6 months with hand luggage?

This could provoke an interesting debate about what to take and what to leave behind!!

Me again (sorry!!!) my 40L backpack is here and I love it. It should be plenty big enough! I’ve been looking at the packable daypacks to use as my personal item on planes and also for day times. However I am wondering if there is an issue with theft from packable daypacks as they look so flimsy. Does anyone have any suggestions?

What do you want to carry in there?

They can be slashed I guess.But I've never had anything stolen from one.I don't keep money,cards etc in there anyway..they are all in my money belt.

I have quite a few items from Pacsafe, maybe take a look on their web-site. Their bags are slashproof, lockable etc. I like the metrosafe sling backpacks, really comfy to wear front or back with easy access for you but not a thief. They also have a load of interesting gadgets to keep your stuff safer. The retractable cablelock has been a godsend to lock up cupboards / wardrobes etc if you're staying in budget accomodation.

just take normal precautions (see above) as far as planes go then I would not worry at all but on buses and trains do not leave it whilst you go to the toilet and when sleeping try and think where you put it.generally people in SEA are very honest and the time to be extra careful is on long distance tourist buses/vans and in the tourist hotspots

If you are carrying tablet/phone best not to advertise where it is

The retractable cablelock has been a godsend to lock up cupboards / wardrobes etc if you're staying in budget accomodation.

Clearly there must be budget and then something less (shoestring?) as cupboards/ wardrobes what are they???????

Thank you! I suppose I’d be carrying what you mention would go in your moneybelt. Money, phone, kindle etc. I’ll take a look at the Pacsafe it sounds like a good idea. I’ve also read the 55l version (42l and 13l daypack) has a lockable daypack and lots of people use it as carry on too so that daypack may be more sturdy thank a foldable one and could be stowed under the seat on flights.

Clearly there must be budget and then something less (shoestring?) as cupboards/ wardrobes what are they???????

Accomodation doesn't have to be dire to not have a room-safe, I've stayed in expensive places without one. So where are you going to leave your valuables ? The cablelock has proven invaluable in locking up any wardrobe or simply fastening any luggage to unmoveable furniture / fixtures. Most theft is opportunist, pick it up and run so it's just about prevention.

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