Most people leave their large packs in the hostel all day, just make sure to take anything valuable, like Patrick said.
I always lock the zippers on my packs shut with small locks-the big one that is left at the hostel as well as the daypack I take out with me.
Usually all that's left in your pack is your clothes and people aren't interested in that-they want the valuables-money, camera etc.
Usually the storage is used for your last day-when you have to check out by say 11 but aren't catching your train until 8 pm or something. Some hostels have big lockers in each room that everyone can put their stuff in including their packs each day but these are rare.
Kim
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