Safety tips when leaving luggage and papers behind [duplicate]

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As backpacker, one does not carry all his luggage to every location, especially when visiting a certain city or the like. Some people gave me advice on how to hide/lock/store my luggage and valuable papers.

Stick your passport at the underside of a table with tape (as it is not recommended to bring it with you);
Use trainstation lockers for your luggage (when available);
Always carry visa/ creditcards/ money on your body;
Never consult any maps in public, take a seat in a café to prevent a 'strayed' look.
etc.

Does anyone know more handy "safety regulations" to take in consideration while backpacking?

I assume this should be a community wiki, as there is no right answer...

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Best Answer

I would suggest not be so paranoid about having your passport stolen. It's far more common to lose your passport than have it stolen, so keeping it in a safe pocket in your backpack should be good enough for most cases. You'll be more likely to forget your passport if you stick it under a table when leaving in a hurry. Sometimes a genuine Samaritan may find the passport, think it's lost, then turn it over to someone.

Try to minimize valuable items that you take with you when you're going backpacking. If you have to carry valuables such as a lot of cash (again, try to withdraw from cards instead, etc) then try to book hostels which offer a locker facility. Remember that many hostels require you to bring your own locks for the lockers.

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How do I keep my luggage from being stolen?

How to avoid lost or stolen luggage, according to experts

Pack less and carry on if you can.

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Go for bright, colorful luggage.

Skip the fancy luggage.

Take advantage of plastic wrap machines.

Don't travel with anything you can't replace.

Keep an eye on your luggage even in-flight.

Can people steal your luggage?

Also, there's a chance that a thief might pick up luggage that contains items that need to be declared. In that case, they will still get caught. Nevertheless, it's safe to note that some thieves do get away with it. Even if they don't pick up your whole luggage, they might open it and steal some things inside.

How common is luggage theft?

According to the Department of Transportation, luggage theft is a common problem. U.S. airlines reported more than three mishandled bags for every thousand in March. More than 1 million bags were stolen in 2018. It resulted in $1.2 billion in missing valuables.

How often do bags get stolen from baggage claim?

How often does luggage get lost? The Department of Transportation reports 2.8 million mishandled bags last year, or about 5.8 bags per 1,000 passenger enplanements.

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